Director of Community Relations

Job Description

Salary starts $60,000 per year based on experience

Qualifications

• You enjoy building relationships and spending time in the community
• You are confident presenting to and engaging with senior leaders and decision-makers
• You are motivated by goals and comfortable being accountable for growth results
• You can connect business needs with mission-driven solutions
• You are organized and able to manage a full pipeline of opportunities
• You thrive in a role with variety, autonomy, and external visibility

Essential Functions

• This is a highly external, relationship-focused role. You will spend a significant portion of your time in the community meeting with executives, attending networking events, and representing the YMCA to potential partners.
• In a typical week, you may prospect new business, lead presentations with HR leaders or executives, follow up on partnership opportunities, and track progress within your sales pipeline. You will also work closely with internal teams to ensure that once a partnership is secured, the onboarding experience is smooth and employees feel welcomed and engaged.
• This role blends consultative sales with mission-driven work. You will need to clearly communicate the value of YMCA membership in ways that align with organizational priorities such as employee wellness, engagement, and retention.
• You will manage multiple relationships at different stages, from initial outreach to long-term engagement. Success in this role requires persistence, organization, and the ability to maintain momentum over time.

Benefits

• Access to UnitedHealthcare Medical coverage, along with complimentary dental and vision care for employees
• Free Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Life Insurance coverage
• A generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• A 12% employer contribution to your retirement savings

Our Mission

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.