Hybrid Vermont-Based Strategic Growth Executive Director

Vermont Huts & Trails; Waterbury (VT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contributions

Home office reimbursements

Three weeks paid time off

Job summary

Vermont Huts & Trails seeks a dynamic Executive Director to lead a growing nonprofit during an exciting growth phase. The ED will oversee eight staff plus seasonal workers across marketing, development, guest services, trail building, and hut projects, guiding strategy, fundraising, and operations with an eye toward financial sustainability.

The role requires strong leadership, fundraising acumen, and the ability to build a collaborative culture while advancing the Velomont Trail and related

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in nonprofit, social enterprise, or mission-driven organization.
• Strong budget planning and financial oversight experience (P&L).
• Experience developing and executing strategic plans with a governing board.
• Proven ability to grow and lead a collaborative team.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept through completion, including permits and funding.
• Track record of major donor fundraising and relationship building.
• Experience engaging diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s strategic direction and growth.
• Oversee budgeting, fundraising, and financial health.
• Build and empower the leadership team and staff across functions.
• Represent the organization with partners, donors, and the public.
• Collaborate with the board chair and committees; manage communications.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Board relations

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Vermont Huts & Trails seeks a dynamic Executive Director to lead a growing nonprofit during an exciting growth phase. The ED will oversee eight staff plus seasonal workers across marketing, development, guest services, trail building, and hut projects, guiding strategy, fundraising, and operations with an eye toward financial sustainability.

The role requires strong leadership, fundraising acumen, and the ability to build a collaborative culture while advancing the Velomont Trail and related