YMCA of the USA

Support and engage with CEOs and affiliate networks to strengthen relationships, provide strategic consulting, and facilitate communication across the Y network. | Requires 7-10 years of executive leadership experience in a mission-based organization, with strong relationship-building, project management, and communication skills. | Overview The CEO Engagement – Small/Midsize Y leader is responsible for the support, engagement and communication with local CEO’s and their assigned affiliate networks. As a representative of the national office, this position provides strategic support that ensures alignment and partnership across the Service Delivery Continuum. Alignment with YUSA's vision, philosophy and positioning is imperative to success in this role. Building strong relationships with local CEO’s is a key part of this role and requires frequent in-person visits, up to 60% travel. This is a hybrid position that requires working part of the time in the Chicago National Office. Responsibilities Drive to deliver strategic support and solutions to assigned portfolio of Ys related to real time opportunities. Bring resources, credibility, and timely engagement to improve trust and strengthen relationships between CEOs and YUSA Engage service delivery to provide specialized consulting services that will systematically identify and focus on financial assessments, operational assessments, executive transitions, collaborations, shared services, management agreements, mergers, strategy, and planning Collaborate with affiliate networks to ensure coordination and strategic alignment around collective goals that advance network priorities and outcomes Implement processes to enhance and increase communication across the Y network, focused on CEO and C-Suite leaders – Cohorts, Peer Communities, Alliances, Learning Centers, etc. Partner across Y-USA to identify and support CEO’s needs related to Executive Learning Series opportunities for Affiliate and Affinity networks Travel expected up to 40-60% of the time on average with 60% of time for the 1st 6 months of the role. This is a hybrid position that requires working part of the time in the Chicago National Office. Serve as a convener around specialized topics, emerging trends, and shared concerns Lead with curiosity and bring customized and timely solutions Cultivate CEO relationships through problem solving, trust building, and value-added engagements Establish effective partnerships and working relationships across Affiliate Networks, Alliances, and Y-USA departments to achieve overall objectives and strategic goals Advocate for both Y-USA and the Affiliate Networks Performs other duties as assigned EFFECT ON END RESULTS/STRATEGIC IMPACT This position is responsible for efficient and effective coordination and delivery of resources to local YMCAs and intentional engagement with assigned Affiliate Networks and CEOs. High quality execution in this role will increase credibility and trust in YUSA, improve relationships across our network partners and strengthen the operational position and sustainability of local Ys. A collaborative approach with our CEO leaders will provide us with an opportunity to meet immediate needs while also bringing resources to support futuristic and strategic thinking. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; related post-graduate work or an advanced degree is preferred Organizational Leader certification is preferred Requires minimum of 7-10 years of executive level leadership experience in the YMCA or another federated, not-for-profit, mission-based organization with extensive executive experience in the education and training of others. CEO or C-Suite experience is strongly preferred in SMY Y Affiliate group Demonstrated experience cultivating partnerships within complex organizational structures Demonstrated excellent project management, organizational, analytical planning, and critical thinking skills Demonstrated experience operating within a complex environment that requires continual improvement and maintaining discipline of adherence to best practices Demonstrated advanced coaching, communication and facilitating abilities with ability to operate comfortably in an asynchronous environment, primarily through electronic communications Knowledge and understanding of shared services, partnerships and creating the most impact as we strengthen YMCAs for the future Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills are required Demonstrated superior ability to build relationships and influence others by interacting with a broad range of stakeholders with different interests and needs is required Demonstrated ability to work proactively in an ambiguous, dynamic, entrepreneurial department is required Commitment to Y-USA mission and strategy Benefits We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, defined benefit plan (retirement savings), defined contribution plan (403(b) plan, life and disability insurances, technology stipend, and generous paid time off. Posted Salary Range USD $175,000.00 - USD $184,000.00 /Yr.

