Village Director

VILLAGE DIRECTOR

Viva Village is a Beaverton-area organization with more than 225 members and volunteers who help older adults age in their own homes while remaining connected to a vibrant community. Viva Village volunteers provide a wide range of practical services, including transportation, light housekeeping, gardening, and technology support, along with social and educational activities that foster connection and belonging.

We are part of the national Village to Village Network; a growing movement committed to helping seniors thrive in their own homes and communities. Locally we are a member of Villages NW nonprofit Hub & Spoke Network that provides organizational support to Villages across the greater Portland metro.

Viva Village (vivavillage.org) seeks an experienced, collaborative, and community-minded Director to provide leadership and coordination for our volunteer-driven organization. The Director will report to the Viva Village Council and coordinate the work of the action teams. He or she will recruit and support volunteer leaders, build relationships with members, strengthen relationships with members and community partners, and represent Viva Village throughout the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a culture that is inclusive, welcoming, and collaborative
• Recruit, train, and support volunteer leaders and team members
• Coordinate the activities and priorities of Village action teams
• Support the development of new programs, services, and activities as needs evolve
• Serve as the primary ambassador and spokesperson for Viva Village in the community
• Provide technical support to office volunteers as needed
• Get to know members and volunteers through personal interactions and attendance at events

Qualifications:

• Genuine interest in and commitment to Viva Village’s mission of supporting older adults who wish to age in place and remain in a supportive community
• Leadership experience in a non-profit organization
• Experience working with volunteers
• Ability to work independently while also fostering a highly collaborative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use and learn software programs
• Interpersonal skills and interest in establishing relationships with members and volunteers

Compensation:

• Salary: $60,000 -$70,000 annually commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Hours: 30hour work week

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a letter of introduction, their curriculum vitae, and the contact information for two references who can speak to the candidate’s experience and leadership skills to info@vivavillage.org, Atten: Village Council.

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