Chief Executive Officer

The YMCA of Steuben County is seeking a visionary, community-centered leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer. This is an opportunity to lead a respected and growing nonprofit organization with deep community roots, an engaged Board of Directors, and a strong senior leadership team.

The CEO provides strategic leadership for the Association's mission, financial sustainability, philanthropy, community partnerships, and organizational growth while advancing the YMCA's commitment to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The CEO is supported by an experienced operational leadership structure, including oversight from a Chief Operating Officer (COO) responsible for day-to-day operations and program execution. This leadership model allows the CEO to focus strategically on long-range planning, community engagement, board relations, fundraising, organizational culture, and community impact.

The CEO works in partnership with the Board of Directors to guide the strategic direction and long-term success of the organization while fostering innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence throughout the YMCA.

Compensation:

$100,000-$125,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership capabilities, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

ORGANIZATIONAL MOMENTUM & COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

The YMCA of Steuben County is experiencing a significant period of growth and community engagement, highlighted by the recent development of the Sheets Family Park — a multi-million-dollar community expansion made possible through progressive collaboration among the YMCA, the City, local philanthropic partners, and state foundations.

This momentum reflects the strong support and confidence the organization has earned throughout the region and positions the YMCA for continued long-term impact, innovation, and community leadership.

The organization benefits from an engaged Board of Directors, experienced operational leadership, dedicated staff, and strong partnerships throughout the community that continue to strengthen the future of Steuben County.

OUR CULTURE

At the YMCA, our mission and core values are brought to life through purposeful leadership, authentic relationships, and a commitment to strengthening the communities we serve.

We are welcoming:

we are open to all and create spaces where people feel they belong.

We are genuine:

we value individuality, foster trust, and lead with authenticity.

We are hopeful:

we believe in the potential of every person to grow, lead, and make a meaningful difference.

We are nurturing:

we invest in people and support their development at every stage of life.

We are determined:

we work relentlessly to strengthen our community through service, collaboration, and innovation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provides support and leadership to the Board of Directors as its executive officer, implements its policies, plans and directives,and reports to the Board on matters affecting the welfare of theAssociation. Acts as a resource to the Board and its committees on policy development, planning and financial development and helps Board members understand and appreciate their role and responsibilities.2. Provides leadership in securing needed resources for currentoperations, capital improvement, community development and long-range financial stability. Oversees the long-rangedevelopment of the YMCA's resources.3. Oversees compensation and benefit programs, including jobdescription and classification, salary structure and salary adjustments. Oversees benefit plan communication, enrollment and administration. Assesses the competitiveness of human resources programs and practices against the relevant markets and makes recommendations for improvements and changes.4. Remains current with employment laws and regulations. Maintainsan effective program of compliance with laws and regulations related to human resources and manages relationships with compliance agencies and YMCA legal counsel.5. Oversees HR systems and employee records to ensure accuracy and improve the overall operation and effectiveness of theorganization. Ensures timely and accurate submission of datarequested by the

EEOC, YMCA

of the USA, Department of Labor, etc.6. Provides top leadership to the organization's philanthropic efforts, maximizing community partnerships, engaging volunteers, andcultivating and soliciting top donors and community leaders.

Interprets the purpose and programs of the YMCA.7. Oversees YMCA operations and programs. Works with the Boardand staff to anticipate and address community needs. Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs. Spearheads the development,communication and implementation of effective strategies andprocesses. 8. Directs the staff to carry out initiatives, assignments andprograms under the approved strategic plan and annual budget. Ensures a positive workplace culture and an effective staff organization.9. In collaboration with the Board of Directors, directs thedevelopment of the strategic plan and assures the accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives.10. Communicates and collaborates with government, schools, other not-for profits, corporations and other organizations in thecommunity. Interprets the work of the YMCA to the communityand ensures its cause, vision, values and goals are understood.11. Develops and maintains excellent relationships within thecommunity and the YMCA, as well as within the state, regional, national and international YMCA movements.12. Recommends annual budget for Board approval. Ensures prudentfiscal management, reporting and controls. Oversees financial operations.

YMCA COMPETENCIES

Mission Advancement:

Incorporates the Y's mission and values into the organization's vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement;promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerismensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.

Collaboration:

Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader whonavigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicatesto engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.

Operational Effectiveness:

Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designedinnovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wideresults to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.

Personal Growth:

Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expandorganizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courageand humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skillsrequired to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in business administration, human services, or arelated field preferred; a related Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is strongly valued.

• Ten or more years broad management experience, preferably in the YMCA and/or not-for-profit sector, including strategicplanning, board and volunteer development, philanthropicdevelopment, and multi-site operations.
• YMCA Organizational Leader certificate required within three yearsfrom date of hire.
• Insight and skill to effectively lead a voluntary, not-for-profitorganization within a complex internal and external environment.
• Demonstrated experience in community relations, financialdevelopment, financial management, and board and volunteer development.
• Ability to attract, retain, lead and motivate quality staff and volunteerleadership.
• Knowledge and understanding of community resources and theability to engage and partner these resources with the YMCA to meet strategic objectives.
• Must be regarded as a peer to other top-level community leaders.
• Must have commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA anduphold its values and ethics.
• Must be an articulate spokesperson on behalf of the YMCA.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people fromall social and economic segments of the community. Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• An understanding of the national and international relationships ofthe YMCA is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat 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 beable to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must beable to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 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.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person