Executive Director II
YMCA of the USA, Sewickley, Allegheny County, United States
Job Description
Together, we’re creating a healthier, more inclusive Pittsburgh — one person, one family, one neighborhood at a time. Provides strategic leadership, management, and development of member services, wellness, operations, child care, property, programs, and administration. Responsible for complex, multi‑dimensional day‑to‑day operations, advisory board governance, amenities, number of year‑round staff, and increased revenue volume. Oversee a larger operating budget and expanded program scope, requiring advanced financial stewardship, enterprise thinking, and increased community and donor engagement beyond the Executive Director I level.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from Accredited College/University preferred.
- Minimum five years’ experience in management position with nonprofit experience preferred.
- Experience in managing a budget of $1M or more.
- Track record of providing high‑level of constituent experiences demonstrated by metrics reflecting growth, impact and satisfaction.
- Strong speaking and writing skills.
- Track record of recruiting, inspiring and leading a high‑performing team.
- High emotional intelligence and discernment.
- Varied skills in program services delivery, membership systems, facility management, volunteer development and fundraising.
Essential Functions
- Champion the YMCA’s Mission, Promise, Values, and Personality by modeling them in daily leadership and decision‑making.
- Advance the Association’s strategic vision by aligning priorities, resources, and performance goals.
- Cultivate and lead an Advisory Board to drive the success of the annual fundraising campaign.
- Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
- Utilize continuous feedback loops to innovate YMCA programs and services.
- Direct location operations ensuring strong execution and measurable results.
- Communicate across departments to provide a member‑focused experience that results in increased member retention and satisfaction.
- Recruit, hire, onboard, develop, and lead high‑performing staff by setting clear expectations, evaluating performance, and implementing strategies that motivate teams to achieve and exceed goals.
- Develop, manage and monitor assigned operating budgets to meet or exceed targets. Recommend adjustments to the budget to ensure a balanced operation and submit reports on current operations.
- Build trust with key stakeholders through active listening, relationship building, and proactive support of Association goals.
- Ensure facilities, grounds, and equipment remain safe, well‑maintained, and welcoming while upholding high standards of quality and appearance.
- Develop marketing and communications to strengthen community awareness, engagement, and program integration.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Cause‑Driven Leadership Competencies
- Volunteerism
- Philanthropy
- Change Capacity
- Finance
- Quality Results
- Collaboration
- Project/Initiative Management
- Inclusion