Branch Executive Director

Lead with purpose at the Merrimack Valley Y! Inspire teams, strengthen communities, and create lasting impact.

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 Executive Director of the Methuen YMCA at the Merrimack Valley YMCA strengthens the foundations of community through oversight of the Methuen YMCA facilities, philanthropy, volunteerism, programs, and community engagement while also leading and implementing the work around the Y’s youth and family program strategy and quality.

The Director is based out of the Methuen YMCA.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

• Bachelor’s degree in human/social services, or a related field or equivalent education/experience.
• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
• Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development, collaborations and fundraising.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, peers, volunteers, customers and the general public.
• Ability to meet deadlines. ability to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, reason and solve problems.
• Positive, impactful, results oriented leader.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
• CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.

• Oversee the hiring, training and development of the Methuen Staff, including Facility Director, Youth and Families Director, Part Time Staff, as well as the Association Operations Director of Aquatics
• Responsible for the building and grounds, infrastructure, and annual operating plan of the Methuen YMCA, maintaining the highest safety standards for the branch
• In collaboration with the COO and Branch Executive Directors, creates and leads an innovative program strategy for non-child, non-camp with a focus on quality, establishing the Y as a Family Hub in our communities and increasing membership across the association
• In collaboration with the COO and CFO, develop and manage budgets for the Methuen YMCA and knowledge of the Youth and Families program budget lines across the association
• Lead association program committee
• Develop ways to measure impact around relationships, achievement, belonging.
• Lead association program initiatives including but not limited to Jr. Celtics, Healthy Kids Day, Youth and Government, Core Four, Family Nights, Kids Nights Out
• Work in collaboration with the VP of Philanthropy and Grant Writer to meet all fundraising targets for the Methuen Branch
• Co-coordinates the Lawrence/Methuen Branch Board of Managers (advisory), which includes recruitment of volunteers, supporting monthly meetings, communicating regularly, engaging with volunteers so that the individuals and group reach their full potential
• 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.
• Grows and directs high quality relationship-based member and program participant engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
• Serves as a member of Y management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.

• Collaboration
• Engaging Community
• Philanthropy
• Program/Project Management
• Fiscal Management
• Innovation and Collaboration