Executive Director
Quick answer
Vermont Center for Ecostudies is hiring a senior Executive Director (White River Junction, VT) paying $150k-$225k to lead strategic leadership, fundraising, and program development.
- Role
- Executive Director
- Organization
- Vermont Center for Ecostudies
- Location
- VCE office at 20 Palmer Court in White River Junction, Vermont
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $150,000 - $225,000 per year, with eligibility to receive a discretionary annual performance bonus
- Category
- Other
The role
The Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) is seeking an Executive Director to lead the strategic leadership and compassionate management of the organization, focusing on fundraising, program development, and financial management.
What you'll do
- Work with the board and staff to execute VCE’s mission.
- Communicate goals and strategies internally and externally.
- Be a positive and accessible leader to the VCE staff.
- Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate a senior management team.
- Oversee annual budgeting and financial reporting.
- Partner with the director of development, board, and staff to raise annual restricted and unrestricted support.
What it takes
- At least five years of experience leading a medium to large nonprofit organization, academic enterprise, or public entity focused on science and/or conservation
- Experience leading an organization through a period of growth and increasing complexity
- Ability to carry out external responsibilities while motivating results-oriented teams
- Extensive fundraising experience with a knack for building authentic relationships with supporters
- An advanced degree in natural science or related field with a corresponding record of professional achievement
- Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to broad, non-scientific audiences
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, generous paid time off
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located at the VCE office in White River Junction, Vermont.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $150,000 - $225,000 per year, with eligibility to receive a discretionary annual performance bonus.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include at least five years of experience leading a medium to large nonprofit organization, extensive fundraising experience, and an advanced degree in natural science or related field.
How do I apply?
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume as one PDF to [email protected] with the title format: Last Name ED Application.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office at the VCE office in White River Junction, Vermont.
How to apply
Apply directly on Vermont Center for Ecostudies's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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