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Description
~ Valley Conservation Council (VCC), founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit land trust with a big mission. We are committed to protecting the natural resources, cultural heritage, and agricultural vitality of America's legendary Shenandoah Valley. ~
Our service area includes 11 counties in northwestern Virginia: from Frederick County in the north to Botetourt County in the south. Set between the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny mountains, the greater Shenandoah Valley region includes the headwaters of both the James and Potomac Rivers as well as the incomparable Allegheny Highlands.
VCC has helped to protect tens of thousands of acres of farmland, forests and wetlands, open spaces, and historic properties.
We work directly with farmers and other landowners who want to voluntarily protect their land through conservation easements and agricultural and forestal districts. As a land trust, we hold a number of conservation easements.
Position Overview
Valley Conservation Council (VCC) is seeking an associate director. The associate director position is a full-time, exempt position. Primary responsibilities include:
- Membership: Identify and implement strategies and tactics to grow our membership;
- Fundraising: Assist with development and implementation of the fundraising plan, including grants to support programming;
- Outreach: Coordinate VCC's marketing and communications efforts through website, social media and traditional methods;
- Programs: Lead, coordinate and develop the programs staff, seeking innovative, outcome-based programming that promotes partnerships with other conservation organizations to achieve our mission and goals; and
- Land Protection: Play a significant role in land protection outreach, identification of land conservation opportunities, completing conservation easements and ongoing stewardship of easements held by VCC.
To Apply
- Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email a cover letter and resume to Brenda Mead, executive director.
- Be sure to indicate: "Associate Director" in the subject line.