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Voices is an independent, statewide, children’s research and policy advocacy nonprofit that works on a wide array of policy issues impacting children, youth and families. We focus on children and youth facing the most significant systemic barriers to well-being because their needs and concerns, in particular, require a strong and collective voice. We seek to build a team that is representative of and accountable to the communities most impacted by inequity.
Voices of Vermont’s Children is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.
Paid Leave Coalition Manager
Voices for Vermont’s Children and the Vermont Paid Leave Coalition seek a skilled manager to oversee and implement all aspects of Vermont's paid family and medical leave organizing effort. The manager will be responsible for administration, advocacy, communications, and community-based organizing activities to build widespread support for paid leave among legislators, community groups, and other grassroots constituencies.
This position requires a demonstrated commitment to racial and social justice, the ability to work effectively with many different types of stakeholders, and at least two to three years of experience developing and coordinating successful campaigns, including legislative or grassroots advocacy work. The Manager will be an employee of Voices for Vermont’s Children and be accountable to the campaign plan and decision-making structure developed by the coalition.
Voices is a hybrid workplace, with a small office in Montpelier available for use. The position will be primarily remote, with travel required throughout the state and a regular presence at the Vermont Statehouse from January to May. This is a new, grant-funded position with an initial term of 18 months.
This is a 32-hour-per-week, full-time position with a pay range of $31-$34/hour ($51,584 - $56,576 annually), depending on experience. Benefits include flexible scheduling, a flexible spending account for employer-sponsored health/dental/vision insurance, dependent care, or cash if you have health coverage elsewhere, a voluntary retirement account, generous vacation, holiday, paid family leave, and sick leave.
See the full job description for additional details. Please submit your resume and cover letter by 12/18/24 to mfay (at) voicesforvtkids.org