Vermont Program Associate

Position Description
The Vermont Program Associate serves to support the work of the River Steward in Vermont. Our River Stewards are the principal advocates for the Connecticut River Conservancy and serve as the public face of CRC in their respective states. The Vermont Program Associate will assist with managing projects, collaborate with community and governmental partners, support educational events, communicate with the public, and advocate for clean and healthy rivers.
The position is part-time with a potential opportunity to expand into a full-time position through the acquisition of additional grants to increase our programmatic work such as the development of stormwater projects, management of aquatic invasive species, and other types of education and engagement efforts.
Conduct community education and outreach efforts and events
Manage community science and other volunteer opportunities
Manage stormwater and green infrastructure projects
Provide support to recreational access and events
Partner with watershed organizations to promote collaboration, capacity building, and information sharing
Create content for e-blasts, blog posts, op eds and social media
Respond to public inquiries, and connect individuals and organizations with the appropriate internal or external resources
Apply for and manage grant funding to support programs
Provide support to donor relations, including administrative support
Maintain knowledge of and inform decision-making on other ongoing programmatic work in Vermont
Build CRC’s presence in Vermont by building collaborations, engaging with the public, and broadening CRC’s visibility
Assist the Vermont River Steward with other programmatic work

Qualifications
We understand that many folks who may be impacted by biased hiring standards, such as women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC applicants, may only apply if they meet every requirement listed in a job posting. If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you meet most of the job requirements, we encourage you to apply and highlight your relevant experience and transferable skills in your cover letter.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree or comparable experience in environmental science, policy, or related field
Ability to communicate scientific principles and complicated topics via writing and speaking to a variety of audiences
Effective public speaking and ability to persuasively advocate for CRC advocacy positions
Comfort managing overlapping projects with competing priorities
Experience with volunteer and/or employee management
Success in identifying funding opportunities, crafting grant proposals, and managing grant resources
Comfort using email, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and online databases
Ability to collaborate and interact respectfully with colleagues, members, partners, and others of varied backgrounds and experience levels
Demonstrated experience integrating values of equity and inclusion into work initiatives; willingness to participate in ongoing learning in this area is required
Ability to travel throughout Vermont and the entire watershed as needed; must have access to a vehicle
Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs., sit or stand for extended periods of time, and do field work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Location:
The Vermont Program Associate position will be a hybrid position located remotely working from your home office in Vermont with some in person presence in Brattleboro, VT and/or Greenfield, MA as needed. Applicants must be able to travel within the Connecticut River watershed and regularly attend staff meetings and regional events.

Salary and benefits:
The starting salary range for this part-time position is $20,000 to $30,000.

Application instructions:
To apply for the position, please upload a resume and cover letter here: https://www.ctriver.org/careers

Deadline to apply:
Apply by November 22, 2024

Overview of the Organization:
The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed. Through collaborative partnerships in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, CRC leads and supports science-based efforts for natural and life-filled rivers from source to sea. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.