Executive Director – YMCA of Metropolitan Washington – Washington, DC

Searching for a dynamic leader for our newly opened branch! Carry on the tradition of innovation and community service that began over 160 years ago. This state of the art facility was designed to promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are searching for a great Executive Director to lead a strong team to bring our vision to this thriving community.

Our YMCA Anthony Bowen branch serves the historic U Street Corridor and Shaw Community. This revitalized branch is a brand new facility that showcases state of the art programs, services and amenities to help meet the needs of the dynamic surrounding communities. In addition to traditional services, this Y features many opportunities for families and individuals to grow, have fun and participate in innovative services such as a test kitchen to explore nutrition and healthy eating, spiritual rejuvenation with a Zen garden and fun entertainment with roof top patio socials.

As the Executive Director you will have responsibility for strategic and daily operations of this dynamic facility and its programs. We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong ability to run all branch operations, with a focus on building and retaining a strong membership base. Our ideal candidate has proven experience and results in membership growth and retention; all aspects of branch operations; staff management and development; fundraising; strategic planning; board development; budget development; fiscal management; and community outreach. Selected responsibilities that reflect the overall position are:

Assumes overall management for the operations of the branch
Leads efforts to increase and retain membership base
Ensures high level of customer service in all departments and programs
Engages community members in the Y
Develops and maintains branch facilities that meet the needs of current and potential members and the association’s safety, service, and security objectives
Effectively speaks on behalf of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
Ensures high performance and success of annual contributions goals and may participate in major capital initiatives
Maintains good relations with legislative decision makers and community leaders

Job Requirements:

Candidates for this position should possess:

A Bachelor’s degree in business administration/human services or equivalent experience
Must have experience growing membership base in similar environment
Minimum five (5) years experience as senior level person in facility with a membership base
Experience leading operations in excess of $3M
Demonstrated understanding and support of the YMCA’s mission
Proven management abilities in branch operations; staff management and development; fundraising; strategic planning; board development; budget development; fiscal management; and community outreach
Ability to think conceptually, good analytical skills, and assertiveness to manage the scope and diversity of the responsibilities
Ability to handle multiple demands and priorities and achieve organizational objectives
Experience working effectively within a matrix, mission oriented, and diverse environment
Effective Public Speaking skills, including experience presenting to community and government leaders

Benefits:

We appreciate your talents, hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service. In addition, we provide 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; generous paid time off package, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!

How to apply

To apply submit your cover letter, resume, salary requirement to: stacey.leoniak@ymcadc.org, type “AB ED” in the email subject line. Priority consideration given to resumes submitted by May 29, 2015. Resumes will be accepted until position filled. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a drug free, equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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