Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer – Telford YMCA

The Telford Community Center YMCA is seeking an experienced and mission-driven leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established, community-focused YMCA that has been serving Richmond and Madison County since 1986.

With an annual budget of $1.38 million, a dedicated staff team, and a deep commitment to the Y’s mission, the Telford Community Center YMCA is poised for continued growth and impact under new leadership.

• Develop and implement a strategic plan in collaboration with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff; create measurable goals and deliverables.
• Build and lead staff, ensuring talent development, diversity, inclusion, and a learning organization.
• Position the Y as a vital partner for community change—serve as ambassador, cultivate relationships with stakeholders, uphold high standards and values.
• Fiscal management: forecast trends, lead to balance or surplus, grow earned revenue and contributions, control costs, and develop stewardship strategies.
• Steward fundraising efforts: develop an annual fundraising plan, capitalize on capital fundraising, and increase effectiveness of annual giving and endowment.

• Accredited 4‑year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven track record of budgetary and fiscal management of $XM or more annually.
• Minimum seven years in senior‑management with a YMCA or comparable organization, supervising multiple levels.
• Strong community relationship development skills.
• Ability to innovate and evaluate programs for economic effectiveness and community impact.
• Strategic planning and fundraising experience, including annual campaigns and grant securing.
• YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or ability to obtain within 3 years.

Salary Range: $70,000 annually.

• YMCA Retirement: 5% paid by YMCA, 3% employee contribution (eligibility required).
• YMCA 403(b) Savings Plan: 100% employee contribution.
• Health Plan: 80% paid by YMCA, 20% by employee.
• Paid Time Off: as per personnel policy.
• Additional benefits as per personnel policy.

The CEO is expected to reside within the YMCA’s service area to maintain close community engagement.

Resumes accepted through:
January 5, 2026
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Preliminary interviews scheduled:
February 16–17, 2026
. In‑person interviews:
March 5–6, 2026
. New CEO on board (anticipated):
April 2026.

To apply , submit a PDF resume and cover letter through the search website: . Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Candidates advancing to final interviews must provide six references (four professional, two personal), undergo a background check, and obtain YMCA Organizational Leader Certification within three years.

Grace Matos, Director of Executive Leadership/CEO Search – 312‑419‑6810 –

Chris Francis, CEO – 513‑526‑0029 –