The position of Reach and Rise Director requires strong leadership and organizational skills; an understanding of programs, services and relationships needed to meet the needs of a growing and diverse community; and a commitment to use a broad array of traditional and modern communication channels to effectively present the values, priorities and work of the Community Impact YMCA.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth impacts lives every day. We are a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Reach & Rise Director is responsible for the oversight and ongoing development and implementation of the YMCA's National Reach & Rise Mentoring Program with the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth. This candidate will be responsible for establishing the Reach & Rise Program Model by recruiting, training, and matching volunteers, as well as managing risk. They ensure uniformity of training curriculum, data collection, outcome objectives, and ongoing clinical support. The Reach & Rise Program Director will receive training in human subjects and work with research partners to collect and produce all data related to the child, the family, and the mentoring relationship, in accordance with OJJDP grant requirements.
This position is concerned with the delivery and coordination of services in the community. To this end, the Program Director must have the interpersonal skills to interact with volunteers, youth, and the community. The Reach & Rise Program Director effectively manages and ensures compliance with all aspects of active grants and the partnership agreements with OJJDP and YMCA of San Francisco.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who we are, who we aspire to be, and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don't just show up; we show up with purpose. As a cause-driven leader, you are expected to be:
- Welcoming - Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
- Nurturing - To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
- Hopeful - Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
- Determined - To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
- Genuine - To be honest and open in relationships with others.
We act intentionally to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives!
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience (or currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Program).
- Two or more years of program management experience.
EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND
- High energy, positive, "can-do" attitude, flexibility, attention to detail, and a high degree of initiative will help this candidate be successful.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to direct programs through leading both staff and volunteers, developing and monitoring budgets, developing and marketing programs, and bringing enthusiasm and a passion for fundraising.
- This leader will also need the ability to connect and relate with diverse groups of people at all levels of the organization.