YMCA of Central New Mexico · 9 hours ago
Executive Director
Albuquerque, NM, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expThe YMCA of Central New Mexico is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of the Westside Family YMCA, a new community hub set to open in April 2026. This role involves directing operations, developing staff, and engaging with the community to promote health, youth development, and family well-being.
Non-profit Organization Management
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
Required
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
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
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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 preferred
Benefits
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Company
YMCA of Central New Mexico
We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Roberto Aguirre
President & CEO
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