<p>Job Title: Director of Outreach and Specialty Programs FLSA Status: Exempt Revision Date: 3/20/26 Leadership Level: Team Leader Primary Function: Various POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Director of Outreach and Specialty Programs is responsible for facilitating the success of students and participants in student orientation small-group experiences, employment programs, and community outreach programs. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Supports and supervises service and leadership activities to meet the needs of the community, WashU and the mission of the YMCA. 2. Mentor and support student leaders as they develop leadership skills, navigate partnerships, recruit and support volunteers and lead community-based initiatives. 3. Oversight of current community service programs, Student Executive Council, and administration support of social media outlets. 4. Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations while collaborating closely with YMCA branches and university departments to advance shared goals, including participation in interdepartmental teams. 5. Assists in the marketing and distribution of branch information, may organize and schedule program registrations. 6. Serve as the backbone of community partnerships by ensuring sustainability and compliance, supporting annual MOUs, and facilitating regular check-ins through meetings, surveys, and emails. 7. Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives. 8. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events. 9. May assist with Board of Advisors meetings. 10. Support evaluation and reporting on program efficacy 11. Performs all other duties as assigned LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: · Engaging community · Volunteerism · Philanthropy · Developing self and others · Program management · Fiscal management · Collaboration QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred. · One to two years related experience preferred. · Must be 21 years of age. · Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications. · Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: · The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · While performing the duties of this job, the employee maybe required to use a computer and be able to communicate using a computer or electronic device. · The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. · The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. · Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. · The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred. One to two years related experience preferred. Must be 21 years of age. Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Full Compensation Package (when applicable): Health InsuranceDental and Vision Insurance403(b) Retirement SavingsRetirement fund of 12% per pay period after 2 years of full time employment20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist UniversityFree household membership to YMCA nationwideDiscounts on YMCA programsDiscounts on YMCA Childcare</p>