Executive Director Capstone Community Action
Executive Director Capstone Community Action
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Note to prospective candidates: If you have questions before applying please contact Capstones executive search partner Beth Gilpin Consulting at for a confidential exploratory call.
Capstone Community Actions Board of Directors is pleased to announce the launch of their search for a new Executive Director.
Application Process and Time Frame:The search committee will consider applications submitted through Friday May 16 2025 for interviews this spring and anticipates welcoming the new Executive Director by late summer.
Please click on this linkto view the 4page overview of the Executive Director Vision & Profile.
Capstone Community Actions Board of Directors seeks candidates to advance its commitment to improving the lives of Vermonters in need by providing opportunities education and vital assistance. By breaking down the barriers that prevent people from thriving we offer the hope people need the dignity everyone deserves and a better community for all. Visit capstonevt/ to learn more.
Capstones next Executive Director (E.D. will lead Capstones committed and eminently talented staff into its next phase of impact serving the most vulnerable Vermonters in our service territory and ensuring our longterm sustainability during a time of great need and significant challenges. Capstones next Executive Director will advance the organizations mission vision and programs by
- Leading the development and implementation of the organizations strategic direction and growth.
- Sustaining and strengthening a culture that supports employee wellbeing and fosters engagement in serving individuals and families.
- Expanding and engaging with external partners and funders alongside organizational leaders evolving our organization and capturing new opportunities during a time of change.
- With the leadership team and board bolstering the strengths of the organizations financial health and operations.
- Developing and deepening relationships across private public and nonprofit sectors.
The board welcomes and encourages applications from both firsttime and experienced Executive Directors who possess the qualifications listed below.
ABOUT CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION
Since 1965 Capstone Community Action has supported individuals and families in Central Vermont in achieving stability and rising out of poverty. Guided by Capstones mission to create resilient households and communities and to advance justice in social economic and environmental policy our programs and services focus on supporting individuals and families in making ends meet building stronger families creating warm and healthy homes and opening doors to economic opportunity.
Our Structure Capstone is uniquely governed by a 12member tripartite board of directors which comes from three diverse segments of the community: participant private and public sectors. The Board is also equally representative of the three regions of Capstones Service territory: Washington County Lamoille County and Two Rivers (Orange County & Towns in surrounding counties).Capstones board is responsible for agency direction hiring of partnership with and annual assessment of the ED financial oversight and policy.
The organization currently has 158 FTEs with the majority delivering services in the four core program areas (weatherization Head Start Economic Development Family and Community Services) and others distributed through the 3 administrative groups (Development and Communications Finance and Operations). Approximately onethird of Capstones workforce is unionized.
The organization is committed to upholding the values of dignity equity a holistic view of poverty empowerment partnership and collaborating in its workplace and communities.
OVERVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROLE
Reporting to the Board of Directors the Executive Director has overall strategic and operational responsibility for Capstone Community Action staff programs and of its mission. They provide general supervision over the administration of the Agencys business affairs subject to the direction of the Board of Directors; serve as the Agencys Chief Administrative Officer; and are responsible for hiring supervising and discharging personnel. As a collaborative caring and inclusive leader they foster a supportive and respectful workplace where staff can thrive and succeed.
Primary Responsibilities
- Vision Mission and Strategic Planning
- Organizational Leadership and Management
- Board Partnership
- Financial Oversight
- External Relations and Advocacy
- Infrastructure and Operations
- Programs and Services
- Fundraising and Development
QUALIFICATIONS
Individuals who feel they offer a combination of leadership experience and knowledge thats different from but comparable to what is listed below are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from people whove worked in forprofit nonprofit and/or the public sector.
All candidates selected for interviews will have demonstrated a commitment to furthering Capstones mission an understanding of the causes and impacts of poverty and concern for the needs of lowincome individuals and families.
Experience Knowledge and Skills
- 7 years of senior leadership experience at the organizational departmental or program level with financial oversight of a $15MM budget and strategic planning in a regional or statewide organization.
- A track record of developing and implementing operational and funding strategies to lead an organization to its next stage of growth and stability.
- Experience navigating and advocating policies and the political landscape at the statelevel and familiarity and/or willingness to serve in a similar capacity at the regional and national level.
- Broad and indepth knowledge of organization management including the ability to manage complex budgets derived from various funding sources with diverse requirements including grants contracts and philanthropic support; administration; applicable laws and regulations; grants managementand compliance; board relations; and operations.
- An ability to establish and maintain trust with a highperforming leadership team through effective delegation and a welldeveloped understanding of the successes and challenges of delivering Capstones programs and services; helps weave together agency offerings in a unified approach to serving individuals and communities.
- Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach manage and develop individuals and teams in alignment with organizational values and mission.
- Ability to cultivate relationships with a board of directors helping attract new board members and developing strong personal and professional networks.
- Strong public/private sector fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
- Compelling communicator with effective listening interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
- Actionoriented yet calm and reassuring during periods of heightened change and stress.
- Inspiring entrepreneurial visionary and compassionate with integrity and emotional intelligence.
WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
The ED primarily works at Capstones main office in Barre Vermont traveling to visit program locations attend meetings and represent the organization locally regionally and nationally as described in the job description. On average the Executive Director attends one evening meetingper week occasional weekends to attend and/or help host events. And travels overnight 34 times per year to attend conferences. Reimbursement of home office expenses is provided in support of some flexible remote work. A valid drivers license and a reliable insured vehicle are required.
TOTAL COMPENSATION
Base salary: A starting salary commensurate with the candidates qualifications will be offered within a rangeof $145000$160000 plus a generous benefits package.
Benefits: Medical insurance through BCBS BlueEdge and Dental through CIGNA. An H.R.A. and F.S.A LongTerm Disability Life Insurance and a 401(k)Plan with an employer match of100 of employee contributions up to 3 and 50 of the next 2 of annual earnings. Paid vacationand sick time (both accrue at the rate of 8 hours/month) 14 holidays and up to 4 personal days/fiscal year.
Capstone Community Action is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression military status age disability genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
