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About the Organization
We are a community recreation center serving a rural region of northern New Hampshire and NEK Vermont. Our facilities and programming include athletics, a weight room, a swimming pool, and youth competitions. Our core strategy is built on deep cooperation with individuals, businesses, school systems, and local municipalities. We aim to create discounted school memberships so that children and families can access high-quality recreation programming, while also delivering year-round community wellness and engagement events for residents of all ages.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Executive Director to lead the center as a part-time
independent contractor under a two-year agreement (with the option to extend for a third year). After the
third year, the Board will consider converting the role to full-time employee status. This is a high-impact
leadership position for someone who thrives in small-town New England politics, builds genuine
partnerships, and can turn collaboration into sustainable programming and community trust.
Key Responsibilities
● Working towards leading the day-to-day operations of the recreation center, including facilities,
programming, staff/volunteers, and budget oversight.
● Build and sustain partnerships with local municipalities, businesses, individuals, and school
superintendents/school boards to expand discounted school memberships and shared programming.
● Develop and deliver year-round community wellness and engagement events that serve residents of all
ages.
● Oversee potential youth athletics, weight room access, pool programming, and potential competitions.
● Report biweekly to the Board of Directors with clear updates on progress, challenges, finances, and
partnership development.
● Represent the center publicly and build trust with voters, parents, and community stakeholders.
● Identify and pursue funding opportunities, grants, and cost-sharing arrangements that support the
collaborative strategy.
Ideal Candidate Profile
● Demonstrates experience in recreation programs, community centers, nonprofit leadership, municipal
partnerships, or related fields.
● Strong track record of building productive relationships with local government, school systems, and
community stakeholders.
● Comfort navigating small-town politics, town meetings, and public skepticism with transparency and
respect.
● Ability to turn collaboration into concrete results — membership growth, shared programming, and
measurable community impact.
● Clear, plain-spoken communicator who can speak equally well to a Board, a superintendent, and a room
of voters.
● Self-directed and organized; able to manage operations while advancing a regional partnership strategy.
● Experience with budgets, independent contractors or small-organization financial management
preferred.
● Passion for youth development, community wellness, and the unique strengths of rural northern New
Hampshire.
Compensation & Contract Structure
● Annual compensation: $50,000 as a 1099 independent contractor.
● Initial term: Two (2) year, part-time.
● Option to extend for a third year by mutual agreement and successful execution of the business plan.
● After successful completion of a third year, the Board will formally consider converting the role to full-
time employee status.
● Reporting structure: Directly to the Board of Directors, with biweekly written and/or verbal reports.
● As a 1099 contractor, the Executive Director is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits.
This is not an employee position during the initial contract period.
This structure is designed to give both parties flexibility while the collaborative model is established and proven.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following:
● A cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in this collaborative, community-focused role.
● A current résumé or Curriculum Vitae.
● Contact information for three professional references.
Please submit materials to the Board of Directors at:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Board may invite selected candidates to participate in a scenario-based interview focused on partnership-building, navigating local government and school
relationships, and community engagement.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity organization and welcome applications from all
qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other
characteristic protected by law. We value the perspectives that come from diverse backgrounds and life
experiences.