Associate Executive Director of Child Care

This position supports the work of the Merrimack Valley Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The incumbent develops, organizes, and supervises the overall implementation of high-quality inclusive YMCA Out of School Time (OST) programs at the Merrimack Valley YMCA with a focus on safety, excellence, and community service. The OST programs serve youth in kindergarten through age 13 years old at four sites, the Andover/North Andover YMCA, the Lawrence YMCA, the Methuen YMCA, and the Boxford Public School System.

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. All employees are mandated reporters and will adhere to the requirements outlined in the Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Procedures. Per our commitment to a safe environment and youth protection, you must attend required CAP and Safety and Risk Management Trainings each year.

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, business, social services or equivalent.
• Six or more years of professional experience in the YMCA or another nonprofit preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in all aspects of operations, including staff supervision and development, membership practices, program development and implementation, volunteerism, facility and property management and financial practices.
• Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
• 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.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Valid US Driver’s License