YMCA - Branch Executive Director

This position plays a key role in advancing The Granite Y, a prominent nonprofit organization in New Hampshire dedicated to enhancing community well-being through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This leader will manage the comprehensive operations of the Allard Center branch of the YMCA, overseeing membership growth, marketing initiatives, program execution, facility management, volunteer coordination, staff training and development, financial planning, and partnerships with local community organizations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a YMCA setting or similar community-focused organization.
• At least five years of leadership experience in management roles such as Executive Director, Branch Director, Operations Manager, or similar positions.
• Proficient in overseeing comprehensive operations, including volunteer engagement, staff supervision, budgeting, marketing, public relations, and program innovation.
• Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
• 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 Leader or willing to obtain within 1 year.

Essential Job Functions:

• Recruit, train, and develop a dedicated team committed to fostering authentic community relationships.
• Collaborate on the development and monitoring of the branch operating budget, ensuring proactive financial forecasting.
• Implement and maintain effective member engagement strategies centered on relationship building with staff, volunteers, and community members.
• Champion an inclusive Y culture that values diversity, equity, and social justice.
• Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs that support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
• Ensures the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Coordinates with the Advisory Board chair a robust board development effort. Seeking a variety of diverse and qualified leaders to support the branch annual fundraising, strategic and mission impact goals.
• Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
• Seeks, cultivates and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
• Coordinates branch marketing and communication efforts with VP of Marketing and Communication to ensure proactive and effective communication of the branch’s community benefit and impact.
• Supports the overall objectives of The Granite YMCA.

Successful candidates will show expertise in the following core competencies:

Mission Development : Promote the Y's values and communicate its impact.

Community Partnership: Build and strengthen relationships with diverse community sectors.

Strategic Operations: Develop and execute effective programs with community involvement.

Professional Development: Encourage continuous learning and adaptability among staff.

Salary, Benefits and other Information:

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $100,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FREE association-wide family membership
• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure (starting at 21 days per year, plus 6 holidays and the opportunity to earn an additional 4 paid days off per year)
• 401(a) and 403(b) retirement accounts
• All eligible employees receive the YMCA's retirement contribution of 8% of their biweekly gross earnings
• 50% discount on program classes for the employee and dependents
• 50% discount on childcare, day and overnight camp

To apply for the YMCA Branch Executive Director position, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online portal. For inquiries about the application process, please contact Matt Hanson, Vice President of Operations, at mhanson@graniteymca.org This position supports the work of The Granite Y, a leading NH nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Oversee the total operation of The YMCA Allard Center branch, including membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development and collaborations with community agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000