Employment Opportunities
Noonmark Nonprofit Services welcomes classified advertisements from individuals, nonprofit organizations and businesses. The ads are printed in the Noonmark Reader (if deadlines permit) and on our website.Ads are $25.00 for a combined publication in one bi-weekly issue of the Noonmark Reader and here on this page for two weeks. We do not offer online credit card transactions, so payment must be made by check to Noomark, 86 Cherry Lane, Burlington, VT 05401.
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CURRENT CLASSIFIEDS
TRAIL DIRECTOR
Start Date: January 5, 2009
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) seeks a creative, talented, and energetic individual to lead our team in the development and stewardship of our 740-mile water trail. The NFCT route extends from the Adirondacks to Northern Maine, and our vision is equally expansive, encompassing recreation, heritage, tourism, grassroots engagement, and a regional perspective.
The Trail Director will be responsible for all aspects of Trail management, including trail maintenance and development; volunteer, intern, and adopter coordination; funding development to support trail projects; and representation of the trail at regional and national trail forums.
The ideal applicant will bring successful experience managing the mechanics of trail projects, an understanding of working both within an organization and with a range of external partners to accomplish on the ground results, an ability to effectively structure the ongoing vitality of a nationally-recognized recreational resource, and a passion for excellence. Experience with trails and volunteer management is required, as is a willingness to travel within the region. Relevant undergraduate or master’s degree preferred.
This is a full time equivalent position with benefits; reports to NFCT’s Executive Director. Position based in NFCT’s Waitsfield, Vermont office.
Send cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@northernforestcanoetrail.org with subject line Trail Director. No phone calls.
For more information visit: www.northernforestcanoetrail.org
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Start Date: October 1, 2008
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) seeks a creative, talented, and energetic individual to join our team as we expand our community outreach programming. The NFCT water trail route extends from the Adirondacks to Northern Maine, and our vision is equally expansive, encompassing recreation, heritage, tourism, grassroots engagement, and a regional perspective.
The Program Director, a new position at NFCT, will be responsible for administering NFCT’s community outreach programs, which include both tourism development and youth programming linked to our route, and for coordinating NFCT’s communications. The ideal applicant will bring successful experience collaborating with a variety of partners around shared outcomes, a passion for bringing people together to create and deliver successful programs, and a commitment to high quality communication and reliable follow-through both within NFCT and beyond.
Experience in program development/management, strong communications skills, and a willingness to travel within the region are required. Undergraduate or master’s degree in related field preferred. This is a full time equivalent position with benefits; reports to NFCT’s Executive Director. Position is based in NFCT’s Waitsfield, Vermont office.
E- mail cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@northernforestcanoetrail.org, with subject line Program Director. No phone calls.
For more information visit: www.northernforestcanoetrail.org
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Nationally recognized, results oriented statewide anti-hunger advocacy organization seeks executive director with leadership, creativity and programmatic expertise to further advance sound and effective nutrition-assistance policy, educational initiatives, and informational services that prevent hunger and improve access to nutritious food for all Vermonters. Responsible for managing internal organization including fiscal management, development and fundraising, staff and board relations, and statewide anti-hunger program and legislative/advocacy initiatives to ensure a comprehensive nutrition safety net.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree or commensurate experience and 10 to 15 years administrative and supervisory experience in non-profit management
• Excellent fundraising, supervisory, financial management, communication and program planning skills
• Ability to handle daily details of running a non-profit yet be visionary and flexible in order to adapt to changing social and political environments and accomplish VTCECH’s mission
• Knowledge of legislative process, comfort working with state and federal policy makers
• Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with staff, board, donors, media, policy makers, and in public forums
How to Apply:
Position is open until filled; interviewing may begin immediately. For the position overview and complete job description, visit www.vtnohunger.org.
Submit resume and current salary, or salary expectation, by September 30, 2008 to the:
Executive Search Committee
Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger
180 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401
e-mail belliot@vtnohunger.org.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Food Works at Two Rivers Center, a growing nonprofit educational firm in Montpelier, Vermont, announces the opening of a new, full-time position of Administrative Director. Successful applicant will be responsible for overall financial and human resource management, contract management and compliance, and supervision of office and technological systems.
The Administrative Director will serve on an executive team together with the two co-founders. Proficiency in Excel and Word required, including experience managing financial record keeping systems in nonprofit or for-profit business; working knowledge of Quickbooks Pro a plus.
Send cover letter, resume and two letters of reference to:
Administrative Director Position,
Food Works at Two Rivers Center,
64 Main St. Montpelier, Vermont 05602
or e-mail to info@tworiverscenter.org.
Salary with benefits commensurate with experience. Position open until filled. No phone calls please. For more information about our organization please visit www.tworiverscenter.org.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
VFN is seeking a dynamic, collaborative leader with exceptional communication and management abilities and a passionate commitment to our mission and goals to guide our family support and advocacy organization.
Qualifications:
• Masters degree in human services, education, nonprofit management, or public administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of five years of senior-level experience leading complex nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, family support, early intervention, and/or disabilities, or comparable field;
• Strong management and systems analysis skills with experience in aligning management systems and procedures;
• Strong ability to build and maintain a highly functioning and cohesive team;
• Commitment to and working knowledge of family-centered care, family support, disabilities, special education and disability law and issues faced by families who have children with special needs.
