YMCA Youth & Family Services - Associate Executive Director

Position: Associate Executive Director Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $100,00.00

At the Y, Social Services Means Community in Action.

The YMCA is more than a nonprofit-we strengthen communities. The YMCA Youth & Family Services, the social services branch is seeking a Associate Executive Director to lead operations, people, and programs in alignment with our mission and community impact goals. This role is for a leader who turns strategy into action, builds high-performing teams, and delivers measurable results.

Your Impact:

• Lead Strategically
  Provide strategic oversight of Youth & Family Services operations, ensuring programs, services, and business functions align with organizational priorities and achieve measurable outcomes. Lead the monthly reconciliation of YMCA contract invoices, accounts receivable, and related financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, timely billing, and effective revenue management.
• Build Strong Teams
  Develop and support department leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth grounded in Y values. Lead the development, growth, and continuous improvement of youth-focused programming, including enrichment, teen initiatives, and family engagement services.
• Deliver Results
  Ensure programs are safe, high-quality, and outcome-driven, with a clear focus on community impact.
• Drive Performance
  Assist with funding sources, and key metrics, using data to improve performance and respond to evolving needs.
• Strengthen Relationships
  Cultivate partnerships with families, volunteers, community stakeholders, and other YMCA branch staff.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of senior or executive leadership experience
• Proven experience overseeing budget and grant management
• Strong leadership in programs, teams, and financial performance
• Ability to connect operations with long-term strategic impact
• Effective relationship builder across diverse stakeholders
• Adaptable, mission-driven mindset

Why You Should Join Us:

At the YMCA, your leadership fuels lasting change.

• Make a measurable difference in the lives of youth and families every day
• Collaborative culture with a mission-driven team
• Competitive salary: $90,000 - $100,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 10% retirement contribution after eligibility
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• YMCA membership for you and your family

Join us in leading with purpose to change lives.". Apply today!

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.