Voices Against Violence Program Director

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity In•Saint Albans, VT

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and collaborative Director of Voices Against Violence to provide strategic leadership for one of the region’s most impactful survivor advocacy organizations. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, strengthen community partnerships, and help shape the future of services for survivors throughout Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. At Voices Against Violence, we believe everyone deserves to live free from violence and abuse. For more than 40 years, we have worked to empower survivors, educate communities, and prevent sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking through direct services, community education, advocacy, and systems change. As a key leader within CVOEO, the Director of Voices Against Violence will guide organizational strategy, foster innovation, and champion efforts that advance safety, equity, and justice for survivors. This role oversees operations, staff development, financial management, fundraising, community engagement, and program planning while ensuring high-quality, survivor-centered services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in human services area (i.e. Social Work, Counseling, Social Work Administration). Bachelor’s degree with appropriate experience and training may be considered.
At least 5 to 7 years’ experience in supervision of staff, fiscal management, and administration.
Experience in trauma informed work.
Must be able to lead through both strong people and strong operations skills.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
A highly motivated and responsible individual with the ability to relate to a wide variety of people in a non-judgmental, positive and competent manner.
Must be willing to work within the philosophy of the program and agency.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
Excellent interpersonal, observational, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in grant writing and fiscal management.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities are a plus.
Experience in a crisis prevention program, specially working in the area of domestic violence preferred.
Experience in community organizing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for one of the region’s most impactful survivor advocacy organizations.
Lead a dedicated team.
Strengthen community partnerships.
Shape the future of services for survivors throughout Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.
Guide organizational strategy.
Foster innovation.
Champion efforts that advance safety, equity, and justice for survivors.
Oversee operations, staff development, financial management, fundraising, community engagement, and program planning.
Ensure high-quality, survivor-centered services.