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VP OF EDUCATION & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

YMCA: YMCA of Greater Springfield Inc.

Location: Springfield, MA

Job Description:

The responsibilites of the VP of Education & Government Relations include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain key relationships between the YMCA of Greater Springfield and the community (public and private corporations)
• Create partnerships with government and private sector for programming capital
• Have a clear understanding of EEC & DPH regulations and licensing procedures for all programs, and maintain programs to meet or exceed EEC and or DPH standards.
• Facilitate Education Advisory Board and Association Education committee meetings on a regular/consistent basis
• Facilitate tours of YMCA of Greater Springfield operations to prospective donors and partners
• Provide opportunities for the Civic and Community Leaders to participate in hosted activates, events and programs
• Educate the community and community leaders on the YMCA of Greater Springfield mission, philosophy and purpose
• Educate partners on YMCA resources
• Working collectively with the VP of Development & Communications to ensure continual exposure of the YMCA vision to the media
• Operate department budget to sustain, build and add capacity to ensure financial stability and overall community impact
• Provide direct supervision to Hampden Affordable Housing at Liberty Crossings Executive Director
• Attend and actively participate in each HAH board meeting and appropriate committee meeting

Knowledge

• Bachelors degree in Education, Business Management, Organizational Leadership, or other related field
• 7-10 years at the executive director level
• 5+ years managing others, including leaders
• Demonstrated knowledge of EEC and NAEYC licensing

Attitude

• Understand the broad overview of the goals and purposes of the YMCA of Greater Springfield and the Y MovementCancel
• Exceptional customer relations focused attitude
• Strong focus on critical problem solving
• Willingness to work in a team-centric environment
• Leadership mentality
• "Heart for people, but mind for business" mentality
• Strong developmental and learning attitude

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to grow early education programs
• Demonstrated ability to develop and leverage relationships with government officials and representatives at the local, regional,and national levels
• Proven track records in: creating leads, community outreach, creative follow up, relationship building, overcoming objections, and follow-up
• Computer proficiency including word processing, spreadsheet management, presentation, and reporting software
• Strong critical thinking skills and a discerning sense of judgement
• Must have a working knowledge of state and federal funding programs and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to development leaders and staff members

Habits

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation)
• Strong influencing ability, combined with a balance of analytical and pragmatic approach
• Must be capable of working under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment, while remaining professional and exhibiting an upbeat attitude
• Must be able to multi-task and work under time constraints
• Must have attention to detail

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000

Additional Compensation Details:

• Y Retirement
• Association-paid Health Plan
• Discount Program
• Y Family Membership
• Y Discount Program

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume w/references electronically at https://careers-springfieldy.icims.com/.

Apply Online: https://careers-springfieldy.icims.com/

Resumes until: 5/1/2013

Contact: Nickolaus Haenchen

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