Career Opportunities
Now Hiring, Director of Development
Posted June 2026
VCS seeks an experienced and entrepreneurial director of development to design, lead, and grow a dynamic fundraising program that reflects the distinctive character of Martha’s Vineyard, providing strategic leadership and direction in financial development to advance the VCS mission through major gifts, annual giving, grants, bequests, special events and capital campaigns.
This is an ideal role for a mission-driven leader who thrives in a small, high-impact organization; understands the nuances of an island community with seasonal rhythms; and is energized by relationship-building, experimentation, and strategic storytelling that sets VCS apart in a deep field of local charitable organizations.
The director of development will report to the executive director, and will help engage a participatory board of directors, create a culture of active involvement in fundraising efforts and will serve as one of the key ambassadors to donors, local partners, and Island residents.
Now Hiring, Advocacy and Programming Coordinator (part-time)
Posted October 2026
The VCS Advocacy and Programming Coordinator will help advance environmental community action consistent with the VCS mission. VCS believes that strong and mindful environmental advocacy and action are critical to the long-term health and well-being of the Island and its wild and human communities.
While the VCS mission includes a wide range of environmental work, there are currently specific focus areas: open space protection; climate change; curbing growth and development; habitat health; and single-use plastic reduction. Priority areas periodically change, and the small staff and collaborative working style will allow this position the ability to help define future priorities and strategize the most impactful approaches.
VCS has a broad scope of work and a small staff. It is expected that staff members support one another with their work. As such, the position will assist with writing for newsletters and other platforms and may also aid in media product design, with fundraising efforts and events, as needed.
The 2026 internship program has been filled. For future internship inquiries, please email or visit our internship page.