Youth Development Executive Director - After-School & Summer

YMCA of the USA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the USA seeks an Executive Director of Out-of-School Time to lead afterschool care, summer learning loss programs and day camp operations across multiple sites. The role also guides middle and high school youth programming and directs staff, budgets and partnerships.

You will manage human and fiscal resources, build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, and oversee marketing, fundraising and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in youth development program management.
• 2–5 years in supervisory or leadership roles.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Ability to supervise staff and volunteers, manage budgets, marketing and public relations, fundraising.
• Ability to establish collaborations with community organizations.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required before start.
• Child Abuse Prevention Training required before start and annually.
• YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
• Additional trainings within the first 30 days.

Skills

MS Office / Google Workspace

Staff supervision

Budget management

Fundraising

Partnerships

Public relations

CPR/First Aid

Child Abuse Prevention

YMCA certification

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

5+ years youth development program management

2–5 years supervisory or leadership experience

Job description

YMCA of the USA seeks an Executive Director of Out-of-School Time to lead afterschool care, summer learning loss programs and day camp operations across multiple sites. The role also guides middle and high school youth programming and directs staff, budgets and partnerships.

You will manage human and fiscal resources, build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, and oversee marketing, fundraising and compliance activities.