Do you love working with middle and high school students? Are you energized by the enthusiasm of teenagers? VSAC has an open Outreach Counselor position in our Talent Search program in Chittenden County, providing career and college readiness services to students at middle and high schools. The person in this position will work with students at Burlington High School, Edmunds, Lyman Hunt, CTE Essex, and Burlington Tech Center. This position is full-time with generous time off during summer. Ideal start date is September/October 2026.

Key attributes:

flexibility eagerness to learn success when working independently comfort creating and maintaining relationships with people in a variety of settings The successful candidate will: create a curriculum plan to cover the full spectrum of career and college planning services meet with students regularly in groups and individually offer workshops and presentations to students and parents develop rapport with middle and high school students, area school staff and faculty, and agency and college personnel Experience and qualifications: experience working with youth in educational settings an understanding of the socioeconomic and academic needs of first-generation, modest-income students and families excellent communication and organizational skills a working knowledge of adolescent development, career development, post-secondary options and financial aid solid group presentation skills familiarity with public school systems a master's degree in counseling, education or related field preferred Important note: You do not need to meet 100% of the experience and qualifications listed. If you think this might be a good fit, please apply. Applicants must have a valid driver's license verified by a Motor Vehicle Record Report, a willingness to travel up to 750 miles a month, a properly inspected, registered, and insured motor vehicle for business use, and must provide their own workspace when working away from VSAC offices. This position requires a background check. The salary range for this position is $46,500-$48,500 with 9 weeks off in the summer months.

Pay:

$46,500.00 - $48,500.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Burlington, VT 05401