Executive Director

Lead the continued growth and impact of this 40-year-old organization providing innovative quality services that empower and strengthen individuals and families by providing easier access to services fostering a sense of community belonging and promoting positive parent and child interactions.

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SUMMARY

The Executive Director (E.D.) serves as the chief executive of the Milton Family Community Center (MFCC) responsible for advancing its mission strategic direction long-term sustainability and programs and supporting a collaborative and engaging workplace culture.

Working in partnership with the Board staff families and community partners the the organization operates with program excellence financial stewardship and in full compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

The E.D. will advance MFCCs mission and vision by:

• Guiding the organizations direction and growth and empowering program leads to achieve program excellence compliance and impact
• Engaging with funders community members government entities and external partners
• Ensuring a safe welcoming orderly and well-maintained environment for children families staff and visitors
• Strengthening the financial sustainability and operations of the organization
• Deepening relationships within and outside the community to boost visibility and understanding of the organizations important work

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and implement the organizations strategic plan and long-term priorities that strengthen the organizations sustainability program quality and long-term vitality
• Translate mission values and strategy into clear organizational goals metrics and action plans ensuring alignment across programs resources and operations to maximize impact and sustainability
• Represent program and community needs in regional collaborations public forums and discussions within community systems
• Serve as a board member of the Vermont Parent Child Center Network (VPCCN) participating in monthly VPCCN meetings serving on committees working together to create and maintain statewide standards and participating in state legislative advocacy for funding for PCCs and other policy issues related to VPCCNs mission

Program & Community Impact

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of community programs ensuring mission alignment and responsiveness to evolving community needs
• Promote inclusive and equitable access to programs and services for families and community members
• Evaluate program effectiveness and community needs regularly and update strategic plans to align with changing community needs

Staff Leadership & Organizational Culture

• Provide leadership support mentoring and oversight of program leads empowering them to achieve program excellence regulatory compliance and community impact
  
• Recruit hire develop and retain qualified staff through clear and consistent performance expectations coaching professional development and feedback
  
• Foster a collaborative inclusive and accountable organizational culture that supports both employee experience and programmatic excellence
• Oversee and utilize best practices in human resources compliance operations and employee relations aligned with the organizations mission values and program needs
  

Financial Stewardship

• Lead annual budgeting and financial planning processes to align with strategic priorities
• Monitor financial performance and key indicators to maintain fiscal health and long-term sustainability
• Oversee tuition structures program revenue grants and fundraising activities
• Monitor enrollment trends and related revenue implications

Operational Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure efficiency accountability and effectiveness of all programs
• Oversee program leads compliance with applicable state and federal regulatory requirements to meet licensing requirements and develop and maintain best practices

ABOUT MFCC

Milton Family Community Center was founded in 1985 to improve access to services to an area lacking in resources and public transportation. Throughout the years MFCC has adapted to growing and shifting community needs and will remain nimble and flexible to provide quality services as these needs change. Current community programs include early childcare Child and Adult Care Food Program mentoring afterschool services the food shelf home visits Planned Approach to Community Health (PATCH) playgroups parent support groups and the farmers market.

MFCC has 33 FTEs 6 board members and a budget of $1.6M. Read more about the organization here.

QUALIFICATIONS

While a passion for serving families children and the community as a whole is essential we recognize that some applicants may not possess all qualifications listed below. We will therefore consider individuals who demonstrate the will ability and initiative to grow into new areas of responsibility.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree and/or certification in early childhood education or another related field
• 5 years of organizational or departmental leadership in a community service focused setting. Experience with educational offerings licensed childcare family services or other related programs preferred
• Experience fostering a culture of trust transparency and mutual respect across different functions and programs and empowering and supporting a leadership team
  
• Proven experience overseeing organizational leadership finances budgets and core operations
• Ability to engage and develop relationships with a diversity of individuals and organizations in order to secure philanthropic support including personal solicitations and working with foundations and/or donors on multi-year grants
• Experience working with community partnerships boards or multi-program organizations
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and related accountability practices
• Advanced degree or training in educational leadership nonprofit management youth programming or related field preferred

WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

The E.D. works in the center located in Milton traveling as necessary to attend off-site programs meetings and events including on evenings and weekends. Occasional remote work to support flexibility is permitted.

TOTAL COMPENSATION

Base Salary: A starting salary commensurate with qualifications will be offered within a hiring range of $85000..00.

Benefits Highlights:

-Childcare discount of 60% for employees pending availability of a slot.

-Health insurance through BCBS Blue Edge. MFCC pays for the employees coverage employees pay $1032.75/month for 2-person and family.

-Dental insurance through CIGNA. MFCC pays 50% of the $37.55/month premium for employee coverage.

-Vision insurance through VSP. MFCC pays 50% of the $13.12/month premium for employee coverage.

-Short-term and long-term disability provided to employees at no cost

-Paid holidays sick personal and vacation days

-SIMPLE retirement plan and financial advising

-Support for continuous learning and skill development

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis and are asked to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration by the search committee. The search committee expects to start interviews in June and have the new E.D. on board by September. Prospective candidates seeking additional insights before applying are encouraged to contact our search partner Beth Gilpin Consulting at for a confidential exploratory call.

Milton Family Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We deeply believe in the power of community and in turn strive to ensure the voices of all community members are heard respected and included. We do not discriminate on the basis of race age religion or belief disability sex gender reassignment marriage/civil partnership pregnancy/maternity sexual orientation or any other status protected by law. We welcome all applicants regardless of background. We recruit hire employ train promote and compensate all individuals based on their job-related qualifications and abilities. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.

MFCC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process please email

Required Experience:

Director