Youth and Government Director

at  YMCA

The Greater Austin YMCA is hiring a Youth & Government Director!
Job Description

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.We Take Care of Our People

Our mission isn’t just a statement-it’s a guiding force that shapes our actions every day. Rooted in our unwavering commitment to serving our community and esteemed team members, our mission is a true way of life. We’re passionate about fostering health and wellness for all, and we’re truly excited to introduce the following comprehensive benefits package that has been thoughtfully designed to prioritize your well-being.

• Health Insurance: We provide comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, to ensure the well-being of our employees.
• Retirement Savings Plan: We offer a 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon meeting eligibility, empowering employees to plan for their future.
• Paid Time Off: Work-life integration is important to us, which is why we provide up to 48 days of paid time off over vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Additional Perks: Free household membership to facilities operated by the Greater Austin YMCA, which is worth $1,000 annually.

Pay Range: $51,000 - $60,000, DO

Step into the forefront of youth empowerment with YMCA Youth & Government (YG), a vibrant statewide program dedicated to cultivating the leaders of tomorrow! As the YG Program Director, you’ll lead with passion and purpose, orchestrating engaging experiences across Travis, Hays, and Bastrop counties while offering crucial support to clubs in Williamson County, Corpus Christi, and San Antonio. From guiding middle and high school programs to fostering innovative legislative, judicial, media, and state affairs forums, you’ll ignite the spark of civic engagement in young hearts and minds.
As a beacon of inspiration, you’ll forge impactful relationships, foster program excellence, and champion inclusive practices that embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Your role is to elevate the YG experience to unparalleled heights by championing the TX YG Advocacy program and nurturing the growth of the YG Alumni Network, empowering students to become catalysts for positive change. Join us on this thrilling journey to shape a brighter tomorrow, one empowered leader at a time!
Qualifications

What You Bring to the Community Enterprise

• A Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Education, or a related field, or equivalent working experience, providing a solid foundation for understanding the complexities of community engagement and youth program management.
• 3-5 years of professional experience serving in a leadership capacity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), enabling efficient data management, report creation, and communication with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with MailChimp, WordPress, Form Assembly, or other Customer Relationship Management Systems, demonstrating an aptitude for leveraging technology to streamline communication and engagement efforts within the community.
• Previous experience in volunteer management, event planning, or marketing communications is preferred, highlighting your ability to coordinate and execute initiatives that drive community participation and support for the program’s objectives.
• You are adept at creating new and better ways and experiences to help the organization be successful.
• You’re an expert at developing and delivering multi-mode communications with a wide variety of types of audiences that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different constituents.
• You are a master at planning your day and not letting distractions come in between meeting your goals.
• You leverage people’s differences as strengths.
• You build close and good-natured relationships with people from all walks of life.
• You easily take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and a solutions-oriented mindset. You have a record of consistently achieving results.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Functions