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Lead with Purpose. Inspire Change. Strengthen Communities.

Since 1937, Vermont Achievement Center has been dedicated to supporting children and families throughout the Rutland region and across Vermont. We are committed to building a thriving community where every child and family has the opportunity, support, and confidence to reach their fullest potential.

We are seeking a dynamic, visionary, and mission-driven Executive Director to lead our organization into its next chapter of growth and impact. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nonprofit leader who is passionate about community engagement, strategic leadership, and empowering teams to make a meaningful difference every day.

Position Summary

The Executive Director provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and day-to-day management of Vermont Achievement Center, Inc. This role advances the organizations mission through effective program oversight, operational excellence, and strong community partnerships. The Executive Director serves as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors while ensuring alignment between organizational strategy and program implementation.

This position requires a collaborative leader who can inspire staff, strengthen community relationships, oversee financial sustainability, and champion the organizations long-term vision.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Operations

Provide visionary leadership in collaboration with the Board of

Directors and leadership team to establish organizational priorities and strategic goals.

Oversee all agency operations to ensure programs are effective,

mission-aligned, and responsive to community needs.

Lead organizational planning, policy development, and performance

measurement initiatives.

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and

excellence.

Board & Community Engagement

Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, ensuring

transparent and consistent communication.

Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners,

donors, stakeholders, and public agencies.

Maintain a visible and engaged presence within the organization and

throughout the community.

Represent the organization publicly with professionalism, passion,

and integrity.

Financial Management & Development

Partner with the Finance Department to oversee budgeting, financial

planning, grant preparation, and expenditure monitoring.

Lead fundraising and development initiatives, including donor

cultivation, grant strategy, and identifying new funding opportunities.

Support long-term organizational sustainability through strategic

financial leadership.

Team Leadership & Organizational Culture

Lead and support staff through effective communication, mentorship,

and team development.

Participate in union-related matters, including collective

bargaining, contract administration, and maintaining productive labor-management relationships.

Ensure effective conflict resolution and thoughtful decision-making

with sound judgment and discretion.

Marketing & Outreach

Guide organizational marketing, branding, public relations, and

digital communications strategies.

Strengthen community awareness and engagement through outreach and

partnership development.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is an experienced nonprofit leader who brings strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and a strong commitment to community impact.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Minimum of five years of leadership experience in the nonprofitsector.

Demonstrated success in organizational leadership, program

management, and strategic planning.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building

skills.

Experience managing multiple priorities and leading teams in a

dynamic environment.

Financial management experience, including budgeting and grant

oversight.

Experience with marketing, public relations, and community

engagement initiatives.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report

writing and public presentations.

Proficiency with database software, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and

word processing applications.

Current valid drivers license required.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Benefits:

Supporting children starts with supporting the people who care for them. We offer one of the most generous paid time off programs in our field - because rest, family time, and personal well-being matter.

All full-time team

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