Branch Executive Director
YMCA of the USA, Atlanta, GA, United States
Join the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, where talented professionals make an impact and grow in their career!
Job Description
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is seeking a passionate and forward‑thinking executive director with a proven, successful track record of developing a strong branch board, increasing annual giving, engaging the community through increased membership and programs, and advancing the Y’s impact in the community.
This highly motivated, impact‑focused and entrepreneurial leader will report directly to the Group Vice President and will have primary responsibility for day‑to‑day operations. Experience in staff supervision, membership and program development, fiscal management, fundraising, volunteer cultivation, and community engagement are required. The continued development and coaching of an experienced staff team to new levels of service will be key to achieving full potential.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years overall leadership experience or high school diploma and 12+ years of directly relevant experience with the Y or closely related non‑profit
- 2+ years of successful experience managing large teams in an executive level/senior management position
- Business management skills and demonstrated ability to lead people
- Proven ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organization, corporations, and government agencies
- Strong attention to detail
- Passionate commitment to the YMCA mission, values, and purpose
- CPR and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent
- Experience in directing total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development
- Hands‑on experience working with a diverse population in a YMCA (strongly preferred)
- 12+ years of directly relevant experience with the YMCA or closely related non‑profit
- 4+ years of management experience, strategic vision and relationship building (preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency)
Essential Functions
- Establish a culture of quality and service to meet and exceed the goals and objectives set forth in the strategic plan and standards established by the Board of Directors.
- Represent and promote the Y in the local community by developing strategic, positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
- Develop, manage, and monitor a balanced operating budget to meet or exceed budgeted targets.
- Develop and direct high‑quality, relationship‑based member engagement strategies.
- Provide metrics to measure program/membership impact, staff, and program and membership satisfaction.
- Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, Multimedia First Aid, Blood‑borne Pathogens, Metro Atlanta YMCA new staff orientation, branch orientation and branch emergency procedures.
- Manage delivery of related programs to exceed YMCA standards and program objectives.
- Participate in branch and Association‑wide activities and initiatives.
- Act as the LEAD campaigner for Why It Matters Annual Giving Campaign including but not limited to volunteer recruitment, training and support, and lead as an integral member of the management team committed to reaching stated fund‑raising goals.
- Serve on the Executive Cabinet, liaise with appropriate professional groups in the community and serve on Metro Task Forces.
- Effective board development including recruitment of board members who represent the branch community and developing a strong board committee structure.
- Ensure revenue growth through a climate of innovation to develop member‑focused programs that support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
- Effectively mentor, supervise, and develop branch staff and volunteers and build an exceptional culture to motivate them to achieve their personal and professional goals.
- Responsible for facility management and maintenance to ensure high‑quality facilities, grounds, and equipment. A culture of risk management and safety is maintained at the branch. Maintain required safety and training certifications, Emergency Action Plans, SDS Manuals, etc.