Environmental Justice Policy & Community Engagement Lead

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) seeks an Environmental Justice Coordinator to advance the implementation of Act 154 of 2022 and related civil rights requirements. The role focuses on integrating environmental justice into agency policies, programs, and decisions, both internally and with external partners.

Reporting to the Director of Civil Rights and Environmental Justice, you will lead projects, coordinate with other agencies, conduct research, prepare policy

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years lived OR work experience in environmental justice advocacy, partnering with community organizations focused on 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 implementation of Vermont's Environmental Justice Law and related civil rights requirements.
• Coordinate with ANR departments and other agencies under the Vermont Environmental Justice Law.
• Develop and implement policies, plans, procedures, and systems to meet statutory requirements and agency priorities.
• Support the Environmental Justice Advisory Council and Environmental Justice Interagency Committee.
• Provide technical assistance, training, and resources to help agencies and partners understand environmental justice requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Justice, Environmental Law, Environmental Studies, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences or related field

Job description

The State of Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) seeks an Environmental Justice Coordinator to advance the implementation of Act 154 of 2022 and related civil rights requirements. The role focuses on integrating environmental justice into agency policies, programs, and decisions, both internally and with external partners.

Reporting to the Director of Civil Rights and Environmental Justice, you will lead projects, coordinate with other agencies, conduct research, prepare policy