Executive Director — YWCA of Binghamton and Broome County (Binghamton, NY)

Overview

YWCA of Binghamton and Broome County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. For more than 130 years, the organization has provided transformative programs in housing, childcare, recovery support, and racial justice, serving as a pillar of stability and empowerment in the community.

The Role

The Executive Director will serve as the chief executive, providing visionary leadership, financial stewardship, and operational oversight. This role includes advancing strategy, fundraising, and community partnerships. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the ED ensures programs are impactful, sustainable, and aligned with the YWCA’s mission of social change.

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of nonprofit leadership experience, with proven success in financial management, fundraising, program oversight, and staff development. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Strong communication skills and a deep commitment to racial justice and women’s empowerment are essential.

Highlights

• Salary range: $100,000 – $122,000 + health, dental, PTO, and retirement plan with employer contribution after two years
• Reports to Board of Directors; oversees staff and volunteers across multiple housing, childcare, and recovery programs
• Sector: Women’s Services • Housing & Homelessness • Human Rights • Children & Youth • Victim Support
• Unique opportunity: Lead a major expansion project—the Intergenerational Campus—which will add 68 new affordable housing units, including 38 reserved for survivors of domestic violence, growing the YWCA’s housing capacity to 310 units
• Location: Hybrid (must be based in or near Binghamton, NY)

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To apply, 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to: hr@ywcabing.org