POSITION SUMMARY:

The Branch Executive Director of the Taylor Family YMCA stewards the Y’s mission and cause, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community. The Branch Executive Director oversees the operation of the Taylor Branch and participates in volunteer and staff development, financial development, and collaboration with community stakeholders. They are responsible for managing the functions of the program in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local and surrounding communities and develops working relationships with other businesses, organizations, and governmental entities.
• Leads a highly engaged Branch Advisory Board and committees/task forces. Recruits, selects, and develops diverse volunteers for the board. Directs the volunteer activities (policy and program) of the branch.
• Recruits and hires staff teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Responsible for onboarding and developing them for success.
• Supervises and appraises branch leadership staff and provides opportunities for development, establishes performance standards, and conducts thoughtful performance coaching plans.
• Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Directs all financial development activities of the branch. Co-leads the Taylor Family YMCA and NW Cary Y’s Annual We Build People Campaign, with a combined goal of $1 million dollars. Takes a major role in the Capital development for the Taylor Family YMCA. Accountable for assigned aspects of the annual and capital campaigns. Responsible for high-profile volunteer discovery, cultivation, recruitment and support throughout the year. Will actively manage a significant number of Chairman’s Round Table donors and Major Gift volunteers.
• Develops and maintains high functioning relationships with the Branch Leadership Teams. Schedules standing meetings with staff to ensure strong collaborations and seeks input to provide consistent, high level programming to existing and emerging youth/outreach and adult programs.
• Develops, manages, and monitors the $8 million dollar branch operating budget and meets budget targets. Exercises necessary controls to ensure operations are carried out and a balanced fiscal operation exists.
• Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and association mission, goals and strategies.
• Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team. Ensures that all quality standards and program enrollment targets are met.
• Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
• Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
• Ensures the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Provides oversight and leadership to 21 full-time staff and 300 part-time staff that serve the greater Cary, NC area.
• Ensures brand compliance within Association standards through marketing and communication efforts.
• Serves as a member of the YMCA leadership team and supports the overall objectives of the Association.
• Sits on assigned IQ Teams and committees deemed appropriate.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human services or related area required, graduate degree preferred.
• Eight or more years of management experience, preferably in the YMCA and/or not-for-profit sector, including strategic planning, board and volunteer development, philanthropic development, and multi-site operations.
• Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations and program development.
• Demonstrated experience in management and development of volunteers; ability to recruit top community leaders.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to develop new programs, review and enhance programs being offered or considered for both fiscal viability and the effectiveness.
• Multi-lingual desired but not required.

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 use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• 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.