Chief Executive Officer
JOB TITLE: Chief Executive Officer
STATUS: Full-time; Exempt
DEADLINE: July 19, 2024
THE OPPORTUNITY: The Yonkers Family YMCA is currently seeking a visionary leader to step into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This presents an extraordinary opportunity to lead an esteemed organization that has a long-standing history of making significant impacts in the community. The YMCA has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, especially in challenging times, by expanding its services and enhancing its community outreach. The next CEO will be given the crucial task of building upon the strong foundation laid by previous leadership. This role is not just a position of leadership within the organization but also a symbol of commitment and service to the community. The ideal candidate will be someone who can forge strong relationships within the communities served by the YMCA. This entails actively interacting and communicating with YMCA members, donors, staff, and volunteers, creating a network of strong and supportive connections.
This role involves driving the organization forward through innovation in service offerings, with a special focus on critical areas such as youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA's commitment to addressing challenges related to health, poverty, and race has created a safe and supportive environment for a diverse range of community members, from children and families to seniors. A key aspect of this role will include organizational growth and development. The CEO will be responsible for leveraging increased funding and expanded programs to maximize the YMCA's impact in the community. This will involve not only sustaining existing successful initiatives but also exploring new avenues to better serve the community's needs. Leadership and team development will be another important area of focus. The CEO will foster a robust organizational culture that aligns with the YMCA's mission and values. This includes prioritizing staff professional development and enhancing service delivery to members and the broader community. Maintaining and building a strong, dedicated team will be essential to achieving the YMCA's goals.
Furthermore, the CEO will play a pivotal role in community relations and partnerships. Developing strategic relationships and partnerships will be key to enhancing support for the YMCA's mission and furthering the organization's reach and effectiveness. Above all, the CEO will champion the YMCA's commitment to diversity, inclusion, social justice, and a strong spiritual foundation. This role involves working both globally and locally to ensure the overall success of the community. Stepping into this role means more than just managing an organization; it's about leading a change-making institution into its next phase of growth and community impact. The new CEO will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Yonkers Family YMCA, building on its legacy of strong leadership and deep commitment to improving the lives of those in the community.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff, to create and develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y and includes defined organizational strategies, a clear implementation plan with deliverables, and measurable goals. Key competencies: Change Leadership, Communication & Influence, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Program/Project Management
Improve Operating Performance: Engage the board and appropriate staff to develop an annual tactical plan for identifying and achieving key goals and objectives towards operating with safe, relevant, and sustainable practices. Quickly address issues that may arise, forecast future needs, and manage and direct the Y’s operations and activities. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Innovation
Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth, and stability, while consistently leading the organization to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs. Empower and guide staff leaders to lead their departments to successful financial operation. Develop and implement stewardship strategies. Key competencies: Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy
Position the Y as a Vital Partner for Community Change: Serve as an ambassador for the mission, purpose, and vision for the YMCA within the community. 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. Ensure your Y is seen as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Key competencies: Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration
Build and Lead Staff: Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed in affirming and culturally competent staff. Hire, motivate, nurture, retain, and hold staff accountable for key objectives. Work towards recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting staff that represent the diversity of the communities served by the Y. Encourage the team by creating a spirit of camaraderie, inclusion, and sense of mission and purpose. Create a learning organization to help staff achieve their highest potential. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Emotional Maturity, Change Leadership
SALARY RANGE:
$115,000-$130,000 (Salary is commensurate with experience)
BENEFITS:
- Healthcare plan and vacation, as well as other benefits per the personnel policy.
- Laptop, Cellular Phone, Parking Permit
- The Yonkers YMCA participates in the YMCA Retirement Fund. The Yonkers YMCA contributes 8% of the employee salary to the fund, after 2 years of YMCA service.
- Employees can contribute to 403b as soon as they are hired. There are 2 plans to choose from. You can choose the post-tax amount or the pretax amount.
RESIDENCY EXPECTATION:
The CEO is expected to be highly engaged in our community. Living in the YMCA’s service area is required.
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
- Bachelor's degree (4-year degree) in business administration, human services, or related area; related graduate degree preferred.
- At least five years prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable organization. Management experience in the YMCA and/or not-for-profit sector, including strategic planning, board and volunteer development, philanthropic development, and multi-site operations preferred.
- Proven experience leading with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Demonstrated fiscally sound business management approach and a proven track record of fiscal management for a complex organization in excess of $2M annually.
- Ability to attract, retain, lead, and motivate quality staff, volunteers, and leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and strengthen community relationships and actively engage in community events and build partnerships, which will require evening and weekend commitments.
- Strong understanding of government grants and contracts.
- Successful fundraising experience including obtaining government contracts, grant writing, individual and major gifts, annual fund, and capital campaigns.
- Embody personal values consistent with the Yonkers Family YMCA mission and uphold its values and ethics.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) preferred.
- YMCA Organizational Leader certification required within three years from date of hire.
TO APPLY: Candidates will apply via the following website:
https://tinyurl.com/yonkers-family-y-ceo
Candidates will be requested to submit the following with their online application: A resume and cover letter, along with four professional and two personal references.
Please Note: References checked on final candidates only with prior notification.
For more information on the Yonkers Family YMCA, go to: http://yoymca.org
DEADLINE: July 19, 2024
QUESTIONS:
David Martorano
Vice President, Thriving Ys YMCA of the USA
312-419-2839
Rob Totaro
Director of Member Advancement Alliance of New York State YMCAs
518-429-1701
