Vermont Afghan Alliance · 1 week ago
Executive Director
Burlington, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $85K/yrVermont Afghan Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to welcoming and assisting Afghan allies in Vermont. They are seeking a motivated and dynamic Executive Director to lead the organization, focusing on fundraising, program management, and organizational development.
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Hiring Manager
Erika Schramm
Responsibilities
Fundraising and Development: A minimum of 20% of the Executive Director’s time, with support from a fundraising consultant and Board Members, is dedicated to raising the funds needed to sustain and grow the organization. Fundraising responsibilities include, developing future programs and budgets consistent with a strategic plan, grant writing, and meeting with potential funders – both public (government) and private
Program Management: The Executive Director serves as the program manager for the organization, overseeing and supporting program officers in meeting all program objectives, including grant reporting and programmatic outcomes
Communications: The Executive Director serves as the primary spokesperson for the organization, and with support from the Operations Manager and interns, manages the Alliance’s website, newsletter and social media. The Executive Director supports opportunities for the organization to engage the public and media about the Alliance’s work
Organizational Development: The Executive Director is responsible for supporting the Board of Directors in conducting regular Board meetings, developing and implementing a strategic plan, and all other aspects of organizational development. The Executive Director, with support from the Operations Manager, develops office policies and procedures and ensures staff receive regular training
Human Resources: The Executive Director, with support from the Operations Manager, is responsible for the recruitment and onboarding of new staff, management of human resources, the termination of staff, and at all times maintaining a safe, respectful and inclusive work environment
Budget Management: The Executive Director, with support from the Operations Manager, is responsible for overseeing the proper financial management of the Alliance, including budget development, forecasting, financial reporting and compliance
Qualification
Required
Relevant education and prior experience working in non-profit management, non-profit governance or in program management
Prior grant writing and fundraising experience
Ability to manage and implement a complex budget and multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
Adept at navigating a dynamic and ever changing political and funding landscape
Excellent people skills, specifically the ability to lead and inspire a team, interns and volunteers and build community partnerships
Demonstrated ability to work and thrive in a multicultural environment, across language barriers and cultural traditions
Preferred
Ability to speak Pashto and/or Dari a bonus
Connection to or experience working with the humanitarian sector or refugee resettlement
Prior grant management experience including implementation, evaluation and reporting
Prior experience with case management and providing constituent services
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off (paid family and medical leave, paid vacation and holidays)
Pension plan (Vermont Saves)
Company
Vermont Afghan Alliance
Vermont Afghan Alliance is a nonprofit organization that provides housing assistance, education programs, and community advocacy services.
Founded in 2021
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase