Chief Development Officer (CDO) - YWCA : Job Details

YWCA Central Maine is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. YWCA Central Maine has been in the Lewiston-Auburn community since 1878 and was originally founded out of concern about the living conditions, educational, and childcare needs among young women and girls. From addressing food insecurity, childcare services, aquatics programs at the community's only public pool, to programs that address issues that pervade our community and daily lives, YWCA Central Maine offers services and programs that reflect the needs of our local community.

If you are passionate about eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all, we want you on our team!

You can find information here on full- and part-time employment opportunities.

YWCA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry or national origin, color, sex, immigration status, age, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for managing YWCA Central Maine's development, fundraising, and implementation of the agency's marketing/communications and public relations strategies. The CDO will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the organizations fundraising initiatives including corporate sponsorships, major gifts, annual appeals, grants, and signature events. The CDO works closely with the CEO and the board's Fundraising Committee. This position will provide oversight, development, implementation, and support materials for agency programs, departments, events, and mission related initiatives in the areas of communications, and public relations. This includes internal and external communications, marketing materials, leading and coordinating fundraising efforts, donor management, grant writing and reporting (by capturing success stories, video stories, and data), and managing content for YWCAs website and social media platforms. The CDO will also represent the YWCA in the community at various engagement and tabling events.

This position is a regular full-time position, 40 hours per week, generally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasionally early mornings, evenings, and weekend events are required. The primary job site is in Lewiston.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to plan and lead key agency fundraising activities and events
• Grant Management skills -Grant writing, calendar management, researching, and reporting
• Cultivate major donors and gifts as part of a Campaign Development Team
• Develop and implement strategies for solicitation that will grow annual revenue from individuals, corporations, and foundations
• Project management skills and data entry skills (donor software management skills)
• Ability to lead the development and design of marketing materials (Newsletters, email campaigns, direct mail, social media content, brochures, event materials, press releases etc.)
• Ability to work as a contributing member of a professional, effective work team
• Knowledge of web design and website content development; Squarespace experience preferred
• Public speaking experience- ability to represent YWCA at various events in the community, including speaking on behalf of the organization at various community tabling events.
• Experience with video production is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in development, philanthropy, journalism, mass communications, marketing, digital marketing, graphic design, public relations, or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• A minimum of five years' leadership experience in a nonprofit, government, or philanthropic setting with a focus on marketing and/or development tasks and duties.
• Experience with project management, data entry, program marketing, public speaking, organizing events, grant writing, and grant management.

Please send a resume and cover letter describing your relevant experience to:

YWCA Central Maine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disability.

YWCA Central Maine is seeking several part-time Swim Instructors for our location in Lewiston. The Swim Instructor plays a significant role in the overall success and safety of YWCA Aquatic Department's program activities. The swim instructor position reports to the Health & Wellness Director and the Swim Lessons Coordinator. The position is part-time, and on-the-job training is available!

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Teach swim lessons to children from ages 6 months old to 12 years old
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working with children
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Prioritizes water safety
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a team member
• Must be able to ensure compliance with YWCA safety standards, policies and procedures as needed especially important COVID protocols including maintaining the cleanliness of the pool area.

Preferred Qualifications (not required for consideration):

• American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard with CPR for the Professional Rescuer

YWCA Central Maine is searching for a hard-working, dependable individual to fill the part-time position of Certified Lifeguard. The Lifeguard plays a significant role in the overall success and safety of YWCA aquatics activities. The lifeguard position reports to the Health & Wellness Director and on-duty pool supervisor(s). The position is part-time.

Requirements:

• American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard with CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• Must be able to work independently, have knowledge of safety protocols and willingness to work as part of a team
• Must be at least 15 years of age

This position is located at YWCA Central Maine in Lewiston.

With the support of the Director of Childcare Services, Assistant Director of Childcare Services, Site Supervisor, and/or Lead Preschool Teachers (depending on time of day and classroom assignments), Assistant Preschool/PreK teachers are responsible for the implementation of program content, daily operations, and supervision of the YWCA Preschool/PreK. This program is designed to provide a safe, supervised, enriched care for children where their overall development is encouraged and enhanced in the spirit of the YWCA.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that quality care is tailored and grouped according to age or ability and that programming meets the developmental needs of children in care.
• Facilitates programs and activities designed to enhance the learning of participates.
• Ensures that children have the opportunity to participate in a variety of enriching activities each day.
• ACTIVELY Monitors the welfare of children involved in the program and reports on their development when necessary.
• Ensures that child discipline issues are handled in a sound and respectful way and those problems are prevented or minimized through appropriate strategies and plans.
• Maintains effective communication with parents about the activities of their child.
• Participates in and supports the Aquatics and Food and Nutrition Program to ensure collaborative programmatic success.
• Ability to meet the social-emotional, physical, and developmental needs of individual children.
• Supports site supervisor in planning and preparing activities for both School Age Programming; including Summer Camp, as well as Preschool Programming.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Demonstrate the ability to uphold the mission of the YWCA Central Maine
• Effective and empowering leadership skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Demonstrate a good understanding of children's growth and development.
• Ability to instruct other adults, especially by good role modeling in interactions with children.
• Ability to meet the social-emotional, physical, and developmental needs of individual children.
• Ability to oversee both small and large groups of children at the same time.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of nutrition, hygiene, health, and first aid.
• Ability to swim with the children in the pool
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of culturally diverse populations
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum six months experience working with children
• High School diploma or equivalency
• CPR & First Aid Certified
• Water Safety Certified (Available free online through Red Cross)

YWCA Central Maine is seeking a qualified, reliable individual to serve as a member of our childcare team. This is a part-time position (weekdays) in Lewiston. With the support of the School Age Lead, Director of Childcare Services, and/or Lead Preschool Teachers (depending on time of day and classroom assignments), Childcare Support Staff are responsible for the implementation of program content, daily operations, and supervision of the YWCA Preschool and/or School Age Programs. This program is designed to provide safe, supervised, enriched care for children where their overall development is encouraged and enhanced in the spirit of the YWCA.

Preferred knowledge and experience:

• Ability to meet the social-emotional, physical, and developmental needs of individual children.
• Can oversee both small and large groups of children at the same time.
• Dependable and flexible in a changing work environment.
• Can uphold the mission of YWCA Central Maine.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of children's growth and development.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of six months experience working with children.
• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Must be able to pass the state licensing requirements for childcare workers (including SBI and DHHS check).
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• CPR & First Aid Certified (or willingness to become certified)