The Executive Director serves as the principal leader and community development professional for the Lyndon Downtown Revitalization Corporation, DBA Live Lyndon. Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Board President, the Executive Director provides leadership, coordination, and implementation of Live Lyndon’s mission and strategic plan, in coordination with the Town of Lyndon, to strengthen downtown Lyndon as a vibrant place to live, work, visit, and invest.
This is a highly collaborative, hands-on position focused on building relationships, supporting businesses and volunteers, planning events, securing resources, coordinating projects, and implementing the Board’s strategic priorities.
This is an in-person salaried position in Lyndonville, Vermont.
Anticipated average hours: 25/week
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Management
• Implement the Board-approved Strategic Plan and annual work plan.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the organization.
• Support the Board of Directors, committees, and volunteers in advancing organizational priorities.
• Prepare reports, budgets, grant updates, and organizational information for the Board.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, grant requirements, and applicable laws.
Community & Economic Development
• Build and maintain strong relationships with downtown businesses and property owners, providing ongoing support, communication, and connection to resources and opportunities.
• Serve as Live Lyndon’s primary community liaison by building partnerships with businesses, property owners, nonprofits, municipal officials, residents, and regional organizations.
• Coordinate initiatives that support downtown revitalization, economic development, business support, placemaking, arts and culture, community engagement, and beautification as identified in the Strategic Plan.
Communications & Community Engagement
• Lead the organization’s marketing, communications, public relations, and outreach efforts, either directly or through volunteers or a hired consultant.
• Promote the Live Lyndon brand and encourage community participation, volunteerism, and stakeholder engagement.
Resource Development
• Identify, pursue, and administer grants, sponsorships, fundraising opportunities, and other resources that support implementation of the Strategic Plan.
• Track organizational outcomes and prepare reports that demonstrate community impact and progress toward strategic goals.
Other Duties
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors that support the mission and objectives of the organization.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
• Experience in community development, nonprofit management, volunteer management, economic development, planning, marketing, tourism, business, or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, project management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with volunteers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, social media, and common office technology.
• Established office hours in Lyndon.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred
• Grant writing and grant management experience.
• Experience working with non-profit Boards.
• Knowledge of downtown revitalization or placemaking initiatives.
• Familiarity with Vermont community development programs.
• Experience coordinating volunteers and community partnerships.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Performance Expectations
Performance will be evaluated annually based on successful implementation of Live Lyndon’s Strategic Plan, including progress toward priorities, strategies, actions, annual work plan, organizational sustainability, community partnerships, and measurable outcomes established by the Board.
Reporting Relationship
The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors through the Board President and works under the policy direction of the Board. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the organization and may supervise future employees, interns, contractors, and volunteers as authorized by the Board.
TO APPLY
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to info@ldrcvt.net, with “Executive Director Application” in the subject line by end of day October 23, 2026.
Lyndon Downtown Revitalization Corporation DBA Live Lyndon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our organization is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and welcoming community. We promote equal opportunities in hiring and professional development, encourage diverse perspectives on our board, and prioritize 'sense of belonging' in our Strategic Plan and actions.
