Executive Director

Lamoille Mentoring is looking for a dynamic self-starter to grow its brand new organization! Bring your nonprofit leadership, startup, or program management experience to enhance the futures of Lamoille youth by promoting mentorship throughout Lamoille County. Full-time, hybrid, competitive salary and benefits. Learn more and apply at http://www.lamoillementoring.org.

About Lamoille Mentoring

Lamoille Mentoring is a newly established, rapidly growing nonprofit in Morrisville, Vermont that provides adult/child, community-based mentoring for children and youth in rural Lamoille County.

Overview

The Executive Director works with the Board of Directors to advance the mission of Lamoille Mentoring. The Executive Director manages all aspects of the program and makes strong connections throughout Lamoille County communities in order to facilitate fundraising and mentor recruitment. We are seeking an energetic individual who thinks big, brings a wide array of skills, and relishes connecting people.

Executive Director Responsibilities

1. Fundraising & Administrative (35%)

• Develop & oversee budget
• Spearhead fundraising, including grant-writing and major donor outreach
• Ensure legal and ethical compliance
• Facilitate Board of Directors engagement and oversight
• Engage in professional development to increase knowledge of best practices

2. Program Management (35%)

• Oversee all aspects of mentoring programs, including scope, impact and safety.
• Recruit, interview, screen, train, orient and match mentors/mentees
• Organize trainings and group activities, and provide ongoing support
• Conduct program evaluations and integrate continual improvements
• Monitor volunteer performance, participation, and attendance and maintain
  corresponding records

3. Outreach and Promotion (20%)

• Initiate presentations to targeted organizations
• Build strategic partnerships with potential allies and stakeholders
• Manage all online and offline marketing

4. Organizational Development (10%)

• Develop organizational infrastructure
• With board, develop and execute plan for growing organization and impact
• As organization grows, hire and supervise staff.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong organizational, writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Financial literacy, digital literacy, budget management, grant-writing skills
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Experience working with children in formal or informal settings
• Experience running a nonprofit organization
• Fundraising experience

Compensation

• Salary range beginning at $75,000 depending on experience.
• Health stipend
• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan options
• Simple IRA contribution: Employer match up to 3%
• Generous combined time off
• Reimbursement for approved work-related travel

Job Requirements

• This position is based in Morrisville, Vermont and will require a minimum of three days a week in the office.
• This position requires the ability to perform computer-based work for extended periods and travel for meetings, presentations, and engagements.
• Reliable four-season transportation is necessary to support in-person attendance at events throughout Lamoille County.
• Components of this job may be done remotely. While working remotely, employee
  must have adequate internet to achieve their job functions.

To Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to lamoille.mentoring@gmail.com. In your application, please acknowledge you recognize that this job requires a weekly physical presence in Lamoille County and how you will satisfy that requirement. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Lamoille Mentoring is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes inclusivity and we actively encourage all potential candidates to apply, including people from historically underrepresented groups.