Executive Director

Orange County Child Advocacy Center is accepting applications for a full time Executive Director.  This is a professional position charged with program development, furthering the mission of the Child Advocacy Center and supporting the multi-disciplinary team members in a coordinated response to allegations of child sexual abuse, severe physical abuse and adults affected by sexual violence.

The Executive Director oversees staff, coordinates the multidisciplinary team, and shares the forensic interviewing role. The candidate will perform Forensic Interviews as part of the investigative series.  If not already certified in the National Children’s Alliance Forensic Interviewing model the candidate will be asked to complete the certification prior to conducting interviews.

The Executive Director is also responsible for nonprofit organizational management including grant writing, financial and grants management, record-keeping, fundraising and maintaining external relationships with MDT partners. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills, integrity, good judgment, good humor, and a strong commitment to the mission of the organization.

The OCCAC offers generous paid time off, benefits, and support for work-life balance.  This position requires a majority of work hours based in the Chelsea, VT office.

The Orange County Child Advocacy Center is committed to diversity, equity, and belonging, recognizing and respecting that all perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service. BIPOC, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ applicants, and people from other underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply.  At least two years of experience in working with children and families and a Bachelor’s Degree are required, Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Please submit cover letter and resume to [email protected]