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YMCA of the USA · 5 days ago

Executive Director

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

YMCA of the USA is seeking an exceptional leader for the inaugural Executive Director of the Westside Family YMCA, set to open in April 2026. The role involves directing operations, implementing strategies for community health and youth development, and overseeing a $2 million budget while building a mission-driven culture.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Models the 5 Voice Attributes of Welcoming, Nurturing, Genuine, Determined, and Hopeful as a guide for staff and member engagement

Develops, manages, and achieves the annual operating budget for the branch

Implements strategies to grow membership and program enrollment through innovation, quality programs, and the member experience

Seeks continuous improvement to identify more efficient operating practices, in partnership with other Y Branch leadership

Demonstrates a high level of fiscal competence through accurate budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and variance reporting

Ensures that the member experience is at the center of everything we do

Creates a culture of inclusion to ensure the mission of the Y is upheld, diversity is valued, and all are welcome

Maintains a clean, safe facility that lends itself to great member engagement

Supervises, coaches, and manages the performance of Y branch staff according to all relevant YMCA policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws

Develops and promotes a member-focused staff culture based on relationship-building, active listening, and member engagement

Ensures that all Y policies and procedures are adhered to within the branch

Coaches staff performance, completes timely performance evaluations of eligible staff, and ensures that payroll information is accurate and submitted on a timely basis

Develops, implements, and maintains personal staff development and recognition plans for staff in partnership with the association plan

Collaborates with the association leadership and relevant committees to develop a strategy to fully engage community leaders, corporations, members, staff, and volunteers in successful fundraising efforts through the annual support campaign

Develops active committees and volunteer opportunities that can help drive our mission and expand positive impact in the community

Serves as the key connector in the community, by identifying and engaging leaders who can become partners related to our 3 areas of focus

Focuses on identification, cultivation, and closing formal requests of major gifts

Establishes and attains goals for special events and grant acquisitions

Meets all reporting requirements monthly for funders or partners, such as the City of Albuquerque, State of New Mexico, and similar agencies

Maintains facility, equipment, and vehicles according to State and Federal regulations and YMCA standards

Upholds preventative maintenance plans

Ensures staff training is completed, and safety drills are performed on the facility emergency action plan

Monitors and controls systems, practices, and training opportunities related to risk management and safety for participants/staff, especially child abuse prevention/neglect, and reporting procedures

Participates in cabinet work and other special projects/assignments as needed

Any other duties as required by supervisor

Qualification

Non-profit managementLeadership developmentBudget managementCommunity developmentMicrosoft OfficeStrategic planningVolunteer managementStaff managementRisk managementMember servicesVerbal communicationWritten communicationSelf-motivation

Required

The Executive Director must understand the basic concept of non-profit management and the utilization of volunteers and staff to attain both strategic and operational goals

Commitment to the mission and core values of the YMCA of Central New Mexico, as well as implementation of these values in all daily work activity is a necessity in this leadership role

Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or related field required

Minimum of 5 years operations experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role

Must possess high levels of self-motivation and proven leadership abilities

This position requires a demonstrated history of leadership in the areas of volunteer and staff development, budget and fiscal management, financial development, membership development, program development, community development and strategic planning

Ability to delegate appropriate responsibilities involved in day-to-day operations is essential

Employee must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Must be able to understand software systems or be able to learn within 60 days of hire date

A valid driver's license is required as well as the ability to drive to various locations within the central New Mexico area

Preferred

YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification

Company

YMCA of the USA

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YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.

Founded in 1844

Chicago, Illinois, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.ymca.net/

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