VETERANS SERVICES DISTRICT DIRECTOR




*Employment for this position is through the Town of Lexington.

The Town of Lexington is currently accepting applications for the full-time (35 hours per week) position. Salary Range: $84,215 - $96,085, with an excellent benefits package.

The REQUIRED Town of Lexington application form, a cover letter, and resume must be received in the Town’s Human Resource Department. This position will remain open until September 25, 2026.

SUMMARY: Serves as the primary advocate for veterans & their families and delivers essential benefits and services to the veterans and their eligible dependents residing in Lexington, Bedford, and Carlisle -- pursuant to the Veterans’ District agreement authorized by the Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS).

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, and/or Public Administration or equivalent plus years of increasingly responsible experience in human services or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience are required.
• Computer literacy is required.

Special Requirements:
• Must be a veteran of the United States armed services as specified by the Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services.
• Must be able to be certified as Veterans Service Officer within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License is required.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle for travel between the Towns and home visits to Veterans.

For full details on the position, please visit https://www.lexingtonma.gov/311/Current-Job-Openings.

APPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Internet at www.lexingtonma.gov, email jobs@lexingtonma.gov, calling (781) 698-4590 or by visiting the Human Resources Department. Resumes may be attached to the application form as additional information but cannot serve as a substitute for completing the required application form.

After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to one or more interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Human Resources Department. Pay Equity/Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer

Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to the:
Human Resources Department, Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 698-4590

Code : 85-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 09/08/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

SALARY RANGE: $84,215.00-$96,085.00