Director, Strategy and Quality Practices, Faith & Community Connections

The Director of Strategy and Quality Practices for Faith and Community Connections leads the advancement of community-based services across the YMCA network by unifying strategies, aligning practices, and driving quality improvement. This role focuses on advancing Y‑USA’s long‑term vision of Creating Connected Communities by integrating the Y’s Christian heritage and faith‑informed approaches across programs, services, leadership development, and national initiatives. The role guides the adoption of leading practices, mobilizes systemwide activation support, and cultivates partnerships while strengthening local Ys in their operational excellence—ensuring they are equipped with consistent, high-quality approaches that support organizational health, sustainability, and long-term success. Operating as a strategic leader and facilitator of the network, this role informs innovation, accelerates shared outcomes, and enhances the overall vitality of the YMCA. This position is grant funded role through 2029.