POSITION SUMMARY: This is an Executive level, association-wide position within the Skagit Valley Family YMCA (Skagit Y) that participates in strategy formulation and decision-making. The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for leadership and oversight for Social Impact programs, which include shelter services, drop-in and outreach services, prevention coalition activities, leadership within the statewide Functional Zero movement, and other emerging social responsibility initiatives as assigned. The ED will provide strategic leadership to advance the Skagit Y’s mission through grant and government contract procurement and management for Social Impact programs. They will assist the CEO in positioning the Skagit Y as a valued and impactful partner in the local community. The ED will also coordinate with the Advancement Team as a grant and government contract expert. Additionally, the ED will provide guidance and evaluation of new and emerging social responsibility initiatives. Finally, the ED will serve as direct supervisor to leadership within all Social Impact programs.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

The Skagit Valley Family YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. The Y does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. All staff hired at the Y are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Serve as primary leader of the Social Impact division of the Skagit Y.

· Serve as an Executive member of the Skagit Y’s leadership team.

· In partnership with the Advancement Team, train and lead selected Y staff or contractors in researching association and department grant opportunities for the benefit of Social Impact and related programs.

· Develop strategies to increase volunteer and board member engagement at all levels of the Social Impact division.

· In collaboration with the CEO and Director of Philanthropy, develops processes and is actively involved in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects for Social Impact programs.

· Prepare and coordinate grant and contract proposals from state and local government sources and private foundations for Social Impact programs.

· Establish and monitor Social Impact division budgets for the Skagit Y.

· Educate, motivate and provide feedback to staff and volunteers related to best practices in Social Impact programs.

· Manage state and local contract compliance and reporting for Social Impact programs.

· Facilitates monthly data reporting and program dashboarding, including acting as the primary Association lead on ensuring Homeless Management Information (HMIS) reporting and compliance.

· Participate within the Advancement team as a grant and government contract expert.

· Serve as oversight and Association Lead to the Functional Zero movement (formerly known as the Anchor Community Initiative).

· Directly supervise the primary Social Impact program leaders, including applicable Managers and Coordinators.

· Engages in legislative advocacy efforts annually.

· Holds positive relationships with partners across governmental, educational system, nonprofit, community-based, and other institutional settings.

· Positively represents Social Impact programs and the Skagit Y across coalitions, task forces, and other associated groups and gatherings across the community.

TEAM LEADER CORE COMPETENCIES:

· Models and teaches the Y’s values.

· Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives.

· Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development and recognition.

· Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.

· Champions inclusion activities, strategies and initiatives.

· Builds relationships to create small communities.

· Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict.

· Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.

· Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

· Provides others with frameworks for making decisions.

· Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities.

· Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team.

· Effectively creates and manages budgets.

· Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

· Shares new insights.

· Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change.

· Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.

· Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer, and other office equipment, for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using phone and electronic devices.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to high.

· The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment, including walking frequently up and down staircase, and be able to respond to all emergencies. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

· The employee will be 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 and work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions;

· The employee must be able to interact with members, staff, volunteers, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied individuals.

· This position requires the employee to have a flexible work week that includes nights and weekends, including occasional participation in meetings or shifts within Social Impact programs as necessary.

· This position also involves regular local travel.

· This position is part of the evening and weekend on-call administrator rotation in support of the Oasis Youth Shelter.

Benefits From Day 1:

• Free YMCA household membership
• 403(b) Saving Account enrollment;
• 8 paid federal holidays a year (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• Additional bilingual, premium pay of $0.50 for those who are fluent bilingual Spanish, Triqui, Mixtec, Russian and Ukrainian speakers. Ability to write or translate written materials is not required to receive this premium.

Benefits (waiting period applies):

• Paid Sick & Vacation Day (accrual begins from day-1, eligible to use after 90-days)
• 2 paid personal days & 1 paid birthday per year
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• 403 (b) Retirement Employer Match (after 2 years with 1,000 hours)
• Life insurance, and more! (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)