Executive Director - Mercy Connections

Client:
Mercy Connections
Position:
Executive Director

Reports to:

Board of Trustees
Website: https://mercy connections.org/

Location:

Burlington, VT.
Salary: $115,000 – $130,000/year, depending on experience, with generous benefits
Position Type:
Full-time, Exempt
About Mercy Connections

Mercy Connections is an educational and social service organization dedicated to serving adults. Founded in 2001, Mercy Connections has solid financial footing, a well-developed team, and an increasing number of participants. The organization empowers people to make significant life changes through education, mentoring, entrepreneurship, and community. Programs, classes, and resources support individuals striving for a better life. Participants include justice-involved women and underrepresented groups in the Vermont economy, refugees, immigrants, and migrants, as well as individuals facing poverty, disenfranchisement, and social isolation.

Programs aim to improve well-being, academics, provide basic education and literacy, and prepare program participants for job readiness, business ownership, leadership roles, and U.S. citizenship. Vermont’s economy is stronger because of new businesses started by Mercy Connections’ graduates. In addition, the organization fosters a sense of community and fellowship, embracing a culture of genuine and inclusive hospitality where everyone is welcome to join our programs and community events.

The Executive Director is the key management leader of Mercy Connections who will be instrumental in expanding opportunity, diversifying funding resources, increasing influence and impact in the community, and building an institution where people genuinely feel welcomed and understood.

The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees and carries out the mission and purpose of Mercy Connections. This position directly supervises Program Directors, Director of Development, Director of Communications, Director of Finance & Operations, and Administrative Coordinator.

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall operation of the organization to include, but not be limited to the following areas: mission fulfillment; resource development and communications; operational, strategic planning & evaluation; fiscal, program and personnel management. This is accomplished in a manner consistent with the mission of Mercy Connections. The Executive Director shall be an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board of Trustees.

• Grows Mercy Connections’ impact by expanding opportunity, diversifying funding resources, strengthening community influence, and building an institution where people genuinely feel welcomed and understood.
• Serves as chief advisor/support to the Board of Trustees and all Board committees.
• Communicates effectively with the Board and provides timely, accurate information necessary for the Board to function properly and make informed decisions.
• Carries out all policies and plans executed and/or approved by the Board of Trustees.
• Develops/proposes and administers annual budget for review and approval by the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees and ensures that funds are expended to the best advantage of the organization and mission.
• Develops and oversees an institutional philanthropy strategy that is tied to systemic change, measurable outcomes, and/or other initiatives. Builds consistent and reliable revenue streams.
• Develops and oversees a public funding strategy for initiatives that align with workforce development, community health, economic mobility, and other public priorities.
• Enhances Mercy Connections’ image and programs by being active and visible in the community and developing relationships with state and federal policymakers.
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