THE YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE

MEREDITH MATHEWS EAST MADISON BRANCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

OVERVIEW

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking an experienced and innovative leader to oversee our Meredith Mathews East Madison Branch located in the Central Area of Seattle.

The Meredith Mathews East Madisonbranch is awell-established leader and partner in this uniquely diverse community,witha range of programs supporting health and wellbeing,, educational achievement and advancement and chronic disease prevention and management. The branch also offers anAchievers program, school-based child care and after school programs, and youth obesity prevention.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a mission-driven Branch Executive to lead a strong community-based branch into a new era poised for growth and community impact. This position will be responsible for the overall leadership of the management and operations of the Meredith Mathews East MadisonYMCA, including developing annual operating plans, financial development activities, board development, membership and marketing, cultivating and maintaining effective relationships with community partners and staff development.The branch budget is currently $3.2 million with 72 staff members. There is also the potential for a substantialcapital expansion campaign as part of the Association’s strategic 2020 vision.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in human services, public administration, business administration or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Five years of executive experience, including program development and operations, financial development, budgeting and fiscal management.
  • Proven success in growing annual campaigns through cultivation and retention.
  • Experience with planning and implementing capital campaigns.
  • Proven ability to recruit and develop strong volunteers and boards of directors.
  • Strong cultural competence and awareness, proven effectiveness and ease in communicating within a diverse multicultural environment and bring together people from a range of socio economic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to speak another language in addition to English is helpful.

Become a leader on our team at the YMCA of Greater Seattle where we promote a continuous learning environment and career opportunities. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package that includes a YMCA membership, health, dental, life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; and a 12% retirement fund contribution, when eligible.

Application Details:

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The YMCA of Greater Seattle is an equal opportunity employer committed to

diversity, inclusion and equity. We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace.