Executive Director - Palo Alto

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 :

QUALIFICATIONS :

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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