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YMCA of the USA · 4 days ago

Chief Executive Officer

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

YMCA of the USA is seeking a visionary leader to guide the AL-MS Alliance of YMCAs, which unites 22 YMCA Associations in Alabama and Mississippi. The CEO will champion strategies that strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, while serving as the Alliance’s chief ambassador and mobilizing resources for impactful programs.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management for the Alliance

Develop and monitor a long-range strategy advancing the mission of the YMCA movement in Alabama and Mississippi

Build a culture of collaboration and innovation among local Ys and statewide leaders

Ensure sound fiscal management and effective stewardship of Alliance resources

Recruit, supervise, and support Alliance staff, contractors, and consultants as needed

Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive state and federal advocacy agenda

Serve as the primary representative for the Alliance to public officials, coalitions, and partners

Coordinate efforts of state lobbyists and policy committee to advance legislative priorities

Promote the shared community benefit and impact of Ys across both states through storytelling and data

Provide resources, training, and peer-learning opportunities that enhance local association capacity

Support Strategic planning, board governance, and organizational health across the network

Identify opportunities for shared services, management agreements, and collaborative initiatives

Facilitate leadership development and CEO onboarding across Alabama and Mississippi

Cultivate relationships with funders, Y-USA, civic partners, and like-minded organizations

Secure and manage funding opportunities that strengthen Alliance capacity and advance member priorities

Represent the Alliance at Y-USA events, regional gatherings and state or federal meetings

Qualification

Strategic PlanningAdvocacyRelationship ManagementPublic PolicyMulti-site LeadershipFinancial ManagementCollaborationChange LeadershipEmotional MaturityCommunicationCritical ThinkingProject ManagementStorytellingTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience leading in a multi-site or complex organizational setting

Demonstrated success in strategic planning, relationship management, and advocacy

Proven track record of successful advocacy and public policy work, including experience working with lobbyists, lawmakers, and government agencies

Experience leading multi-stakeholder collaborations, coalitions, or statewide initiatives, ideally across multiple nonprofit or public sectors

Experience working with boards of directors and leading cross-functional or volunteer teams

Ability to build trust and rapport across geographies, organizations, and communities

Skilled in storytelling and brand advocacy, with a demonstrated ability to elevate the visibility of an organization's impact

Knowledge of the YMCA movement and its mission, values, and strategic priorities

Possess the ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, while always upholding the highest standards and values of the Y and the Alliance

Manage the Alliance's financial resources by using high-level analysis focusing on budget and forecast trends, growth, and overall Alliance sustainability

Demonstrate competence through discovery, knowledge of the work, and the ability to translate organizational needs of Ys into strategic work

Create sustainable relationships within the Alliance, Y Movement, Y-USA, and with other stakeholder organizations in service to the Alliance, the Ys, and the communities the Y serves

Benefits

YMCA Retirement (12% percent paid by the Alliance) contribution once eligibility is met

YMCA 403B savings account

Health, dental, disability insurance plans

Other benefits per personnel policy

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/

H1B Sponsorship

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