Working at the Vermont Community Foundation

For more than 35 years, the Vermont Community Foundation has served Vermont through philanthropy and building stronger communities. Our mission—Better Together: inspiring giving and bringing together people and resources to make a difference in Vermont—provides the bedrock for our workplace culture. Our employees are passionate about making a difference every day and we approach our work with curiosity, respect, and integrity. We believe collaboration, equity, and diversity are key to bringing about positive impact across Vermont. When you join our team, your work will matter.

Position Summary

Closing the opportunity gap—the divide that leaves many Vermonters struggling to build bright, secure futures no matter how hard they work—is the cornerstone of VCF’s mission. VCF believes that communities are strong when they offer a shared sense of opportunity and potential for the future. The Program Officer will take the lead on a portfolio of projects, grants, and evaluative learning addressing the opportunity gap as it relates specifically to the adaptation of communities to climate change and environmental disruption, including: 

· natural resources and conservation practices

· the environment

· agriculture

· sustainable enterprises

· adaptation and sustainability of built infrastructure

· sustainable agriculture and food systems

· preparing for and responding to natural disasters

· initiatives that enhance community resilience to challenges accelerated by climate change

· healthy forests and watersheds

· environmental justice

This role is responsible for setting strategic direction for various programs and projects, as well as for being involved in grantmaking decisions, investment decisions, and donor and fundholder engagement. The position is part of our Community Impact (CI) team which provides leadership, partnership, and investment strategy at the local, regional, and statewide levels. It requires a depth and breadth of knowledge within the issue areas to lead grantee and investee pipeline development, portfolio stewardship, networking activities, grantmaking, and evaluation of the Foundation’s impact. 

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