9/20/2024  Airwaves Editor

The Chicago Yacht Club Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity focused on bringing the joys and benefits of boating to Chicagoland youth.  Two years ago, the Foundation minted a new strategic plan, calling for significant growth of the organization and a meaningful positive impact on the lives of thousands of Chicagoland youth.  To that end, the Foundation aims to engage in four key activities.

  • Introduction of boating to thousands of Chicago youth each year;
  • Induction of interested youth by exposing them to meaningful programming designed to teach them about boating and related skills; 
  • Development of our youth who are interesting in furthering their boating knowledge; and 
  • Inspiration of our youth by exposing them to role models and offering them scholarship opportunities to enhance their lives.

In the past three years, the Foundation has dramatically expanded its programming in all four of these areas, thanks to the support of our professional Program Manager and Community Sailing Manager, and the support of over 300 donors.  Now, the Foundation is ready to continue its growth by hiring its inaugural Executive Director.  This role will require a strong visionary leader who shares our vision and passion for exposing youth to our sport, and who is prepared to bring their knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm to Chicago and lead the Foundation’s efforts in the future.

For more information and to apply please see OUR FULL JOB AD HERE