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About The Ymca Of Memphis & The Mid-south
Located in West Tennessee, the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South offers an ideal location with warm weather and a desirable setting for an active outdoor lifestyle. Memphis is an authentic and vibrant destination headlined by music and full of one-of-a-kind experiences: Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Sun Studio, performing arts, alternative rock and Blues music, an ornamental metal museum, Beale Street, the Memphis Zoo, National Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi River views, mouthwatering barbecue, lively festivals, and intriguing galleries and museums. These only begin the list of what’s so great about the Home of the Blues, Soul and Rock ’n’ Roll.
Memphis and the Mid-South offers a low cost of living. Join a cause-driven association with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors. Learn more about the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South at www.ymcamemphis.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, proven cause-driven leader for a tremendous career opportunity leading successful operations for a growing $70 million organization. The Executive Director must be a team motivator with an ability to create an environment that cultivates a culture of program innovation, staff development and fiscal responsibility.
This is a great opportunity with the YMCA to join this dynamic association. We are seeking a proven, self-motivated, cause-driven professional to join our team. Under the general direction of the Senior Vice President of Center Operations, this position ensures the successful operation of a flagship center to include membership and program development, budgeting, financial results, personnel management, fundraising, and community relations.
Position Summary
The Executive Director 3 provides strategic, operational and community-focused leadership for a flagship YMCA center while supporting the delivery of high-quality childcare and school age programs in collaboration with local school districts in partnership with the Youth Development team. This role is responsible for branch operations, program and membership growth, staff and volunteer leadership, fiscal oversight, fundraising, childcare, and ensuring alignment with the Association’s mission and strategic priorities.
The Executive Director serves as the chief ambassador of the YMCA within the community, fostering strong partnerships, cultivating volunteers, and advancing philanthropic efforts, and ensuring exceptional experiences for members, program participants and families.
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Education And Experience
Located in West Tennessee, the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South offers an ideal location with warm weather and a desirable setting for an active outdoor lifestyle. Memphis is an authentic and vibrant destination headlined by music and full of one-of-a-kind experiences: Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Sun Studio, performing arts, alternative rock and Blues music, an ornamental metal museum, Beale Street, the Memphis Zoo, National Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi River views, mouthwatering barbecue, lively festivals, and intriguing galleries and museums. These only begin the list of what’s so great about the Home of the Blues, Soul and Rock ’n’ Roll.
Memphis and the Mid-South offers a low cost of living. Join a cause-driven association with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors. Learn more about the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South at www.ymcamemphis.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, proven cause-driven leader for a tremendous career opportunity leading successful operations for a growing $70 million organization. The Executive Director must be a team motivator with an ability to create an environment that cultivates a culture of program innovation, staff development and fiscal responsibility.
This is a great opportunity with the YMCA to join this dynamic association. We are seeking a proven, self-motivated, cause-driven professional to join our team. Under the general direction of the Senior Vice President of Center Operations, this position ensures the successful operation of a flagship center to include membership and program development, budgeting, financial results, personnel management, fundraising, and community relations.
Position Summary
The Executive Director 3 provides strategic, operational and community-focused leadership for a flagship YMCA center while supporting the delivery of high-quality childcare and school age programs in collaboration with local school districts in partnership with the Youth Development team. This role is responsible for branch operations, program and membership growth, staff and volunteer leadership, fiscal oversight, fundraising, childcare, and ensuring alignment with the Association’s mission and strategic priorities.
The Executive Director serves as the chief ambassador of the YMCA within the community, fostering strong partnerships, cultivating volunteers, and advancing philanthropic efforts, and ensuring exceptional experiences for members, program participants and families.
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Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, business, nonprofit management, education or a related field is required.
- A minimum of five years of senior leadership and supervisory experience in YMCA operations, nonprofit management, childcare or related environments. Preference will be given to candidates with YMCA experience
- Proven experience in branch or site-based operations, financial management and team leadership.
- Experience working with volunteer boards and fundraising initiatives preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead fundraising and engage volunteers and board members.
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and ensuring accountability.
- Ability to lead through change, complexity and growth.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion and community impact.