Developing and executing strategic communication plans, creating content, and collaborating across teams to support organizational goals. | Minimum 5-7 years of professional communications experience, ability to develop communication plans, create diverse content, and work collaboratively. | Overview The Manager, Marketing Communications helps develop and execute strategic communication plans for Y-USA operational departments and practice areas, to achieve organizational goals and deliver important information and resources to Y-USA staff and local YMCA audiences. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) embraces a remote-first working environment which means most employees work remotely from a home office within the continental United States. Responsibilities • Partners with Director, Marketing Communications to develop strategic communications plans for operational departments and practice leaders • Convenes communications team stakeholders to contribute to strategic communication planning for operational departments and practice leaders • Develops and executes daily communication activities in alignment with strategic priorities, such as: writing, editing, proofreading and developing marketing/communications collateral • Provides regular communications counsel to operational departments and practice leads • Collaborates with operational department team members and appropriate Marketing Communication teams to ensure communication materials and plans meet expectations for editorial quality and brand alignment • Tracks communication collateral spending for operational departments to ensure projects remain within assigned budget • Develops and posts operational departments’ content on LINK on an ongoing basis • Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Marketing Communications or Vice President, Organizational Communications Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations or a related field is required • Minimum 5-7 years of professional communications experience is required • Prior experience supporting government relations and advocacy initiatives is a plus, but not required • Experience developing and executing communication plans is required • Experience developing content for various communication tools including websites, newsletters, brochure and blogs is required • Experience creating content for and managing the production of marketing/communications collateral is required • Excellent, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required • Strong planning and organizational skills are required • Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines is required • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong, collaborative client relationships is required • Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment across all levels of the organization is required • Ability to think creatively, strategically and proactively, and translate ideas into effective communication approaches and products, is required • Commitment to the YMCA character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility is required Benefits We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, defined benefit plan (retirement savings), defined contribution plan (403(b) plan, life and disability insurances, technology stipend, and generous paid time off, all in a work from anywhere within the continental United States workplace. Posted Salary Range USD $83,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

Developing and executing strategic communication plans, creating content for various platforms, and collaborating across teams to ensure brand consistency. | Minimum 5-7 years of professional communications experience, developing and managing communication content and plans, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. | Overview: The Manager, Marketing Communications helps develop and execute strategic communication plans for Y-USA operational departments and practice areas, to achieve organizational goals and deliver important information and resources to Y-USA staff and local YMCA audiences. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) embraces a remote-first working environment which means most employees work remotely from a home office within the continental United States. Responsibilities: • Partners with Director, Marketing Communications to develop strategic communications plans for operational departments and practice leaders • Convenes communications team stakeholders to contribute to strategic communication planning for operational departments and practice leaders • Develops and executes daily communication activities in alignment with strategic priorities, such as: writing, editing, proofreading and developing marketing/communications collateral • Provides regular communications counsel to operational departments and practice leads • Collaborates with operational department team members and appropriate Marketing Communication teams to ensure communication materials and plans meet expectations for editorial quality and brand alignment • Tracks communication collateral spending for operational departments to ensure projects remain within assigned budget • Develops and posts operational departments’ content on LINK on an ongoing basis • Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Marketing Communications or Vice President, Organizational Communications Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations or a related field is required • Minimum 5-7 years of professional communications experience is required • Prior experience supporting government relations and advocacy initiatives is a plus, but not required • Experience developing and executing communication plans is required • Experience developing content for various communication tools including websites, newsletters, brochure and blogs is required • Experience creating content for and managing the production of marketing/communications collateral is required • Excellent, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required • Strong planning and organizational skills are required • Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines is required • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong, collaborative client relationships is required • Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment across all levels of the organization is required • Ability to think creatively, strategically and proactively, and translate ideas into effective communication approaches and products, is required • Commitment to the YMCA character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility is required Benefits: We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, defined benefit plan (retirement savings), defined contribution plan (403(b) plan, life and disability insurances, technology stipend, and generous paid time off, all in a work from anywhere within the continental United States workplace. Posted Salary Range: USD $83,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.