YMCA of the USA · 4 hours ago
Associate Executive Director
Crown Point, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expYMCA of the USA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Associate Executive Director oversees staff development, innovation, risk management, and budget targets while ensuring the successful operation of YMCA programs. This role is key to fostering community relationships and driving membership and program growth.
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Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and model collaborative relationships with community agencies, local partners, and stakeholders to strengthen the Y brand, increase visibility, and support community impact
Direct branch program marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefits to the community and inform members and participants
Support fundraising efforts, including the Annual Campaign and community events, by building donor relationships, securing contributions, and engaging staff and volunteers in support of the Y’s mission
Foster a climate of inclusion and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality, engaging, and accessible program experiences that drive retention and support membership and program growth
Develop and lead relationship-based member relation strategies and model strong relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, members, volunteers, and the community
Provide strong recruitment, development, performance management, and succession planning processes to ensure the hiring, professional development, motivation, and retention of high-quality staff
Provide input into branch strategic planning efforts and drive the development and execution of the annual operating plan in alignment with association goals and priorities
Work collaboratively with association leadership to establish and achieve operational and performance goals for assigned staff that align with long-term strategies of the association
Facilitate the development of the annual budget and oversee the management, monitoring, and adjustment of assigned operating budgets to meet or exceed financial targets, ensuring a balanced operation and accurate monthly reporting
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of programs and industry trends; regularly monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and participation. Implement corrective strategies as needed
Maintain adherence to all YMCA policies and financial practices, oversee staff-related standards, and lead the implementation of the association’s risk management program to maintain safe facilities, programs, and operations
Ensure required staff certifications are maintained and that emergency preparedness procedures are in place, regularly practiced, and consistently followed
Address gaps in safety, maintenance, and overall quality of facilities, grounds, and equipment to ensure a welcoming and well-maintained environment
Support association-wide initiatives and actively participate in leadership meetings, committees, and collaborative efforts as assigned
Complete all required compliance and professional development training annually or as assigned
Support overall branch operations by performing other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Three or more years of experience in a similar role is required
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
Microsoft Office experience and ability to quickly learn other software programs is required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred
Company
YMCA of the USA
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.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO
Recent News
First Five Years Fund
2025-09-19
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