Title: Workforce Expansion Coordinator - Limited Service
Home Based, VT, US
Overview
As of July 14, 2025, the step 1 rate for pay grade 25 will be $30.92 per hour.
The Vermont Department of Labor exists to improve the lives of working Vermonters. The Department's Workforce Development Division administers Federal and State programs that help people experience meaningful employment by connecting them to Vermont businesses. Our programs are administered with equity, access and belonging as their driving force and compassionate, professional service as the cornerstone. The Vermont Department of Labor is headquartered in Montpelier with job centers in 11 communities across the state.
We are looking for a Workforce Expansion Program (WEP) Coordinator based in the Northeast Kingdom (Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans Counties). Supervised by the VDOL Workforce Expansion Program Manager, the Workforce Expansion Program Coordinator will work with PROFESSIONALISM and INTEGRITY to support the Workforce Expansion Program in this region. The WEP Coordinator will work closely with Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce (NEKCC) to develop and implement their two-year WEP Action Plan.
NEKCC aims to build a more coordinated and responsive workforce system that connects individuals, including youth, people who are justice-involved, and career changers, to in-demand jobs in manufacturing and healthcare. The WEP Coordinator will work with the Chamber to support their Manufacturing Consortium and expand the model to the health care sector.
Key responsibilities:
• Convene and provide support to the Regional Partnership;
• Support development of an Action Plan;
• Provide technical assistance and resources, and;
• Support data collection and evaluation.
This is an exciting new role to support our two-year, regional pilot program designed to get people into jobs and jobs filled for employers. We encourage candidates with lived expertise to apply. If you have a passion for building and growing partnerships in the NEK, we encourage you to apply!
The ideal candidate will have:
• Previous experience in workforce or economic development.
• Strong skills in communication, planning, relationship-building, conflict resolution, and facilitation.
• Experience with project management and tracking and communicating results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Microsoft Teams, hosting Teams Meetings, and Word, Excel, etc.
• The ability to be a self-starter and to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and health care sectors is a plus.
This position is home-based, and candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance to and be familiar with working in the Northeast Kingdom. This work requires being in person with employers and organizations. In some cases, travel to VDOL offices, including Montpelier, may be required. You must provide your own transportation. Remote work eligibility and scheduling is determined on a case-by-case basis, based on the needs of the Department, and must be consistent with State and Department policies.
Who May Apply
This position, Workforce Expansion Coordinator - Limited Service (Job Requisition #52863), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.
If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact andrea.nicoletta@vermont.gov
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed in a variety of settings, including home office, public meeting space and project sites. In-state travel is required. The employee must frequently communicate, coordinate, and interact with state agencies, regional development corporations, local governments, nongovernmental organizations, the academic community, businesses and service providers. Short deadlines and community meetings may require some work outside of normal office hours.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years or more of professional level experience in employment programs, human services, community or economic development, marketing, or business relations.
OR
Associates degree AND four (4) years or more of professional level experience in employment programs, human services, community or economic development, marketing or business relations.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent AND six (6) years or more of professional level experience in employment programs, human services, community or economic development, marketing, or business relations.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
- Low cost group life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.