at YMCA of Metro Chicago in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Inspiring Change through the Power of Play! Make a Difference in Your Community - the Elmhurst YMCA is now hiring a full-time Manager, Community Concierge!
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is dedicated to creating long-lasting positive change, whether it's through health and wellbeing, early education, violence prevention, or one of our other programs and services. We're looking for talented individuals who are committed to empowering our community by creating a safe and welcoming environment that encourages growth and support - individuals like you!
The Manager, Community Concierge, will lead the concierge team at the local Community Hub and provide best-in-class levels of customer service and experiences. You will collaborate with Community Hub leadership and stakeholders across the association to implement operations standards that support enterprise goals and elevate the customer experience.
Salary range starts at $42,000 per year with full-time benefits and opportunities to grow within the organization!
Scopes and Responsibility
Manage the Community Hub's concierge team, including front-desk operations, scheduling and attendance, and administration
Implement and measures customer engagement strategies that increase retention, influence value, and drive a dynamic customer-centric culture
Partners with Community Hub leadership to operate facility opening/closing procedures, develop engagement events, ensure adequate staffing coverage, and serve as YMCA ambassador
Provides support to leadership at the Community Hub for marketing, sales, and customer experience initiatives
Collaborate with customer experience leadership and team members across Community Hubs to maintain and elevate operational standards and customer experience
Assist with back office and administrative support
Build and maintain long-lasting, strong relationships with customers while partnering with them to better understand their personal objectives and needs
Recruit, hire, train, mentor, coach, and manage a team focused on customer experience and engagement
Requirements
Associate's degree in business, operations, marketing, hospitality, or equivalent
2 years of related work experience, including managerial responsibilities
Bilingual, English/Spanish a plus, not required
Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed
Proficiency of the technology ecosystem (specifically customer data, CRM, customer engagement) preferred
Top-notch verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Sound leadership ability, including motivating, coaching, and performance management
Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund
Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members
Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
Complimentary Adult YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!
Child Abuse Prevention - Support the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor
Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Qualifications
Behaviors
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Education
Associates of Business Administration (preferred)
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Employment is subject to a background check.
