YMCA of the USA · 7 hours ago
CEO
Jacksonville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expYMCA of the USA is seeking an innovative, strategic and community-minded individual to serve as its next CEO. The CEO will provide executive leadership, overseeing the organization's strategic direction, financial stability, and community relations while partnering with the Board of Directors to achieve the YMCA's mission.
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Responsibilities
Partners with the governing board to set the organization’s policies, goals, and strategic direction. Implements its policies, plans and directives, and reports on matters affecting the welfare of the association
Provides leadership in securing needed resources for current operations, capital improvement, community development and long-range financial stability. Oversee the long-range development of the association's resources. Ensures fundraising activities and strategies are sufficient to support the Y’s charitable needs
Initiates and fosters relationships with all constituents through a systematic cultivation plan designed to increase support of the Y. Maximizes community partnerships, engages volunteers, and cultivates and solicits top donors and community leaders. Interprets the purpose and programs of the Association
Directs the development of the strategic plan and assures the accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives
Intentionally uses change as a strategy to expand options and opportunities and better leverage Y resources and capabilities. Oversee YMCA operations and programs and works with the board and staff to anticipate and address community needs. Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs. Spearheads the development, communication and implementation of effective strategies and processes
Creates successful change by aligning structures, systems, and processes that are linked to the change. Directs the staff to carry out initiatives, assignments and programs under the approved strategic plan and annual budget. Ensures a positive workplace culture and an effective staff organization
Communicates and collaborates with government, schools, other non-profits, corporations and other organizations in the community. Interprets the work of the YMCA to the community and ensures its cause, vision, values, and goals are understood. Executes strategic alliances with other Ys, community organizations, and global partners to benefit the community (e.g., state alliances, health care facilities, schools)
Develops and maintains excellent relationships within the community and the Association, as well as within the state, regional, national, and international YMCA movements
Recommends annual budget for board approval. Ensures prudent fiscal management, reporting and controls. Oversees financial operations
Lead the organization’s efforts in performing preventive maintenance on facilities and equipment. Be responsible for the upkeep and improvement of the Y’s facilities. Determine future facility and equipment needs and be responsible for ensuring that our facilities are compliant with all safety, applicable codes and regulations
Qualification
Required
Accredited 4-year college degree and or equivalent work experience
Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and personal values consistent with the YMCA mission
Minimum three years prior experience in a senior management role with YMCA or related experience at a comparable organization with direct supervision of multiple levels of staff and employees
Fiscally sound business management approach with a proven track record of budgetary and fiscal management, $750,000 or more annually
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Have leadership competencies in the identified key areas
Ability to learn quickly
Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach
Ability to complete all required trainings and maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements
Living in or relocating to the YMCA's service area is required
Preferred
Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
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
YMCA of the USA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2024 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO
Recent News
First Five Years Fund
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