Executive Director- Huntington YMCA

Come work at the YMCA of Greater Boston, the largest social services provider in Massachusetts!!!

The Branch Executive Director will be the lead in their branch to ensure the successful execution of the YMCA of Greater Boston’s strategic imperatives to be a charity, partner, and employer of choice for years to come. Innovation will be a key area of growth for the Executive Director, and the Operations Director they supervise, through mastering, demonstrating and coaching others in Design Thinking.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Operations, the Branch Executive Director will lead, coach and hold others accountable to creating a transformative Y Experience. The Branch Executive Director must possess strong leadership acumen to inspire staff, volunteers, partners and community members to support the Y mission. The Branch Executive must be a subject matter expert and innovator in the core business and programs of the Y.

Qualifications


Education/Experience

• BS/BA:
  Four-year college degree.
• Must have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in the areas of membership and program growth, board development, fiscal management, community engagement and staff development.
• Has multiple years of a proven track record in driving solid fiscal management (has met or exceeded budget continuously over multiple years).
• Branch must be achieving key metrics and producing meaningful qualitative results, including strong Net-Promoter scores and successful OKRs.
• Superior Communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Must have a thorough understanding of the nature of the YMCA movement, volunteers and staff in the accomplishment of the YMCA goals, objectives and mission in the community.
• Possess a concern for detail and accuracy and have the ability to delegate responsibility.
• Must be highly motivated and possess a positive attitude towards the YMCA, character development and our mission.
• Experience in and/or willingness to learn Design Thinking.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

• Evening and/or early morning, and/or weekend hours required periodically.
• The last few days of each month (except December) are key membership enrollment dates. Executive Directors are required to ensure appropriate senior leadership coverage at their home and assigned branches.
• Occasional travel required.

• Performance Achievement – Ultimately accountable for the performance of their team. Directly responsible for hiring, coaching and managing all direct reports and ensuring compliance with association hiring practices for all positions within their organizational structure. Conducts quarterly connections with direct reports to ensure progress with OKRs, ability to work well with others and discuss career development.
• Fiscal management
  - Develops an annual budget according to association guidelines and ensures…