University YMCA & New American Welcome Center
The University YMCA, founded in 1873, develops campus and community leaders committed to social justice, environmental protection, interfaith cooperation and global engagement by fostering dialogue, reflection and action. Established in 2017, the Y’s New American Welcome Center (NAWC) works to co-create a community where all immigrants can thrive and flourish by engaging local institutions and mobilizing community resources to ensure equitable access to services, economic opportunity, and meaningful belonging.
Job Description
Compensation
The hiring range for this position is $75,000 to $80,000. Final salary will be commensurate with experience and background, and with attention to equity for all personnel. The University YMCA currently has less than a 3:1 ratio between its highest and lowest paid full-time employees. A generous benefit package is available, including paid vacation, paid sick and parental leave; employee and dependent health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the National YMCA Retirement Fund after two years of employment; and cell-phone reimbursements, among other benefits. Benefit eligibility and coverage details can be provided to interested applicants. The NAWC is a hybrid workplace, with 75% time in-office and 25% time remote, as determined by the director. While continuation of this position is foreseen for years to come, all University YMCA positions, including the NAWC director are at-will and contingent of funding and performance. Relocation benefits will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Requirements
•Experience equivalent to or a graduate degree in a field related to the position responsibilities.
•At least three years-experience leading and effectively managing a non-profit organization or program of similar staff and budget ($1M).
•Significant experience working in immigration policy, advocacy, organizing, and/or services.
•Demonstrated experience and success in community building, team strengthening, program development, project management.
•Grants writing, management, and budgeting.
•Expertise in state public funding sources related to the provision of support services, and all related regulatory reporting requirements (experience with federal funding preferred).
•Bicultural agility, including understanding of immigrant experience and obstacles like language barriers, legal status, poverty, and racial inequity.
•Deep understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, with proven capacity to implement these principles organizationally.
•Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to speak in public; interact with and motivate volunteers, community leaders and staff; and write content for program materials.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Fiscal Management
•Develop and manage a fiscal year budget that is sustainable and fiscally responsible in coordination with the Associate Director and NAWCleadership.
•Ensure sound management of operations, including budgeting, payroll, receivables, internal controls, audits, and internal andexternal financial reporting in coordination Associate Director and the University YMCA leadership.
Programming & Strategic Planning
•Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence, program evaluation, and quality improvement of all NAWC programs.
•Facilitate implementation of Champaign County Welcoming Plan in partnership with the NAWC Advisory Board andCommunities of Practice in a manner that represents key stakeholders and constituencies.
Development and Fundraising
•Oversee the annual cycle of grants management and administration, including identifying new funding sources; grant writing andsubmissions; managing funder and subgrantee relationships.
•Develop a long-term donor and fund development plan in collaboration with the University YMCA leadership.
•Cultivate relationships to strategically increase and diversify funding to ensure a consistent flow of revenue to NAWC, the Immigrant Relief Fund, and the Education for All Scholarship program.
Human Resources
•Develop and update policies and guidelines to set a clear approach to expectations and accountability and maximize staff effectiveness and organizational health. This may include reviewing and proposing updates to the YMCA’s personnel policies & procedures, appropiate.
Communications & Marketing
•Ensure widespread knowledge of NAWC’s work and worth through strategic messaging, public speaking, and media relationships.
•Oversee all communications, marketing, and outreach efforts—website, social media outlets, e-newsletter, print materials, etc.—with the goal of creating strong branding.
External Relations
•Serve as the most visible spokesperson for NAWC, maintaining a positive image by sitting at community and political tables as a recognized leader to address challenges.
•Cultivate productive working relationships, partnerships, and coalitions with key stakeholders including: immigrant communities,donors, grant makers, media, elected officials, and businesses, to facilitate strategic collaborations, effective advocacy, and sustainable operations.
•Provide technical assistance to local and national partners.
