Overview
Our Commitment to Equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.
Job Summary
Responsible for leading the Washington State YMCA Youth & Government program to successfully deliver civic education and youth development opportunities for students across the state of Washington. Responsible for maintaining and expanding the YMCA Youth & Government program to establish it as the premier non-profit civic education organization in Washington State. YMCA of Greater Seattle is the fiscal sponsor for the WA State YMCA Youth & Government program.
What you’ll get from working at The Y
- Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Retirement with generous employer contributions
- Free access to mental health resources
- Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
- Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs
Hiring Range: $80,000-95,000/year
Responsibilities
- Lead with culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach that aligns with Y mission, equity statement, and values.
- Direct and administer total operation of the WA State YMCA Youth & Government program including the execution of established polices, the development of procedures and methods, staffing, evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs and operations.
- Lead, guide, and collaborate with volunteers, staff, and the WA State Youth &Government Board of Directors to achieve vision, strategic priorities, and clear performance metrics to determine cause-driven impact.
- Oversight of budget development, fiscal oversight, and adjustments to ensure a healthy and balanced operational budget.
- Recruit, hire, supervise and develop staff and volunteers.
- Develop collaborative working relationships with YMCA of Greater Seattle departments, WA State Alliance, and serve on YGS Youth Development Center of Excellence leadership team.
- Manage MOU with fiscal sponsor and ensure compliance with MOU requirements and YGS policies and procedures.
- Commitment to promoting and creating equitable and sustainable environments where diversity. equity, inclusion, and belonging are woven into every facet of the work.
- Lead the development and delivery of civic education and youth development programs, including annual youth legislature conference(s), mock trial competitions, council on national affairs, civility workshops and other programs, with an emphasis on serving communities historically given limited access.
- Serve as the primary ambassador of the Youth & Government program, interacting with state and local elected officials, the judicial system, appointed staff, educational leaders, the media, and other stakeholders to further to goals and objectives of the program.
- Maintain and enhance relationships with program participants, their families, volunteers, alumni, current and prospective funders and others.
- Plan and execute ongoing fundraising and development, media relations, advocacy plan, strategic communications, and community engagement efforts to support the program.
- Identify and apply for alternative funding sources to ensure long term sustainability.
- Identify, recruit, train and lead an appropriate team of employees and volunteers to ensure all program offerings operate smoothly and participants receive maximum benefit from their engagement in the program.
- Participate in local, state, national, and international matters relating to Youth & Government programs; identify and develop best-practices.
- Facilitate recruitment and development of a diverse and well-functioning Board of Directors and committees.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETENCIES
- Business Acumen.
- Communication.
- Critical Evaluation.
- Relationship Management.
- Ethical Practice.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 5 years’ experience working with youth development programs including: program planning and execution, volunteer recruitment and motivation, and fundraising and donor cultivation
- Experience leading diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Direct experience working in collaboration with a community-based advisory Board of Directors, government officials, schools, and other non-profit organizations
- 5 years’ experience leading a team of 5 to 20 staff and volunteers; team leadership to both staff and volunteers that resulted in significant increase in the reach and impact of the organization’s services and/or program
- Experience creating and managing approximately $1 million budgets, inclusive of vision development
- Basic understanding of Washington state government and government relations
- Demonstrated success in working with statewide elected and appointed officials
At the Seattle Y, we are an inclusive organization of people with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility. We also believe in supporting the wellbeing of our employees and offer a free Y membership as a benefit of employment.
Become a leader on our team at the YMCA of Greater Seattle where we promote a continuous learning environment and career opportunities.
“YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on the results of a background check and (on applicable jobs) drug screening, including screening for marijuana. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.
If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org or the HR department at 206.382.5082.”
MISSION STATEMENT:
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.
OUR VALUES:
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Honesty
- Caring
- Passion for Excellence