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We have a strong commitment to equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.
Tell me about this job!
The Senior Executive Director of Camping & Outdoor Leadership, reporting to the VP Youth Development, works collaboratively to execute organizational strategy and vision in youth development and outdoor access both internally and externally. The Senior Executive Director works to position YGS and the program locations as an outdoor thought leader on equity, social responsibility and justice, youth development, and whole person health.
In close partnership with the Youth Development leadership team, the Senior Executive Director is responsible for assisting in developing shared outcomes and goals for the successful management of the operations of the assigned areas including but not limited to Camp Colman, Camp Orkila, Outdoor Leadership, and Mineral Lake.
The position is responsible for program quality and delivery, fiscal management, philanthropy, advisory board development, and community outreach for their assigned program areas in conjunction with the corresponding YGS Centers of Excellence (CoE). The Senior Executive Director will be comfortable motivating, communicating, and influencing at all levels and in a multitude of environments with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Hiring Range: $125,000-$135,000/Year
What you'll get from working at The Y
• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing
• Leads and engages teams to provide an exceptional experience that encompasses the Y's mission, commitment to equity and inclusion, and centered around creating a holistic experience for youth.
• Responsible to lead and provide direction to assigned leaders by providing clear direction, coaching & feedback, performance management, professional development, and fostering a healthy and welcoming environment.
• Learn, practice, and model behaviors that promote an anti-racist learning leader including ongoing self-development, using the lens of equity, inclusion, belonging and restorative practices in everything we do and everywhere we are.
• Staff liaison with the Camping & Outdoor Leadership Advisory Board responsible to identify community needs, help secure resources necessary to deliver programs and services, and advance the Y's mission and commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice. Clarifies and reinforces the division of roles and responsibilities between corporate boards, management or advisory boards, staff, and general volunteers.
• Work in partnership with Financial Development department to cultivate and steward donor relationships, implement annual philanthropy plan, and achieve annual goals, capital campaigns, and endowment strategies.
• Develop and manage operational annual plans/budgets centered in sustainability and growth to meet annual goals including youth development outcomes, staff retention and progression, fiduciary, and philanthropic targets.
• Develop a cohesive and healthy work environment, centered in a sense of belonging, where staff feel safe to show up as their authentic selves. This includes clear expectations, high level communications, professional development, feedback & coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure all areas, facilities, and properties operate using consistent, safe and high-quality standards focused on progressive outdoor experiences.
• Foster positive, effective working relationships with other organizations, school districts, businesses, and governmental agencies in the service delivery area in coordination with colleagues for a One Y approach.
• Set up and model collaborative behaviors with other departments towards shared common goals.
• Serves as a member of assigned Association, branch groups and committees to support the overall objectives of the organization.
Leadership Competencies
Cause Driven Leader Level: Multi-Team Leader
• Values: Strengthens the Y's culture by demonstrating the values of the Y - honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility - in every aspect of work.
• Inclusion: Models cultural competence and supports diversity, effectively working with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Develop Self and Others: Demonstrates teamwork and personal accountability, seeking and providing feedback, coaching, and resources for development.
• Quality Results: Takes the initiative and holds self and others accountable to meet or exceed quantitative and qualitative goals relating to people (employees and members), philanthropy, finance, and volunteerism.
• Change Capacity: Facilitates change, seeks opportunities in the change process, models adaptability, and leads transition in support of the Y's mission.
• Inspire Others: Promotes creativity, generates excitement, and rewards risk taking, while consistently demonstrating a high level of emotional maturity, maintaining a positive attitude, and building strong relationships.
Code of Conduct for Applicants
Qualifications
What we're looking for in an applicant
• Relevant professional experience and/or bachelor's degree in camping, outdoor education, human services, or related field.
• Ten or more years of experience in a variety of YMCA operations or related activities including program development, financial development, budgeting and financial management, board development and staff management.
• Proven successful experience with board development, financial development and broadening an organization's reach into underserved communities.
• Commitment to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborations with diverse organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a strategy and implement through change management.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree
• YMCA Multi-Team or Organizational Leader certification
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Travel
Travel is primarily local, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:
• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
• Are very adaptable.
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
• Truly enjoy being of service to people.
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.
Our Mission
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.
YMCA of Greater Seattle's Core Values
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence
YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.
