Job Description

EXECUTIVE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
KANKAKEE AREA YMCA

Position: Chief Executive Officer (President and Chief Executive Officer)

Address: 1075 N. Kennedy Drive Kankakee, IL 60901

The Kankakee Area YMCA is an equal opportunity employer
committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a highly skilled, passionate leader and visionary who can build upon the foundation of this healthy YMCA. A committed board of 16 volunteers and a dedicated staff of 22 full-time employees (7 direct reports to the CEO) and 170 part-time staff drive this $2.8 million association. The CEO must align the day-to-day work of the Y with long-term goals, and lead the organization, its staff, volunteer board and members in promoting the Y’s image while expanding membership, programs, and services to address community needs as the Y continues recovery and revitalization efforts post-pandemic.

The next leader of the Kankakee Area YMCA must be able to lead a strong staff team and manage an effective operation. Candidates must demonstrate their ability to identify the competencies and expertise required by the organization and attract and retain the talent needed to achieve the organization's goals. This individual will ensure that staff performance and development leads to superior outcomes in programs, member satisfaction and engagement as well as community engagement.

The successful candidate will also show an ability to create positive and strategic relationships with influential leaders and community members and leverage those relationships to enhance support for the Y mission. The CEO is expected to be the face of the organization, upholding the highest standards and values of the Y; able to maintain a culture of integrity, high ethical standards, accountability, and performance, creating a spirit of inclusiveness, mission and cause that reinforces, encourages, and promotes values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.

Our Mission
Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Position Description
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Chief Executive Officer at Kankakee Area YMCA sets the strategic direction of the organization; oversees its financial stability, staffing, development and operations; and positions the Y as a community convener and collaborator to address critical social issues, including being the largest childcare provider in Kankakee Area County.

Key Performance Objectives

1. Improve Operating Performance: Engage the board and appropriate staff to develop an annual tactical plan for identifying and achieving key goals and objectives towards operating with safe, relevant, and sustainable practices.
2. Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth and stability, while consistently leading the organization to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs.
3. Build and Lead Staff: Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed effectively. Hire, motivate, nurture, retain, and hold staff accountable for key objectives.
4. Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff, to create and develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y.

Criteria for Candidates:

1. Accredited 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
2. Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and personal values consistent with the YMCA mission.
3. Minimum five years prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable organization.
4. Must be able to develop and strengthen community relationships.
5. Have the ability to develop innovative programs.
6. Strategic planning and Fundraising experience including annual campaigns and the securing of grants.
7. Fiscally sound business management approach.
8. A proven record of accomplishment of progressive budgetary leadership and advanced fiscal management practices.
9. YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or ability to achieve within 3 years.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000 annually
Benefits: 12% Retirement contribution, vacation plan, health plan and other benefits per personnel policy included.

Residency Expectation: The CEO is expected to be highly engaged and visible in our community. Living in the YMCA’s service area is preferred.

To Apply: Candidates will apply via the following website:

Questions regarding this position should be directed to:
Nicole Bolding, Y-USA Search Consultant, nicole.bolding@ymca.net
Glenn Haley, CEO of Illinois State Alliance of YMCA’s, glenn.haley@illinoisymcas.org

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