VT Director of State Parks
Department of Forests, Parks, & Recreation
VT Forests, Parks & Recreation
VOREC Program Manager
The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation is recruiting for a professional level position to act as program manager and principal staff to the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC), an initiative established by executive order of the Governor to foster economic contributions from the outdoor recreation sector in Vermont. Duties are performed under the supervision and general direction of the FPR Commissioner with shared responsibilities with the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD).
Examples of work include operationalizing the evolving VOREC Action Plan, launching the Outdoor Recreation Friendly Community Designation Program, directing investment of existing funding for outdoor recreation, engaging new and existing stakeholders in VOREC's work, developing a communications and outreach strategy for VOREC, coordinating business assistance with ACCD and the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance, and providing administrative support to VOREC.
The successful candidate will, among other qualifications, have considerable knowledge of and experience with outdoor recreation businesses and the outdoor industry as well as public outdoor recreation planning and management.
This is a full-time, limited service position, with funding anticipated for three years. The hourly wage is posted at the base level, but salary is negotiable, with the potential for a significantly higher rate for the right candidate. View the full job specifications at https://humanresources.vermont.gov/classification-position-management/classification/job-specifications?code=071470.
To learn more and apply, visit https://careers.vermont.gov/job/Montpelier-VOREC-Program-Manager-Limited-Service-VT-05601/689061100/. Applications are due by December 6, 2020. Please direct questions to caroline.zeilenga@vermont.gov.
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