Environmental Justice Lead – Policy and Community Engagement

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% State paid medical premium

12 paid holidays per year

Public Service Student Loan Forgivenes

Job summary

State of Vermont seeks an Environmental Justice Coordinator to advance Act 154 of 2022 and related civil rights requirements, integrating environmental justice into agency policies, programs, and decisions. The role spans internal ANR work and external coordination with CREJU and partner agencies to meet statutory obligations.

The successful candidate will provide technical assistance, lead projects, and engage communities while reporting progress to the Director of Civil Rights and

Qualifications

• Three (3)+ years lived or work experience in environmental justice advocacy, partnering with community organizations addressing structural inequities, public policy, or related field.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Justice, Environmental Law, Environmental Studies, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects and coordinate cross‑agency efforts.
• Conduct research and analysis and prepare policy materials and reports.
• Coordinate meetings and workgroups and track statutory deadlines.
• Advance community engagement planning and environmental benefit spending guidance.
• Develop the Vermont Environmental Justice Mapping Tool and support CREJU interagency initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Project management

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Environmental Justice/Environmental Studies/Public Health/Public Policy

Job description

State of Vermont seeks an Environmental Justice Coordinator to advance Act 154 of 2022 and related civil rights requirements, integrating environmental justice into agency policies, programs, and decisions. The role spans internal ANR work and external coordination with CREJU and partner agencies to meet statutory obligations.

The successful candidate will provide technical assistance, lead projects, and engage communities while reporting progress to the Director of Civil Rights and