Vice President of Operations and Strategic Partnerships

Be at the heart of our mission and make a big impact!

Under the direction of the President & CEO, the Vice President of Operations & Strategic Partnerships provides leadership and operational expertise to achieve financial, membership, program, staff, and volunteer goals while strategically aligning and engaging key community partners. The VP of Operations & Strategic Partnerships is responsible for the management, maintenance, and day-to-day operations of multiple branch locations and staff while driving performance targets and creating a culture of serving members and staff. The position identifies and supports partner organizations in our community to better serve our mission. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Greater Montgomery is responsible for upholding our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Directs the Downtown YMCA and supervises the leadership of Cleveland Avenue Y, Kershaw Y, Midtown Y, and Britton Y to ensure sound operations and community focused engagement.

2. Supervises branch leaders to ensure sound operations. Oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of branch staff. Provides leadership and direction to the branches by coaching branch leaders.

3. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.

4. Cultivates, fosters, and advances key strategic partnerships to enhance the YMCA’s work in the community.

5. Works with key stakeholders to lead community partner initiatives and strategic plan efforts.

6. Coordinates the development of branch boards and committees including recruiting, team building, training, evaluation, recognition, etc. Provides leadership and direction to the volunteer activities (policy and program) of the three branches.

7. Develops, manages, and monitors operating budgets and meets or exceeds budget targets. Monitors monthly financial reports to ensure that revenue targets are met, and expenses are controlled.

8. Fosters a climate of innovation to ensure the operational growth of the YMCA through program expansion, member recruitment and retention, pricing strategies, and collaborations to meet the needs of the Community and achieve Association operating objectives. Directs staff & volunteers in the development of member-focused programs and leads branch staff in the planning, development and implementation of new program initiatives and activities.

9. Ensures high performance and success of annual contributions goals and participates in major capital initiatives.

10. Represents the YMCA and maintains appropriate relationships with area organizations, community leaders, and businesses

11. Monitors management, utilization, maintenance and care for entire facility and all equipment to ensure effective and safe use; manages risk at branches.

12. Provides reports to committees, the Board of Directors and the CEO.

13. Provides staff leadership to assigned committees for YMCA of Greater Montgomery.

14. Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Organizational Leader):

Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y’s mission and values into the organization’s vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.

Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.

Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.

Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in human services, business, social services or equivalent

2. Five or more years of professional experience in the YMCA or another nonprofit preferred.

3. Knowledge and experience in all aspects of operations, including staff supervision and development, successful membership practices, quality program development and implementation, volunteerism, facility and property management and sound financial practices.

4. Experience supporting and leading strategic partnerships within communities.

5. Understanding of the mission and cause of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.

6. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community; track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others.

7. Ability to handle multiple demands and priorities and achieve organizational objectives

8. YMCA Organizational Leader certification preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• CPR certification within 30 days of hire
• Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens trainings

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• YMCA Membership
• Program Discounts
• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible)
• Optional 403B Retirement Savings Account
• Troy University Tuition Discount
• Professional Development Opportunities and Trainings

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.