YMCA OF PHILADELPHIA & VICINITY
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Posting Date: September 26, 2008
Closing Date: October 10, 2008
Job Title: Executive Director Location: West Philadelphia YMCA
Level: 15 FLSA Status: Exempt
Range: 58,593 - 77,096 Hiring Supervisor: Andrea Youndt
Employment Status: Full Time
Build Community in West Philadelphia through the YMCA! The West Philadelphia YMCA is 48,000 square foot facility with state of the art wellness center, aerobic studio, teen center. The diverse community is served by a strong and committed staff and volunteer board.
Position Purpose:
Provide leadership to the West Philadelphia YMCA and ensure that programs and services meet community needs. Develop and cultivate relationships with community leaders to develop and plan strategies for funding. Oversee program development and ensure high quality YMCA programs that are responsive to the community.
Build board and committees to bring staff and volunteers together to attain the mission. Manage the financial position to ensure effective utilization of resources, financial development and other income to ensure prudent fiscal management. Provide leadership to staff team in engaging community and providing excellent experiences to members. Oversee maintenance and development of the facility and operations.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in related field with 5-10 years of related experience.
· Demonstrated success in annual support and fund raising.
· Leadership experience in branch operations required.
· Experience in developing and motivating volunteer staff.
OTHER
At the YMCA we value the following attributes in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission:
Caring: To be sensitive, understanding and responsive to the well-being of self and others.
Honesty: To be truthful, ethical, trustworthy, sincere and fair in word and action.
Respect: To value the worth of person and property. Treating others as you would have them treat you.
Responsibility: To recognize, accept and fulfill the obligation to contribute to a better society.
Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to:
Linda Schock Gloner
Vice President
Human Resources
lschock@philaymca.org