

Director of Board Services
Vermont School Boards Association
The Vermont School Boards Association (VSBA), a non-profit membership organization serving school boards in Vermont, is seeking a Director of Board Services.
Essential functions of this position:
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Manages all aspects of the VSBA’s programs directed to school boards for improving understanding and execution of their work.
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Designs an annual curriculum of training for school board members including the development of new curricula in emerging areas of need for school boards.
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Delivers educational workshops in multiple formats and through varied media, including evening onsite workshops, daylong seminars, webinars and conferences.
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Coordinates efforts for member engagement, publication of member updates, and newsletters.
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Confers with education partners in developing programs and responding to the needs of school boards.
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Ensures up-to-date content on the website, YouTube video library, and in all VSBA publications.
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Manages contracts with external consultants.
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Develops, conducts, and facilitates board development, retreats, and goal setting.
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Provides school board members with comprehensive information and guidance in response to inquiries made by telephone, in writing, and/or email.
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Works with education partners to ensure boards engage in exceptional governance and community engagement and provide equitable opportunities for all students.
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Supports the executive director in the completion of assignments and/or the participation in committees assigned by the legislature and/or Agency of Education.
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Provides services for superintendent evaluation and superintendent search.
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Frequent in-state travel and evening work required.
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Reports to the VSBA Executive Director.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in related field; advanced degree preferred.
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Demonstrated knowledge of school board roles and responsibilities, particularly in Vermont.
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Commitment to support the VSBA’s effort to promote education equity, both internally and externally.
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Knowledge of adult learning methodology and experience in developing and delivering instruction to adults.
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Excellent facilitation skills with knowledge of group dynamics and experience building consensus. Proven ability to build rapport and engagement with and among individuals with diverse viewpoints and interests.
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Experience in developing curricular frameworks and materials.
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Experience with strategic planning.
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Experience in using technology to deliver instruction.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills. Public speaking experience required.
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Collaborative work style with a commitment to teamwork.
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Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
To apply: submit resume, cover letter and list of three references to Kerri Lamb by February 20 at klamb@vtvsba.org.