Job Description Executive Director

Job Title: Executive Director

Reports to: Board of Directors
Type: Full-time
Classification: Exempt / Salary
Benefits Available: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Training, Retirement Account
Compensation: $70,000 - $89,600
Supervisory role: This role will have direct reports
Location: 275 Brooklyn St. Morrisville, VT 05661
Revision Date: 1/20/2026

Summary:
The Executive Director, with the Board of Directors, is responsible for ensuring the long-term viability of the organization, including ongoing development of a comprehensive budget and securing adequate funding to support the staff, programming, and Alcohol and other Substance Use Disorder (AUD/SUD) recovery support services provided by North Central Vermont Recovery Center (NCVRC). The Executive Director is the acting representative of NCVRC. Their leadership should be grounded in recovery-oriented values and ensure all programming fosters a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and trauma-informed community. In addition, the Executive Director oversees all programs developed and operated by
NCVRC, ensuring all aspects align with its Mission and Vision, and adhere to Local, State, and Federal requirements. This position is solely accountable to the Board of Directors.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop an annual operating budget in partnership with the Finance Officer and the Board of Directors.
Responsible for managing grant deliverables and reporting requirements
Comply with base funding requirements and reporting for, Department. of Substance Use within the Vermont Dept. of Health, to ensure timely execution of grants, deliverables and invoicing
Provide monthly reports to the NCVRC Board of Directors and participate in monthly NCVRC board meetings
Partner with the Board of Directors in implementing NCVRC’s strategic plan to guide the organization
Develop and implement an operational plan that fosters efficiency, cooperation, and empowers others to take on leadership responsibilities within the organization
Act as a community leader, representing the organization through correspondence and public appearances
Participate in advocacy measures, including legislative, to support NCVRC along with the partnering community services, and the overall recovery community
Establish positive working relationships and collaborative arrangements with stakeholders, including, but not limited to, community partners, funding sources, legislative representatives, Recovery Partners of Vermont, and other relevant entities, to help achieve the goals of the Organization
Research funding sources, lead in the development and execution of fundraising plans, manage donations, and develop funding proposals (grants) to achieve the necessary funds to for sustain or increase the organization’s financial viability
Partner with the Board of Directors to execute an annual fundraiser
Serve as a Member of the Board of Directors with the Recovery Partners of Vermont
Ensure the implementation and maintenance of the NCVRC Policies and Procedures
Oversee management of adequate staffing, determine staffing requirements, including job descriptions, recruitment, interviewing, and staff selection and training.
Ensure NCVRC operates its premises (facility) in accordance with State and Local regulations.

Qualifications:

Reside within 30 minutes of Morrisville is required. A Valid Driver’s License; reliable transportation
Senior leadership experience desired
Experience with and/or clear understanding of Substance Use Disorder and the aspects of recovery. *If in recovery, at least 5 years in recovery is preferred
Have and maintain a Vermont Certified Recovery Coach credential. If not yet credentialed, certification must be obtained within 180 days of the date of hire
Excellent written and verbal skills
College degree or equivalent experience working in social services
Background in, or extensive knowledge of Human Resources
Demonstrates ability to be fair and compassionate when working with staff, volunteers, and guests
Experience with the development of policies and procedures, operations, marketing and public relations, fundraising, grant writing, financial management, and administration, particularly within the Human Services and Not For Profit sectors.
Adept in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and various other digital social media and data management platforms
Familiarity with the social service resources and agencies in the Lamoille Valley Area is preferred.
This position is subject to satisfactory results of a Background check

​Develop an annual operating budget in partnership with the Finance Officer and the Board of Directors.

Responsible for managing grant deliverables and reporting requirements

Comply with base funding requirements and reporting for, Department. of Substance Use within the Vermont Dept. of Health, to ensure timely execution of grants, deliverables and invoicing

Provide monthly reports to the NCVRC Board of Directors and participate in monthly NCVRC board meetings

Partner with the Board of Directors in implementing NCVRC’s strategic plan to guide the organization

Develop and implement an operational plan that fosters efficiency, cooperation, and empowers others to take on leadership responsibilities within the organization

Act as a community leader, representing the organization through correspondence and public appearances

Participate in advocacy measures, including legislative, to support NCVRC along with the partnering community services, and the overall recovery community

Establish positive working relationships and collaborative arrangements with stakeholders, including, but not limited to, community partners, funding sources, legislative representatives, Recovery Partners of Vermont, and other relevant entities, to help achieve the goals of the Organization

Research funding sources, lead in the development and execution of fundraising plans, manage donations, and develop funding proposals (grants) to achieve the necessary funds to for sustain or increase the organization’s financial viability

Partner with the Board of Directors to execute an annual fundraiser

Serve as a Member of the Board of Directors with the Recovery Partners of Vermont

Ensure the implementation and maintenance of the NCVRC Policies and Procedures

Oversee management of adequate staffing, determine staffing requirements, including job descriptions, recruitment, interviewing, and staff selection and training.

Ensure NCVRC operates its premises (facility) in accordance with State and Local regulations.

Qualifications:

Reside within 30 minutes of Morrisville is required. A Valid Driver’s License; reliable transportation

Senior leadership experience desired

Experience with and/or clear understanding of Substance Use Disorder and the aspects of recovery. *If in recovery, at least 5 years in recovery is preferred

Have and maintain a Vermont Certified Recovery Coach credential. If not yet credentialed, certification must be obtained within 180 days of the date of hire

Excellent written and verbal skills

College degree or equivalent experience working in social services

Background in, or extensive knowledge of Human Resources

Demonstrates ability to be fair and compassionate when working with staff, volunteers, and guests

Experience with the development of policies and procedures, operations, marketing and public relations, fundraising, grant writing, financial management, and administration, particularly within the Human Services and Not For Profit sectors.

Adept in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and various other digital social media and data management platforms

Familiarity with the social service resources and agencies in the Lamoille Valley Area is preferred.

This position is subject to satisfactory results of a Background check

Develop an annual operating budget in partnership with the Finance Officer and the Board of Directors.