County Director

Champlain-Valley-Office-of-Economic-Opportunit; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

CVOEO seeks an Addison County Community Action (ACA) Director to direct, manage and coordinate ACA activities ensuring basic needs are met for low income individuals and families.

The role includes supervising staff, planning and evaluating programs, and developing the ACA budget. Strong leadership and budgeting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline plus 5 years of community service experience including supervisory/management experience, or a combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage and coordinate ACA activities to meet basic needs of low income individuals and families.
• Plan, administer, oversee, coordinate and evaluate ACA programs and services.
• Develop and manage the ACA program budget and supervise all ACA staff.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Program coordination

Administrative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

CVOEO is hiring a new Addison County Community Action (ACA) Director! This role directs, manages and coordinates the activities and services at ACA that insure low income individuals' and families' basic needs are met, and to supervise program staff. Plan, implement, administer/oversee, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate ACA programs, functions and activities. Develop programs and projects that enhance the agency’s mission. Develop and manage the ACA program budget. Supervise all ACA staff: recruit, interview and hire staff; plan and conduct/coordinate training programs and staff meetings; confer regularly with staff to plan and coordinate activities, assign and review work, assist with difficult or unusual tasks, and resolve problems.

View the full job description on our website: County Director

Rate of pay: $66,506 to $69,889 per year

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline plus 5 years of community service experience including supervisory/management experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.


• Excellent planning, administrative, organizational, budget and personnel management skills.


• Familiarity with federal, state and local social service programs and their regulations, policies, and procedures.


• Ability to represent the agency/program to and deal effectively with a wide variety of individuals and organizations inside and outside the agency, in carrying out the various liaison, coordinating and advocacy functions of the job.


• Strong interest in and commitment to the overall mission of the Agency.

When you come to work for CVOEO you're getting so much more than a paycheck! We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.

We are an inclusive organization that embraces all people. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our organizational and community inclusion. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further the goal of inclusion at the organizational and community level. We are one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!