Associate Executive Director of Membership | Chapel Hill YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate Executive Directorof Membershipprovides visionary leadership and strategic direction for youth and community programs, ensuring excellence, innovation, and alignment with the YMCAs mission.

This role manages multiple program areas and staff teams, fostering a culture of relational engagement, professional growth, and accountability.

The Associate Executive Director serves as a key branch leader, collaborating with the Branch Executive Director and leadership team to drive operational success, oversee budgets, ensure compliance, and strengthen volunteer and staff development.

In addition, this position playsa central rolein philanthropy and community relations by leading fundraising efforts, cultivating new partnerships, and actively engaging with the Advisory Board and community stakeholders to expand the YMCAs reach and impact.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Departmental Leadership & Strategic Oversight Provide visionary leadership for youth and community programs, ensuring alignment with YMCA mission, strategic priorities, and evolving community needs.Plan and direct program operations in collaboration with staff teams, ensuring high-quality, inclusive experiences across all areas of service.Maintain consistent daily presence in programs to support quality, safety, and staff oversight, following association-specific expectations for direct service coverage and onsite visitation.Maintain a visible and engaged presence across programs, facilities, and campus to support staff, participants, and families.

Staff Development & Team Culture Recruit, hire, train, and mentor staff and volunteers across departments, fostering a culture of relational engagement, innovation, and professional growth.Inspire and coach staff through regular feedback, performance evaluations, and development strategies that promote excellence and teamwork.Ensure all staff certifications, documentation, and compliance records are current, organized, and aligned with YMCA and regulatory standards.

Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Build and sustain high-impact partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and community stakeholders to expand program reach and deepen engagement.Lead volunteer development efforts to strengthen program support and community involvement.Activelyparticipatein the Branch Advisory Board and represent the YMCA in community relations and stakeholder engagement.

Fiscal Management & Philanthropic Leadership Develop and manage departmental budgetsin accordance withassociation guidelines, ensuring responsible stewardship and financial sustainability.Lead all aspects of the YMCA Annual Campaign in partnership with the Branch Executive Director and leadership team, including staff team development, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising goal achievement.Cultivate andleveragerelationships to generate new philanthropic support for the branch and the YMCA of the Triangle.

Organizational Collaboration & Compliance Serve as a key membe...