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Voices for Vermont’s Children seeks a Paid Leave Coalition manager to support policy education and advocacy efforts toward creating a universal, equitable paid family and medical leave program.
Working in concert with coalition members, the Paid Leave Coalition Manager will oversee and implement the administration, advocacy, communications, and community-based organizing efforts to build widespread support for paid leave among legislators, community groups, employers, and other grassroots constituencies.
This position requires a demonstrated commitment to racial and social justice, the ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and lived experience, and a minimum of two years experience developing and coordinating successful grassroots issue campaigns. The manager reports to the Senior Policy Advocate under advisement from the coalition steering committee, which approves the campaign plan and determines strategic priorities.
Voices is a remote workplace, and this position requires significant travel throughout the state. This is a grant-funded position with current funding secured through December 2027.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is a FT, hourly, non-exempt, 35 hr/week position with an anticipated hiring range of $63,000 – $67,000 ($34 -37/hr). Benefits include flexible scheduling, cafeteria plan (employer contribution that can be directed to health/dental/vision insurance, health/dependent care flexible spending account, health savings account), 2% retirement contribution (no match required); paid holidays and paid sick, vacation, and family leave.
To apply, submit a letter of interest and resume to careers@voicesforvtkids.org. Applications accepted through November 30, 2026.
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Voices is an independent, statewide, children’s research and policy advocacy nonprofit that works on a wide array of policy issues impacting children, youth and families. We focus on children and youth facing the most significant systemic barriers to well-being because their needs and concerns, in particular, require a strong and collective voice. We seek to build a team that is representative of and accountable to the communities most impacted by inequity.
Voices of Vermont’s Children is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.