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YMCA: Mercer County Family YMCA

Location: Aledo, IL

Job Description:

The Mercer County Family YMCA Board of Directors is searching for their next Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director to continue the strong tradition of success and ensure a culture of inclusion, integrity, character, and life-long learning within the Mercer County Family YMCA and the communities it serves. The Y is now seeking an individual to be the Y's next CEO/ED. This person must be able to build and expand upon the Y's rich, longstanding traditions and service to the community that have given the Y its deserved position of influence throughout Mercer County, Illinois.

The new CEO/ED will lead the organization, its staff, volunteer board and members in promoting the Y brand and community image while expanding programs and services to address community needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to create successful and strategic relationships with influential leaders and members of the community and an ability to leverage those relationships to enhance support for the Y mission. The Y's success and future growth is reliant on productive partnerships with not-for-profit organizations, the public sector and private business, therefore candidates will be evaluated on their prior experience and success in these areas.

The Y has a board of directors and staff team that have positioned the organization to be one of the community's assets in Aledo. The CEO/ED must be visible not only within the Y but out in the community the Y serves. The new CEO/ED will need to continue to develop and nurture the board and staff team. Candidates must demonstrate their ability to identify the competencies and expertise required by the organization and attract the talent needed to achieve the organization's goals. This individual will ensure that staff performance and development leads to superior outcomes in programs, member satisfaction and community engagement. The CEO/ED is expected to be highly visible in the community, ensuring that the Y remain a highly respected and desired partner with a strong stake in identifying and addressing the solutions for community issues. Candidates must be able to implement and direct fundraising programs and practices that ensure public and private resources are available to support operational and capital needs.

The Y currently has a strategic plan, but the incoming CEO/ED is expected to work with volunteer leaders and key staff to update the roadmap to identify and address opportunities and challenges facing the organization. Candidates must demonstrate prior success in planning, leading staff in the development and implementation of goals through an annual operating plan and working with volunteers to align the tactics of committees and their charts of work with the the strategies and goals of the organization.

The CEO/ED is expected to be the face of the organization, able to develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, upholding the highest standards and values of the Y; able to maintain a culture of integrity, high ethical standards, accountability and performance, creating a spirit of inclusiveness, mission and cause that reinforces, encourages, and promotes values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.

Minimum Criteria for Candidates:

• Accredited 4-year college degree
• 3 years experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience with direct supervision of multiple levels of staff/employees and direct budget responsibility
• Must demonstrate personal values consistent with the YMCA mission
• Experience demonstrating competence related to the top priorities and key deliverables
• YMCA Organizational Leader Certification Note: Candidates not already in possession of this certification have up to three years to obtain via Y-USA
• Relocation to the Mercer County area

Preferred Criteria for Candidates:

• Candidate has been responsible for a budget of $500,000 or higher
• Successful track record in fundraising and financial development
• Successful track record in budgeting and achieving bottom-line results
• Strong computer skills

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000

Additional Compensation Details:

Medical Insurance: Association is exploring the addition of health benefits by January 1, 2014. A cash allowance will be provided to offset the expense until coverage is secured by the Association.

Retirement: 8% if eligibility requirements are met; 403(b) Smart Account Savings offered at time of employment

LTD: Offered per personnel policy

Life Insurance: Offered per personnel policy

Vacation: Full-time employees accrue and are eligible to use paid vacation based on the scheduled service length.

HOW TO APPLY

Only electronic file submissions will be accepted. You will be asked to submit the following along with your resume: a cover letter and six professional references with contact information (must include current and recent direct supervisors and recent two direct subordinates).After you complete and submit your application you will receive an email acknowledgement within 24 hours. If you do not receive this acknowledgement or have any questions regarding the application process, please contact cathy.cope@ymca.net. References: You will be notified in advance (generally a few days) when your references will be contacted. The committee will generally conduct reference checks for those candidates who receive formal interviews. The committee may conduct comprehensive background checks on all final candidates or the selected candidate. If the committee waits for the selected candidate, then offer will be contingent on the background check.

Apply Online: http://tinyurl.com/mercercounty-ymca-ceo

Resumes until: 4/22/2013

Contact: Cathy Cope