Top Land Executive plans and directs all aspects of an organization's land activities, including land acquisitions, leasing and selling. Manages and maintains landowners and stakeholders relationships. Being a Top Land Executive evaluates all documentation and transaction records; oversees negotiations and legal issues. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Top Land Executive typically reports to top management. The Top Land Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Land Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Unleashing the power of Vermonters to create a better future
Invest your passion for building prosperous and resilient rural communities. Collaboratively lead a dedicated team to convene and facilitate democratic engagement and collective action at the local and state level.
The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of the locally defined progress of Vermont’s rural communities. Actively non-partisan with an established reputation for community-based facilitation, VCRD does its work through trust and communication, building from community conversations and organizing.
VCRD is one of the 37 nationwide State Rural Development Councils authorized in the federal Farm Bill, to facilitate coordination and collaboration across sectors to improve implementation of rural programs. VCRD is overseen by a 24-member Board of Directors comprised of federal, state, local, nonprofit, and private representatives.
For 32 years, the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) has implemented this mission by helping rural Vermont communities identify and implement projects that enhance local prosperity and community life, and sponsoring and coordinating neutral, non-partisan public engagement across a range of issues such as:
VCRD’s next Executive Director (ED) will guide and empower a small team of skilled, experienced and passionate professionals working to design and implement highly effective facilitation and programming that addresses key issues impacting rural life in Vermont.
VCRD welcomes and encourages applications from both first-time and experienced Executive Directors.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
The new E.D. will advance and increase the impact of VCRD’s mission by
ABOUT VCRD
Since its inception, VCRD has built a reputation for integrity as a neutral, non-partisan mediator of public processes. VCRD creates and facilitates the framework for decisions by communities and policy leaders that results in direct and practical outcomes to address fundamental challenges at the local and state level. As a result, the collective success of VCRD’s Programs have included:
Based in Montpelier and working throughout Vermont, VCRD has an annual operating budget of approximately $1,200,000 and a staff of eight. Please visit https://www.vtrural.org/about/ to read about the organization’s mission, vision, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion commitment, core operating principles and more. The position is based in the VCRD Montpelier office with remote work flexibility. Regular evening meetings and in-state travel required.
QUALIFICATIONS
If you are passionate about VCRD’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, please apply even if you don’t check all the boxes outlined in this section and above. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Knowledge and Experience
Desired Capabilities and Attributes
Community Builder
Visionary and Strategic Leader
Exceptional Communicator, Facilitator and Networker
Skilled Administrator and Empowering Team Leader
Experienced and Effective Fundraiser
TOTAL COMPENSATION
Base Salary
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $110,000 – 130,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications and an attractive benefit package including generous leave policies; and professional development opportunities.
Overview of Benefits Offered
Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 vacation days (20-hour carry-over), 8 hours’ sick time per month (96- hour max accumulation)
403(b) Retirement plan: 7% employer contribution regardless of employee contribution.
Insurance:
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
This search is being conducted in partnership with Beth Gilpin Consulting. Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter via this link. All submissions will be acknowledged and treated as confidential by the search committee. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for interviews starting in May 2024, with a July/August start date.
Prospective candidates with questions may contact Beth Gilpin via the application link for a confidential exploratory call.
VCRD is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer seeking a diverse candidate pool that reflects the underrepresented communities of Vermont. We encourage applications from individuals with historically marginalized backgrounds and/or individuals who know and/or represent rural communities similar to those VCRD serves.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montpelier, VT 05602