Branch Executive Director - Everett Family YMCA (Project Management)
Come be part of something bigger in the heart of the Pacific Northwest! Snohomish County is a community that values well-being, connection, and adventure. Whether you love hiking, skiing, or fishing, our region is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise. Explore our vibrant arts and music scene and indulge your inner foodie, all while experiencing the beauty of Western Washingtons four seasons. Theres no place like the greater Seattle area, especially in the summer and fall. Join us and make an impact while embracing everything this incredible area has to offer.
The YMCA of Snohomish County is a strong, $42 million association driven by 900 dedicated leaders. We proudly operate six full-facility branches, 31+ and growing school-age care sites, early learning centers, and preschools, and we recently expanded our impact with the purchase of an overnight camp.
As our flagship branch, the Everett Family YMCA is a cornerstone of the community. With a 2025 budget exceeding $7 million, our 60,000-square foot facility serves more than 5,500 households in the Everett area. Since first opening in 1901 and unveiling our state-of-the-art facility in 2019, we have built strong partnerships with the City of Everett, Everett Public Schools, and Providence Medical Center. The Everett Ys programs evolve to meet community needs, offering signature initiatives in child care, family programs, aquatics, health and wellness, seniors, youth sports, Big Brothers Big Sisters, youth leadership, and summer camps.
We are seeking a dynamic leader with a passion for building relationships, driving impact, and growing community partnerships. The ideal candidate thrives in leading high-performing teams, excels in fundraising and business strategy, and is committed to advancing the Ys mission through service and volunteer engagement.
If this is you, please apply today!
Location: Everett Family YMCA, 4730 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98203
Closing Date: 03/09/2025 or open until filled
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibilitythey guide everything we do.
We look forward to having you on our YMCA team!
*The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization!
Position Summary:
Oversee the total operation of a YMCA branch, including budget, membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies. Ensure a safe, positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Coordinates the development of the branch board and committeesDirects the volunteer activities (policy and program) of the branchDirects the financial development activities of the branchRepresents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entitiesDevelops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery areaPromote a diverse workforce; oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staffDevelops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meet or exceeds budget targetsDirects branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branchDevelops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategiesModels relationship-building skills in all interactions with our diverse staff, volunteers, members, and the communityFosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategiesEnsures the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipmentDirects branch marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefit to
the communityServes as a member of Y management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCAPerforms other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agencyYMCA Multi-Team or Organizational Leader certification preferredBachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent preferredAbility to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program developmentExperience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leadersProven track record of developing authentic relationships with othersAbility to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizationsExperience working with individuals, families and communities of diverse backgrounds and abilitiesUnderstands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Strong computer skills and experience with standard business softwareStrong professional written and verbal communication skillsFluency in second language desired
Y Culture:
Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCAExhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and ResponsibilityComplete required training and certifications within established guidelines
Embrace Multi-Team Leader Core Competencies:
Mission Advancement:
Reinforces the Ys values within the organization and the communityEffectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Ys efforts for all stakeholdersImplements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levelsSecures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors
Collaboration:
Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the communityBuilds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YServes as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Ys mission and goalsCommunicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goalsProvides tools and resources for the development of others
Operational Effectiveness:
Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisionsInvolves members and community in the development of programs and activitiesEnsures execution of plansInstitutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies, and financial controlsAssigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement
Personal Growth:
Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approachesCreates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support changeAnticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learningHas the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology
Physical and Mental Demands: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; may use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with members, staff, volunteers, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied individuals.
Typical Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically interaction with others is busy, constant and occasionally interruptive. Work may be demanding at times. May require ability to work irregular hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job descriptions represent a general outline of job duties, functions and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and therefore their description may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point in time.
