Civil Rights Program Coordinator

Overview We are seeking a dedicated Civil Rights Program Coordinator to join our dynamic team at the Agency of Transportation. This role offers the opportunity to work agency-wide, collaborating with multiple program partners, including our transportation contractors and workforce.

This position will:

Coordinate and support civil rights programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to remove workforce barriers and support workforce development. Help individuals succeed in transportation-related careers. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong organizational skills. Ability to efficiently gather and interpret data. Excellent presentation skills. Proficiency in Power BI, SharePoint, and the Microsoft Suite, including Forms and Power Automate. Strategic and innovative thinking. Experience working with diverse populations. Be part of a team that positively impacts the work of the Agency of Transportation, while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. For more details, visit our job specification and Civil Rights website. Who May Apply This position, Civil Rights Program Coordinator (Job Requisition #54982) , is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Colleen Montague at colleen.montague@vermont.gov. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Environmental Factors Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Considerable travel to district offices, work sites, and other field locations will be required, for which private means of transportation must be available. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required. Minimum Qualifications Two (2) years or more of experience involving small business development, Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action programs, administration of outreach programs, or in a human resources field. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, law, education, social work, human resources, or related field. Total Compensation As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including: 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan Tuition Reimbursement Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts Low cost group life insurance Incentive-based Wellness Program Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.