Environmental Justice Coordinator

Natural Resources Agency; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Justice Coordinator at the Natural Resources Agency advances Vermont's Environmental Justice Law within the Agency of Natural Resources. You will report to the Director of Civil Rights and Environmental Justice and work to embed environmental justice into state policies and programs.

You will lead projects, conduct research, prepare policy materials, coordinate meetings, and provide technical assistance across state government, engaging with communities and diverse stakeholders

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience in environmental justice advocacy, community organizing focused on structural inequities, or public policy.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Justice, Environmental Law, Environmental Studies, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Strong writing, communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with environmental policy, civil rights, data analysis, or community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects advancing Vermont's Environmental Justice Law within ANR.
• Conduct research and prepare policy materials for internal and external use.
• Coordinate meetings with agencies, communities, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance on environmental justice requirements across state government.

Skills

Environmental justice advocacy

Community organizing

Public policy

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Justice/Related Field

Job description

The Environmental Justice Coordinator advances implementation of Vermont's Environmental Justice Law within the Agency of Natural Resources. Reporting to the Director of Civil Rights and Environmental Justice, the role integrates environmental justice into state policies and programs through both internal ANR work and external coordination with other agencies, communities, and stakeholders. Responsibilities include leading projects, conducting research, preparing policy materials, coordinating meetings, and providing technical assistance on environmental justice requirements across state government.

Key qualifications:

• Three or more years of work or lived experience in environmental justice advocacy, community organizing focused on structural inequities, or public policy
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Justice, Environmental Law, Environmental Studies, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related field
• Strong writing, communication, facilitation, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment with diverse stakeholders
• Experience with environmental policy, civil rights, data analysis, or community engagement