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The Jackson YMCA Center Board of Directors is looking for a dynamic leader who can build strong relationships in the communities they serve, positioning this YMCA as an indispensable community asset.   In order to be considered, candidates must have a solid business acumen, sound judgment, and exceptional leadership skills. In addition, they must have a proven track record that demonstrates an ability to work with a YMCA Board that focuses on strategic issues rather than operational issues.

The Candidate Must: 

Advocate our Vision, Increase the Awareness and be the heart and soul of the operation by actively interacting and communicating with members, donors and staff. Create strong community collaborations and strategic alliances with key constituencies and associations, and across the broader YMCA movement.

Increase membership, and enhance the YMCAs programs and services. Accomplish this by providing leadership to the development of a multi-platform marketing strategy and new approaches to programs and activities that continue and expand the YMCA movement’s mission and work.

Provide Strong Fiscal Leadership and Lead Fund Raising Efforts. Important fiscal goals include the maintenance and enhancement of the comprehensive fund development strategy currently in place to ensure a balanced budget, revenue growth to support the current day-to-day operations as well as the continued development of reserves for the future needs of the YMCA.

Establish and Implement a Strategic Plan and develop a plan of action to address: Any specific areas that are in need of enrichment or development including, but not limited to, a comprehensive facilities development plan including budgets, forecasting models, setting priorities; any fundraising needed to upgrade, increase capacity, and enhance the operation and development of programs and services.

Lead and Further Develop the Staff Team and create a plan to build unity, encourage teamwork, set operational goals tied to a strategic plan, hold staff accountable, and foster individual staff development. Lead by example, remain actively engaged in staff development and performance, leading to superior results in programs, member and community engagement.

Work Efficiently and Effectively with a Diverse Volunteer Board by providing the volunteer Board of Directors with accurate and timely information so that it can effectively set policy and carry out its oversight responsibilities.

Hiring Salary and Benefits:

Salary Range: $70,000 – $100,000 (Salary is commensurate with experience)

Benefits: Retirement contributions: 12% Shared (7% paid for by the YMCA; 5% paid for by the employee), vacation plan, health plan and other benefits per personnel policy.

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be provided if moving to the Jackson, MI area.

To view the full job profile and to complete a formal application, please click on the link below. The deadline for submissions is April 9th.

Link to Full Profile

The YMCA has a financial assistance policy stating that no one will be turned away due to proven inability to pay? Although everyone pays something to participate, the Jackson YMCA provides assistance to hundreds of children, families and seniors in need. Financial assistance is only possible through the contributions of members, and the community. Please commit to help, with your time and or your financial support.

Volunteer positions are as follows: 6 Friends in 6 Weeks Volunteers – People who love the Y commit to telling their Y story to 6 friends, and asking those 6 friends to give to the Strong Kids, Strong Communities campaign. Phone-a-thon Campaign Volunteers – Volunteers will help make phone calls to YMCA members who gave to the campaign last year, asking them to renew their gift. Snacks, fun and prizes included! Y-Story Tellers – Volunteers will sit at a table in the Y lobby during key hours throughout the campaign Feb. 13th through March 24th. Volunteers may hand out pledge cards, and answer questions about the Strong Kids, Strong Communities Campaign. – Weekday mornings 5:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. – Weekdays 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Mon.-Thurs. Evenings 5:00-7:00 p.m. – Saturdays 9:00-11:00 a.m. Training will be provided for all positions. For more information, contact Shawna Tello Shawna@jacksonymca.org.

Fees:
Member:  $14.00 per month (unlimited fitness classes)
Member:  $3.00 per drop-in (one time class)
Community (Non-Member):  $8.00 per drop-in (one time class)