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Human Resources and Finance Manager

Position Summary and Purpose:

The Vermont Association of Conservation Districts (VACD) is seeking an experienced,

knowledgeable, and hands-on manager to lead the organizations human resources and

finance functions and to provide Vermonts 14 Natural Resources Conservation Districts with

human resources support and guidance. This position is fully remote, with occasional

in-person meetings throughout Vermont.

VACD Duties

Oversee human resources and legal compliance for a nonprofit with approximately 25 staff,

including:

? Managing hiring process for all new staff, coordinating with the Natural Resources

Conservation Service (NRCS) and other agency partners as appropriate

? Developing and maintaining job descriptions in coordination with the VACD Executive

Director and the NRCC Administrator

? Ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations

? Overseeing benefits programs, including a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, 401k plan, and

Family and Medical Leave Insurance plan.

? Providing trainings for staff, as needed, including topics such as:

? Employee management and supervision

? Conducting employee evaluations

? Employment law, such as fair employment practices and reasonable

accommodations

? Participating or assisting in employee evaluations, as needed

? Developing and updating human resources policies and procedures

? Conducting market analysis for salaries and benefits, as needed

? Advising the VACD board on human resources issues, as needed

? Onboarding new staff

? Working with the VACD Executive Director and NRCC Administrator to identify training

needs and options for external training

? Taking part in district manager meetings and VACD staff meetings

? Assisting with organizing day-long district manager and VACD staff gatherings, as

needed

? Maintaining personnel files and all required documentation

Assist Executive Director, Director of Operations, and Grants Managers with financial

management and oversight, including:

Day-to-Day Financial Operations

? Managing payroll

? Monitoring cashflow

Grant & Program Financial Support

? Assisting with grant and program accounting, invoicing and financial reporting

? Assisting with subgrantee invoice review for completeness and compliance

? Assisting with tracking grant expenditures and deliverables in coordination with program

staff

Financial Reporting & Reconciliations

? Supporting preparation of financial materials for leadership and the board

? Assisting with annual budget preparation

Natural Resources Conservation District (NRCD) Support Duties:

Provide human resources, policy, and legal compliance support to 14 units of local government,

including:

? Support district hiring processes when requested

? Provide HR trainings for district staff and managers

? Assist districts with identifying and evaluating benefit options

? Draft recommended HR policies and staff handbook for districts and provide revisions

when needed

? Assist with onboarding of new district staff when requested

? Research and identify training options for district staff and district managers (DMs) in

human resources and other areas of organizational operations

? Advise DMs on compliance with federal and state law

? Advise DMs on employee evaluation process and resolving performance issues

? Develop sample job descriptions districts can use as a template

? Develop sample policy documents that districts can use as a template

? Conduct market analysis for salary and benefits for district positions, or conduct other

HR-related research, as needed

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

? Minimum of 5 years of experience working in human resources. Management

experience preferred.

? Experience working with or within nonprofit organizations and local government entities.

? Educational background in human resources, organizational management, or related

fields preferred.

? Experience with bookkeeping and financial management is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

? Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities, with a proven track record of advancing

organizational goals.

? Ability to work independently, with strong time management and organizational skills.

? Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present

complex information succinctly and clearly.

? Strong customer service mindset.

? Familiarity with employment law and best practices, p

Vermont Association of Conservation Districts

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