What are the responsibilities and job description for the Branch Executive - South Branch position at YMCA of The Inland Northwest?
OUR CULTURE:
At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Branch Executive oversees the total operation of a YMCA branch, including membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies. The Branch Executive continuously ensures that branch operations meet YMCA standards, and that staff and members are satisfied with their experiences, programs, and engagement within the facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinates the development of the branch board and committees. Directs the volunteer activities (policy and program) of the branch.
- Oversees the hiring, training, evaluation, and supervision of staff.
- Represents and promotes the YMCA 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 in service delivery area.
- Supervises the Associate Branch Executive, Facilities Director, and others as assigned.
- Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meets or exceeds budget targets.
- Creates an annual branch budget narrative, highlighting the changes from prior year and new initiatives to grow revenue for the association.
- Directs the financial development activities of the branch, including leadership of the Annual Campaign and special fundraising events. Meets or exceeds branch goals.
- Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch, based on member feedback, survey results, and a strategic analysis of the branch.
- Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models’ relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
- Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
- Works with the Building & Risk Management Director to develop a three-year rolling capital budget and to ensure the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
- Works with the Communications Director and directs branch marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefit to the community
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
- May be substituted with four years of relevant experience
- May be substituted with an associate degree and two or more years of work experience in a related field
- At least six years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
- Documented experience in fundraising.
- Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
- Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders. Previous board experience preferred.
- 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.
- Completion of YMCA required training upon hire
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary and use computers for extended periods
- The employee is regularly required to move within the assigned facility and check in with different departments as necessary
- The employee is regularly required to input and extract data to and from computer programs
- The employee is regularly required to use oral and written comprehension and expression
- 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
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.
SALARY: $78,000 annually
WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:
- Frequent opportunities to makes a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members
- Family YMCA membership with program discounts available
- Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
- Medical, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical or Dependent Care, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Medical Insurance starts at $45/month for employee-only coverage.
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid vacation time accruing at 10.66 hours a month (starting at 16 days per year)
- Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
- Flexible schedules that work for YOU
- Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)
The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
Apply today!
Salary : $78,000
