Branch Executive Director - Stanwood-Camano Family YMCA

Description

Come Be Part of Something Bigger in the Heart of the Pacific Northwest!

Stanwood/Camano Island, WA is a community that embodies well-being, connection, and a spirit of adventure. From the serene waters of the Puget Sound to the breathtaking Cascade Mountains, Stanwood is an outdoor enthusiast's dream - offering hiking, skiing, fishing, and year-round exploration. The greater Seattle area comes alive in the summer and fall, and there's no better place to experience the vibrant arts, food, and culture of the Pacific Northwest.

The YMCA of Snohomish County is a thriving $48 million association, driven by over 900 dedicated leaders who serve through six full-facility branches, 29 school-age care sites, early learning centers, preschools, and a new overnight camp. Together, we're committed to removing barriers and creating opportunities for everyone in our community.

As a vital branch of our Association, the Stanwood-Camano Island Family YMCA is a cornerstone of the Stanwood and Island communities. With a 2026 operating budget projected at $5.7 million, our 47,000-square-foot facility serves more than 8,000 members annually. With strong partnerships with local schools and civic leaders, the Stanwood-Camano Y is continuing to expand its programmatic offerings into the neighboring communities of Arlington and Smokey Point to better meet the growing needs of our diverse and dynamic community.

We are seeking a dynamic, cause-driven leader passionate about strengthening community. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder, skilled in fundraising, volunteer and staff leadership, business strategy, and community engagement. They will thrive in leading high-performing teams and will be deeply committed to advancing the Y's mission and impact in Stanwood/Camano and beyond.

If you're ready to make a difference and embrace all that this incredible region has to offer, apply today!

Location: Stanwood-Camano Family YMCA, 7213 267th St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292

Deadline: July 6, 2026; however, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility-they guide everything we do.

We look forward to having you on our YMCA team!
*The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization!

Position Summary:

Oversee the total operation of the Stanwood-Camano YMCA branch, including budget, membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies. Ensure a safe, positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the development of the branch board and committees
• Directs the volunteer activities (policy and program) of the branch
• Directs the financial development activities of the branch
• Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities
• Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area
• Promote a diverse workforce; oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff
• Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meet or exceeds budget targets
• Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch
• Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with our diverse staff, volunteers, members, and the community
• Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies
• Ensures the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment
• Directs branch marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefit to the community
• Serves as a member of Y management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency
• Five or more years of YMCA experience, required
• YMCA Multi-Team or Organizational Leader certification preferred
• Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent preferred
• Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development
• Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations
• Experience working with individuals, families and communities of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Strong computer skills and experience with standard business software
• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in second language desired

Y Culture:

• Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA
• Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines

Embrace Multi-Team Leader Core Competencies:

Mission Advancement:

• Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community
• Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Ys efforts for all stakeholders
• Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels
• Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors

Collaboration:

• Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community
• Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y
• Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y's mission and goals
• Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals
• Provides tools and resources for the development of others

Operational Effectiveness:

• Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions
• Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities
• Ensures execution of plans
• Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies, and financial controls
• Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement

Personal Growth:

• Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches
• Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change
• Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning
• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology

Physical and Mental Demands: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; may use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with members, staff, volunteers, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied individuals.

Typical Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically interaction with others is busy, constant and occasionally interruptive. Work may be demanding at times. May require ability to work irregular hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job descriptions represent a general outline of job duties, functions and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and therefore their description may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point in time.