We have a strong commitment to equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.
Tell me about this job!
The Senior Executive Director of Camping & Outdoor Leadership, reporting to the VP Youth Development, works collaboratively to execute organizational strategy and vision in youth development and outdoor access both internally and externally. The Senior Executive Director works to position YGS and the program locations as an outdoor thought leader on equity, social responsibility and justice, youth development, and whole person health.
In close partnership with the Youth Development leadership team, the Senior Executive Director is responsible for assisting in developing shared outcomes and goals for the successful management of the operations of the assigned areas including but not limited to Camp Colman, Camp Orkila, Outdoor Leadership, and Mineral Lake.
The position is responsible for program quality and delivery, fiscal management, philanthropy, advisory board development, and community outreach for their assigned program areas in conjunction with the corresponding YGS Centers of Excellence (CoE). The Senior Executive Director will be comfortable motivating, communicating, and influencing at all levels and in a multitude of environments with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Hiring Range: $125,000-$135,000/Year
What you'll get from working at The Y
• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing
• Leads and engages teams to provide an exceptional experience that encompasses the Y's mission, commitment to equity and inclusion, and centered around creating a holistic experience for youth.
• Responsible to lead and provide direction to assigned leaders by providing clear direction, coaching & feedback, performance management, professional development, and fostering a healthy and welcoming environment.
• Learn, practice, and model behaviors that promote an anti-racist learning leader including ongoing self-development, using the lens of equity, inclusion, belonging and restorative practices in everything we do and everywhere we are.
• Staff liaison with the Camping & Outdoor Leadership Advisory Board responsible to identify community needs, help secure resources necessary to deliver programs and services, and advance the Y's mission and commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice. Clarifies and reinforces the division of roles and responsibilities between corporate boards, management or advisory boards, staff, and general volunteers.
• Work in partnership with Financial Development department to cultivate and steward donor relationships, implement annual philanthropy plan, and achieve annual goals, capital campaigns, and endowment strategies.
• Develop and manage operational annual plans/budgets centered in sustainability and growth to meet annual goals including youth development outcomes, staff retention and progression, fiduciary, and philanthropic targets.
• Develop a cohesive and healthy work environment, centered in a sense of belonging, where staff feel safe to show up as their authentic selves. This includes clear expectations, high level communications, professional development, feedback & coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure all areas, facilities, and properties operate using consistent, safe and high-quality standards focused on progressive outdoor experiences.
• Foster positive, effective working relationships with other organizations, school districts, businesses, and governmental agencies in the service delivery area in coordination with colleagues for a One Y approach.
• Set up and model collaborative behaviors with other departments towards shared common goals.
• Serves as a member of assigned Association, branch groups and committees to support the overall objectives of the organization.
Leadership Competencies
Cause Driven Leader Level: Multi-Team Leader
• Values: Strengthens the Y's culture by demonstrating the values of the Y - honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility - in every aspect of work.
• Inclusion: Models cultural competence and supports diversity, effectively working with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Develop Self and Others: Demonstrates teamwork and personal accountability, seeking and providing feedback, coaching, and resources for development.
• Quality Results: Takes the initiative and holds self and others accountable to meet or exceed quantitative and qualitative goals relating to people (employees and members), philanthropy, finance, and volunteerism.
• Change Capacity: Facilitates change, seeks opportunities in the change process, models adaptability, and leads transition in support of the Y's mission.
• Inspire Others: Promotes creativity, generates excitement, and rewards risk taking, while consistently demonstrating a high level of emotional maturity, maintaining a positive attitude, and building strong relationships.
Code of Conduct for Applicants
Qualifications
What we're looking for in an applicant
• Relevant professional experience and/or bachelor's degree in camping, outdoor education, human services, or related field.
• Ten or more years of experience in a variety of YMCA operations or related activities including program development, financial development, budgeting and financial management, board development and staff management.
• Proven successful experience with board development, financial development and broadening an organization's reach into underserved communities.
• Commitment to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborations with diverse organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a strategy and implement through change management.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree
• YMCA Multi-Team or Organizational Leader certification
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Travel
Travel is primarily local, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:
• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
• Are very adaptable.
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
• Truly enjoy being of service to people.
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.
Our Mission
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.
YMCA of Greater Seattle's Core Values
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence
YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.
