Assn Director of Belonging and Engagement
YMCA of the USA, richmond, va, United States
A leader who turns vision into action and believes belonging is foundational to impact.
Job Description
The Association Director of Belonging & Engagement activates YMCA of Greater Richmond's belonging and engagement strategy by expanding employee resource groups (ERGs), driving staff engagement initiatives, managing signature events, and growing a culture of achievement, relationships and belonging. This person will collaborate across departments, especially Brand Advancement, Impact & Advocacy, and Human Resources, to ensure inclusive, measurable, and mission-aligned outcomes. Success in this position will rely heavily on leadership through influence.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in culture work, program management, or community engagement
- Strong project leadership, communication, and facilitation skills
- Passion for building inclusive environments and working across diverse groups
- Experience leading ERGs or cross‑functional initiatives
Essential Functions
- Execute and own the association-wide ERG strategy, supporting ERGs and their leadership teams to ensure initiatives are impactful, scalable, and contribute to employees thriving through Achievement, Relationships, and Belonging
- Collaborate across business lines to align belonging initiatives with the internal communications strategy, employee engagement data, retention strategies, and professional development efforts
- Support planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of Association-wide Signature Events in partnership with Advancement and Brand Advancement
- Serve as primary project manager for identified ensemble teams, including planning and execution of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Day and other association-wide staff convenings
- Support planning and execution of internal communications strategy, including staff newsletters and internal "podcast"