Executive Director

Position Overview

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive officer of the organization,

responsible for overall leadership, strategic vision, financial management, and program

development. The ED works closely with the Board of Directors and community

stakeholders to advance the organization's mission and ensure operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement a strategic vision to fulfill the organization’s mission and
• long-term sustainability.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson and advocate for the organization in the
• community.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including donors,
• partners, and government agencies.

Fundraising & Financial Management

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure fiscal
• health and compliance.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies, including grant writing, donor
• relations, and sponsorships.
• Manage and diversify revenue streams to support the organization's programs
• and initiatives.
• Operations & Program Management
• Ensure the successful execution of programs, services, and initiatives aligned
• with the organization’s goals.
• Oversee compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in nonprofit
• governance.

Board & Community Engagement

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to ensure strong governance and
• organizational oversight.
• Provide regular updates, reports, and insights to the Board to guide decision
• making.
• Represent the organization in public forums, media, and partnerships to
• strengthen its visibility and impact.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in nonprofit leadership, executive
• management, or a similar role.
• Prefer demonstrated experience working within the affordable housing
• area/market.
• Strong evidence of successful fundraising, grant writing, and financial
• management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication, networking, and leadership skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience. Ranging $65K - $85K
• Benefits: To be determined.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their

experience and passion for Burlington Community Land Trust to

burlingtonclt@gmail.com. Position will remain open until it is filled.