Reports to: Board of Directors
Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
Classification: Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

L’Arche Southern Vermont is a newly established nonprofit organization committed to creating a foundational community in which people with and without intellectual disabilities care for one another and celebrate life together. We are a member of L’Arche USA, and a part of the International Federation of L’Arche. We work for a world where every person feels supported and connected. We seek a dynamic Executive Director to help guide the discernment process of who will live and work in our first community-based home and grow our mission to long-term sustainability. The Executive Director provides strategic, overall leadership in accordance with the mission and goals established by the Board of Directors of L’Arche Southern Vermont.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

  • Works closely with the Board in mapping out strategic plans, developing the organization as an exceptional home and community-based model, and creating high quality programs and services that are responsive to individual and community needs.
  • Honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals, both with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and ensures a safe environment that respects diverse traditions, identities, and experiences.
  • Ensures that finances and assets are well managed and that operations are efficient and effective.
  • Works collaboratively with the Federation of L’Arche and serves as a spokesperson for the mission and values of L’Arche.

COMPETENCIES

  • Passion for the mission and commitment to L’Arche Southern Vermont’s long- term success.
  • Conveys L’Arche Southern Vermont’s vision, strategic priorities, goals and finances clearly to stakeholders.
  • Exudes integrity, sets high performance and ethical standards, inspires excellence.
  • Business and operational acumen; builds effective systems and processes.
  • Deeply understands L’Arche philosophy, operations, planning, evaluation, grants management.
  • Solution-oriented; is optimistic; addresses challenges with creativity, confidence and resilience.
  • Is curious, self-aware and self-reflective; understands own strengths and weaknesses. 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, public administration, nonprofit management, or related field.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.
  • Strong financial management and fundraising experience, including budgeting and reporting.
  • Knowledge of person-centered planning, rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and commitment to community-based inclusion.
  • Experience in developing collaborations with a variety of community partners and service organizations.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Salary: $75,000 annually
  • Benefits: Health Insurance (individual), Paid Time Off

HOW TO APPLY

Please review the full role description and submit the following to la********@***il.com with the subject line: “Executive Director”

  1. Resume
  2. Cover letter describing your interest in this role and relevant experience.
  3. Optional: 2-3 professional references (will not be contacted without your permission)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by April 30, 2026.

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