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Executive Director - Palo Alto

Executive Director - Palo Alto

YMCA of Silicon ValleyPalo Alto, CA, United States
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Executive Director is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing facilities and / or operational areas within the Y, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and delivering high-impact results. This role also provides direct supervision and mentorship to their leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence. The Executive leads the total operation of a YMCA branch, including membership, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development / fundraising, community relations and collaborations with community agencies.

SALARY RANGE : $115,000.00 - $155,000.00 / Year

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Personally represents and promotes the YMCA as a transformational leader in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
  • Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies and residents throughout the service delivery area to ensure equity and community voice in all programs.
  • Coordinates the development of the branch board and committees. Directs the policy and program volunteer activities of the branch.
  • Directs the financial development activities of the branch. Personally cultivates donors and secures gifts.
  • Informed by market trends and consumer feedback, operates from a growth context to develop and operate high quality and innovative programs.
  • Oversees the hiring, training, development, coaching, and supervision of staff, and leads a learning culture of innovation, equity, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meet or exceeds budget targets.
  • Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
  • Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
  • Ensure comprehensive abuse risk management by enforcing adherence to policies and procedures; responding promptly to violations and reports of suspicious behavior; fulfilling mandated reporting requirements; communicating the organization's commitment to protection; and reporting essential information to the board of directors.
  • Serves as a member of Y leadership team and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone / smart device.
  • The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Actively walk-through facility / program engaging with members / participants, keeping vigilant for potential health and / or safety risks, and clean / disinfect and put away equipment / supplies

    • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
  • Five or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
  • Ability to lead total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, and program development. Experience with digital programming preferred.
  • Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
  • Ability to effectively supervise & communicate and collaborate in a multi-faceted matrix management environment.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
  • YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.

    • YMCA COMPETENCIES

    Change Leadership : Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and / or community.

    Engaging Community : Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

    Philanthropy : Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.

    Volunteerism : Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

    Collaboration : Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

    Communication & Influence : Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

    Inclusion : Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

    Critical Thinking & Decision Making : Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

    Fiscal Management : Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.

    Functional Expertise : Executes superior technical skills for the role.

    Innovation : Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

    Program / Project Management : Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

    Developing Self & Others : Develops self and supports others (e.g. : staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

    Emotional Maturity : Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

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