Individuals with personal knowledge of disabilities and/or chronic illness are encouraged to apply. Competitive benefits and salary commensurate with education and experience.
Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact information for six references (including peers, direct reports, supervisors and/or individuals external to your organization with whom you work fairly closely) by October 3, 2008, to
Executive Search Committee
Attn: Ric Corso
Vermont Family Network
600 Blair Park Road, Suite #240
Williston, VT 05495-7549
Or via email to ric.corso@vtfn.org
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PART TIME OFFICE MANAGER
Grounds for Health, an international nonprofit focused on women's health, seeks office manager three days per week. Ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-directed team player with excellent writing, editing, typing and communication skills. Must have strong computer skills, including HTML, PowerPoint and desktop publishing. Please submit cover letter and
resume to august@groundsforhealth.org.
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DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
CENTRAL
VERMONT ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, INC.
~~~Local Partnerships in Learning~~~
Serving Washington, Lamoille, and Orange Counties for Forty Years
Community-based education nonprofit seeking the person who is inspired by the organization's compelling literacy mission and long history of effective service and can generate increasing levels of support for its continuation.
Responsibilities include full-time development leadership and direct activity related to fundraising. Applicants must demonstrate skill and experience in the areas of public relations, research, writing, planning, collaboration, and database management. Selection will be based on evidence of a successful track record of donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and meeting fundraising targets.
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
CENTRAL
VERMONT ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, INC.
~~~Local Partnerships in Learning~~~
Serving Washington, Lamoille, and Orange Counties for Forty Years
Community-based education nonprofit seeking the person who will lead the organization's outreach activity with skill, creativity and enthusiasm.
Responsibilities include raising local awareness of education programs for adults and teens, promotion and supervision of volunteer systems, and collaboration with development efforts.
Demonstrable skill required for creating and implementing communication plans, website maintenance, database management, producing promotional materials and publications.
Appreciation of volunteerism and familiarity with the central Vermont region essential.
For either position:
Please submit cover letter, resume, list of references, and supporting materials by September 17, 2008 to:
Executive Team, Central Vermont Adult Basic Education
46 Washington Street
Suite 100
Barre, VT 05641
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TREASURER/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (VOLUNTEER BOARD POSITION)
The Women in Coffee (WIC) organization seeks an energetic individual to join our Board of Directors in the role of Treasurer / Chief Financial Officer. This is a volunteer board member position to join a dynamic board with over 280 years in the coffee industry and a wealth of experience and enthusiasm for our cause.
WIC is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization of women and men in the coffee industry, working together to achieve our mission to "empower women in the international coffee community to achieve meaningful and sustainable lives; and to encourage and recognize the participation of women in all aspects of the coffee industry." With five solid years developing our network and core fundraising events, a recent hire of our first Executive Director and the launch of our first International Conference, WIC is poised to significantly increase our impact on women in the global coffee industry.
Our Board members are active professionals throughout the coffee trade from agricultural production, to exporting and importing to training to sales and marketing. WIC board members understand the key challenges women face and, through their own experiences, have powerful insight into opportunities to help other women overcome those challenges. A new board member to fulfill the role of Treasurer/CFO would complement our team and help us continue our success.
The position is open to any individual with a desire to support our cause, experience in non-profit management and significant financial management skills. We appreciate your interest and invite you to request a full board member application packet from Margaret Swallow at mmswallow@fuse.net. Details about the Treasurer/CFO position are below. If you know of candidates who might be interested to apply, please forward this information to them.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The chief financial officer, who shall be known as the Treasurer, is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting of the organization and assuring that the board is apprised of the financial well-being of the organization on an ongoing basis. The Treasurer shall at all times ensure that the fiscal affairs of the organization are carried out in compliance with the By-Laws of the corporation and in compliance with State and Federal regulations governing a non-profit corporation. The organization currently has a part-time bookkeeping assistant located in Vermont and uses QuickBooks software (web edition).
In addition to the regular responsibilities of a Board Member, the Treasurer shall:
o Ensure that the organization's financial records should be current and available at all times for inspection by any member in good standing.
o Oversee the WIC bookkeeper to ensure that all deposits and disbursements are properly recorded.
o Work with the WIC staff to produce quarterly financial updates of budget actuals vs. estimated income and expenses and identifying any deviations that the Board needs to address.
o Prepare fiscal year budget proposals for review/approval by the Board.
o Oversee the preparation and submission of all necessary tax filings.
o Ensure that all past financial statements and tax returns are maintained by the organization.
o Make recommendation regarding audit requirements to the Board and if deemed appropriate, a completed audit should be presented at the first Board meeting following the end of an accounting year. Appoint independent auditors as approved by the Board and subject to approval.
o Set up and manage corporate IWCA credit card.
o Set up and maintain all signature documents for banking and financial transaction relationships:
o Union Bank account: Online access to bank account, Wire transfer setup
o Authorize.net Merchant Processing Service through Cardservice International - point of contact for chargebacks and fraudulent transaction checks.
o Point of contact for all payroll documentation with state of Vermont including required document updates.
o Point of contact with Legal Counsel in California for all required annual corporate filings with state of California, state of Vermont and IRS.