VP of Programs & Community Impact

YMCA of the USA; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Yonkers seeks a Senior Director of Programs to provide strategic oversight for youth development, member services, violence prevention, workforce development, wellness, and reentry initiatives.

Reporting to the President & CEO, you will guide organizational planning, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, support program leaders, and ensure high-quality, mission-driven services that improve outcomes for youth, families, and communities throughout Yonkers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive leadership or management experience.
• Experience overseeing programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing complex operations and competing priorities.
• Nonprofit or mission-driven sector experience preferred.
• Experience with government contracts, grants, compliance, and performance management preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for youth development, member services, violence prevention, workforce development, wellness, and reentry initiatives.
• Lead organizational planning and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.
• Support program leaders and ensure high-quality mission-driven services.
• Supervise staff and develop high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Program oversight

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Staff development

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Public Health, Criminal Justice, or related field

Job description

YMCA of Yonkers seeks a Senior Director of Programs to provide strategic oversight for youth development, member services, violence prevention, workforce development, wellness, and reentry initiatives.

Reporting to the President & CEO, you will guide organizational planning, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, support program leaders, and ensure high-quality, mission-driven services that improve outcomes for youth, families, and communities throughout Yonkers.