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Vermont Conservation Voters is looking for a new Executive Director to lead the organization during an exciting time of growth and expanding impact. The ideal candidate is a seasoned and collaborative nonprofit leader familiar with electoral and legislative campaigns, environmental policy issues, environmental justice, and the Vermont political landscape. The position requires exceptional communication and relationship-building skills and a candidate that leads with vision and authenticity in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Founded in 1982, VCV is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit that works to elect environmentally-friendly candidates to public office, and then holds elected officials accountable for the decisions they make affecting our air, water, wildlife, land, communities, and health. The Executive Director manages and coordinates all programs, generates organizational cohesion and sense of direction, keeps the Board of Directors informed and engaged, maintains and strengthens membership and development, and provides an articulate voice for VCV on all its core issues. The position also supports the work of VCV’s strategic partner, Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), in accordance with a Memorandum of Agreement and Resource Sharing Agreement between the two organizations.
VCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates whose identities have been historically underrepresented in the environmental movement, including people who identify as Black, Indigenous, Hispanic or Latino, Asian or Pacific Islander, or people of color; people from marginalized economic backgrounds; and people living with disabilities.
This is a full-time position based at our Montpelier office. The starting salary range is $75,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience, plus a $20,000 annual stipend. A full position profile, including more information on responsibilities, preferred qualifications, benefits and compensation, can be found on our website, www.vermontconservationvoters.com/employment. To apply, candidates should send a resume and a cover letter to applications@vermontconservationvoters.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Vermont Conservation Voters is looking for a new Executive Director to lead the organization during an exciting time of growth and expanding impact. The ideal candidate is a seasoned and collaborative nonprofit leader familiar with electoral and legislative campaigns, environmental policy issues, environmental justice, and the Vermont political landscape. The position requires exceptional communication and relationship-building skills and a candidate that leads with vision and authenticity in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Founded in 1982, VCV is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit that works to elect environmentally-friendly candidates to public office, and then holds elected officials accountable for the decisions they make affecting our air, water, wildlife, land, communities, and health. The Executive Director manages and coordinates all programs, generates organizational cohesion and sense of direction, keeps the Board of Directors…
Benefits
In additional to health and dental insurance coverage through an annual stipend, benefits include employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, a SIMPLE IRA plan with an employer match of up to 3%, a flexible and hybrid work schedule, and generous paid time off (including 18 days of accrued vacation per year (and 24 days after three years with the organization), two personal days, 13 paid holidays, and sick time).
In additional to health and dental insurance coverage through an annual stipend, benefits include employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, a SIMPLE IRA plan with an employer match of up to 3%, a flexible and hybrid work schedule, and generous paid time off (including 18 days of accrued vacation per year (and 24 days after three years with the organization), two personal days, 13 paid holidays, and sick time).
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How to Apply
To be considered, candidates must include a resume and a cover letter that describes how their qualifications and experience match the needs and mission of Vermont Conservation Voters. Please email required documents, preferably as a combined PDF, to applications@vermontconservationvoters.org with the subject line “VCV Executive Director”. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
To be considered, candidates must include a resume and a cover letter that describes how their qualifications and experience match the needs and mission of Vermont Conservation…
