Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Location:

261 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.

Boothbay Region YMCA is an equal‑opportunity employer. We work to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.

The Chief Executive Officer position presents a compelling leadership opportunity for a visionary and mission‑driven executive. This YMCA seeks a dynamic, community‑oriented chief executive to lead an organization that has served as the heart of the Boothbay Region community for seventy years, fostering partnerships, driving innovation, and leading a team committed to strengthening the community through inclusive and transformative programming.

Exceptional Leadership Stability

Since its founding in 1955, the Boothbay Region YMCA has benefited from sustained, visionary leadership. Remarkably, only two CEOs have guided the organization over the past 43 years.

Strong and Strategic Financial Position

Backed by a $7.4 million endowment and a recently completed $16 million capital campaign, the Y has invested deeply in facilities, infrastructure, and program excellence.

Deep Commitment to Youth Development

The Boothbay Region YMCA offers a comprehensive continuum of youth services, including licensed childcare, early childhood education at Harbor Montessori School, after school programs, and robust summer programming at the scenic 65‑acre Camp Knickerbocker campus.

A Central and Welcoming Community Anchor

The Boothbay Region YMCA serves as a true gathering place for all who call the region home: residents, seasonal residents, vacationers, and retirees.

Our Mission

To strengthen individuals, families, and the community, guided by Christian principles, through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Our Impact Statement

The Boothbay Region YMCA is a catalyst for transformative good in our community by connecting people to their potential and purpose.

Our Cause

To strengthen the foundations of our community.

• Accredited 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior management role within a YMCA or comparable organization with direct supervision of multiple staff levels.
• Ability to develop and strengthen community relationships.
• Capability to develop innovative programs and enhance existing programs for broader community engagement.
• Strategic planning and fundraising experience, including annual and capital campaigns and grant securing.
• Experience in financial management and budget development with progressive budgetary leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and personal values consistent with the YMCA mission.

• Oversee all YMCA staff, operations, and programs to maximize staff expertise and create a positive, supportive workplace culture.
• Empower direct reports to implement initiatives aligned with the approved strategic plan and annual budget.
• Partner with Trustees and staff to shape and implement the strategic plan and ensure measurable progress toward all organizational goals.
• Lead the organization’s philanthropic strategy, expand community partnerships, mobilize volunteers, and steward major donors.
• Provide leadership to the Board of Trustees by implementing board policies and delivering timely, transparent reports.
• Maintain strong communication and collaboration with area schools, nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies.
• Build and sustain productive relationships across the community and within the state, regional, national, and international YMCA networks.
• Provide leadership in securing essential resources for operations, capital improvements, and long‑term financial strength.
• Ensure responsible fiscal management, accurate reporting, and effective financial controls within the board‑approved annual budget.

Build and Lead Staff

Ensure a comprehensive talent development system is in place and implemented with cultural competence, recruiting, hiring, motivating, and retaining high‑performing staff while holding teams accountable for results.

Position the Y as a Vital Partner for Community Change

Serve as a highly visible…