Job Opportunities

VIA is a non-profit, grassroots, faith-based organizing federation of over 70 member and affiliated congregations. VIA works to effect systemic change on social justice issues impacting Vermonters and their communities, and is affiliated with the Faith in Action National Network. We seek an Executive Director with experience, skills and vision to lead the organization and expand upon current social and economic justice initiatives.

The Executive Director is the face of the organization: providing broad-based training on community organizing, facilitating and supporting Local Organizing Committees, training and supervising staff, budget oversight, fundraising and grant-writing, building alliances with government, business and non-profit entities, developing new initiatives, general office management. The Director meets with and reports to the Board of Directors regularly.

The position requires: excellent written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of community organizing strategies, grant-writing expertise, willingness and ability to travel in Vermont and out of state to Faith in Action conferences, comfort with public speaking, comfort and discernment in working with diverse faith traditions and communities, comfort with technology tools and usage, a deep commitment to improving the lives of Vermonters especially those in vulnerable and/or marginalized populations.

This is a full-time position with a salary range up to $74,000 commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include flexible hours, health, dental and vision insurance, vacation time, and a 5% retirement contribution. More details about VIA and the position can be found below.

Letters of interest with resume and three references should be submitted to Amy Roth for the VIA Board of Directors, at EDSearch@viavt.org.

Responsibilities include:

Local Organizing

• Providing training to congregation and community members in the principles and concepts of grassroots congregation-based community organizing
• Assist grassroots leadership in defining vision, goals and actions for Local Organizing Committees (LOCs)
• Ensure that ongoing staff support of LOCs includes training, assistance with setting the agenda for meetings, considering next steps, and developing an overall strategy for an effective organizing campaign
• Provide support and development for clergy involved in organizing efforts

Regional and Statewide Development

• Develop local, regional, and statewide expansion efforts
• Provide training and development to clergy and lay leaders interested in exploring affiliation with VIA

Power/PR

• Develop and promote alliances with government, business and nonprofit entities
• Develop relationships and interact regularly with Faith in Action national staff and other federation directors

Staff Development

• Recruit, train, develop and supervise staff

Fundraising and Finances

• Develop organizational budget for VIA and raise annual budget
• Develop sustainable funding base for VIA through relationship building with individual funders, corporate funders, foundations
• Work with VIA Board to oversee finances and bookkeeping for VIA

Board Development

• Work with leaders to create a shared vision for VIA
• Plan with, report to, and advise Board in fulfillment of its oversight role
• Relate to the Board at their regular meetings and inform them of the activities of staff

Office Management and Coordination

• Oversee general office management and coordination, including communication strategy