Community and Belonging Program Manager

Community and Belonging Program Manager

Salary

$81,099.20 - $90,480.00 Annually

Location

149 Church Street, Burlington, VT

Job Type

Regular Full Time Non Exempt

Job Number

REIB Comm. & Blng Prog. Mgr

Department

Racial Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Non Union

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General Purpose

The position will be critical in executing REIB's racial equity objectives. This includes but is not limited to leading, consulting, and auditing programs and identifying future programmatic needs. The Program Manager will ensure that historically marginalized and disenfranchised impacted communities are provided equal access to the City's resources and services regardless of any protected demographic characteristics. This position will also document and correct discriminatory factors that may arise that directly impact historically marginalized and disenfranchised communities.

As an integral part of our team, this individual will support the program management, reporting, analysis, and relationship-building component of all current and future equity programs. The role requires a collaborative skillset, an understanding of strategic processes related associated domain and it best practices, and the ability to support the implementation and development of program principles within the City. The position will also lead the assessment of City departments' culture, policies, processes, and strategies related to race equity, inclusion, and belonging, utilizing a collaborative approach in designing and tailoring engagement and strategic planning aligning with their designated equity goals.

Community and Belonging Program Manager: This domain will address systemic inequities in civic engagement and representation in power structures.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

Pay Grade 19: $38.99 - $43.50 Hourly

Remote Tier 2: Up to one (1) day remote/week

Essential Job Functions

• In collaboration with Human Resources, create and implement the City's Equity Programs. This work includes policies, procedures, objectives, processes, and communications to increase the opportunities in relevant areas of current processes and future identified area.
• Identifies innovation and change management opportunities that align with the department goals and convenes with relevant stakeholders to support these efforts when applicable.
• Work with relevant city departments. Identify and support to implement opportunities to lower systemic barriers and opportunities to apply/qualify/partner with the City.
• Assist in developing annual and multi-year program plans to help meet equity goals and continuous improvement efforts for assigned city departments.
• Collaborate with REIB team members to plan strategic development and implementation of the Equity Index dashboard.
• Lead developing equitable development of policies focused on historically marginalized and disenfranchised communities.
• Coordinate projects or grants to meet internal needs and other departments' needs regarding equity, including drafting grant memos, managing project timelines, and serving as a resource to partners and grantees.
• Coordinates management of projects to ensure all applicable contracts, agreements, and form documents align with City and department standards.
• Support efforts to build relationships with various local and regional councils and other organizations.
• As budget allows and with approval from the Director, attend and represent the City at various local and national conferences and meetings.
• Perform other duties as requested that support the Department and City's initiatives and goals.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Sister Cities Program, including assisting leaders in establishing their programs as nonprofit organizations.
• Co-ordinate and provide administrative support to City-wide Employee Resource Groups, including providing training for group leaders and other employees.
• Leads the research and the creation of policy recommendations, including helping to prepare reports, develop policy briefs, and quantitative/qualitative analysis for internal and external stakeholders aligned with the REIB domains.
• Lead research and data collection addressing barriers to accessibility for historically marginalized and disenfranchised communities within the City of Burlington.
• Work closely with the City's Analytics and finance teams to measure and report activity, including assisting in analyzing data and developing presentation materials.
• Conduct research and analysis to refine and vet potential strategic directions and identify potential partners and advisors.
• Manages the monitoring, research, and reporting on actionable and measurable goals, strategies, and metrics in the REIB domains for internal and external partners.
• Participates in the needs assessment processes, including data collection, reporting, and recommendations for specific departments and REIB domain indicators to measure barriers, inequities, and outcomes.
• Creates and implements tools that assess the equitability of programs, processes, and policies for assigned City departments.
• Identify and coordinate with various stakeholders to collect REIB domains and demographic data.
• Supports identification for staffing of internal and external stakeholders for committees and task forces supporting the Department's and City's strategic efforts.
• Collecting and reporting on community programming data aligned with the City's and department's strategic efforts and providing quality assurance as necessary regarding the REIB Domains.
• Lead, support, and assist in conducting REIB Domains content-related training sessions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support and assist in the development of presentations and reports, both internal and external
• Manage volunteers, seasonal employees, and interns as required.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Bachelor's Degree in public policy, public administration, education, human resources, psychology, communication, urban planning, public health, social science, or another related field.
• At least two years of experience in DEI, civil rights and social justice, public policy, housing, planning, public works, community development, public health, education, community-based advocacy and/or organizing (beyond summer or short-term internships).
• Candidates must possess a valid drivers license and a clean driving record. Additionally, applicants must be able to successfully pass a background check as part of the hiring process.
• Experience planning, creating curriculums, and conducting trainings required.

Additional Information

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply. Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.

The City of Burlington is proud to offer full time employees a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation)
• Pension Plan
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Yoga Membership to Sangha Studios (Burlington, Williston & online)
• Tuition Discounts for Champlain College TruEd
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Bonus Incentives Program
• Local & National Store Discounts
• Subsidized Transportation Options
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

For additional details please visit https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/HR/benefitsinformation

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Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in public policy, public administration, education, human resources, psychology, communication, urban planning, public health, social science, or another related field?

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Do you have at least two years of professional experience in DEI, civil rights and social justice, public policy, housing, planning, public works, community development, public health, education, community-based advocacy and/or organizing experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience planning, creating curriculums, and conducting trainings?

• Yes
• No

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I acknowledge that I must have a valid drivers license and be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Burlington, Vermont

Address 149 Church St.

Burlington, Vermont, 05401

Phone 802-540-2505

Website https://www.burlingtonvt.gov