Association Director of Belonging and Engagement
YMCA of Greater Richmond, Richmond, VA, United States
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.
What you will do
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"
What You Bring
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
Why Join Us?
The YMCA of Greater Richmond stands committed to creating a work environment comprised of individuals from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and national origins. We believe in nurturing the potential of all staff and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of talent. We believe a diverse and inclusive work community is essential to fulfilling our mission of being open to all. The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on strengthening our community. The principles that guide us in our work are our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Benefits and Compensation
We offer an exciting, fun, inclusive, growth-oriented work environment that includes strong health benefits options, 12% employer-paid retirement upon meeting eligibility, childcare discount, complimentary Y membership, and continuous professional development.
The starting salary is $60,000 per year or based on experience and qualifications.
If you're a collaborative leader who turns vision into action and believes
belonging is foundational
to impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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What you will do
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"
What You Bring
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
Why Join Us?
The YMCA of Greater Richmond stands committed to creating a work environment comprised of individuals from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and national origins. We believe in nurturing the potential of all staff and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of talent. We believe a diverse and inclusive work community is essential to fulfilling our mission of being open to all. The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on strengthening our community. The principles that guide us in our work are our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Benefits and Compensation
We offer an exciting, fun, inclusive, growth-oriented work environment that includes strong health benefits options, 12% employer-paid retirement upon meeting eligibility, childcare discount, complimentary Y membership, and continuous professional development.
The starting salary is $60,000 per year or based on experience and qualifications.
If you're a collaborative leader who turns vision into action and believes
belonging is foundational
to impact, we'd love to hear from you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr