Economic & Workforce Development Planner
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 2265
- Description
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Job description:
Economic & Workforce Development Planner
Location: Rutland, Vermont
Position Type: Full-time
The Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC) is seeking an Economic & Workforce Development Planner to support workforce development, economic planning, and regional collaboration across the Rutland Region. This position focuses on workforce programming, employer and training partnerships, grant-funded initiatives, and regional economic development coordination, working with municipalities, employers, schools, nonprofits, state agencies, and regional partners. This is a project-focused position that blends program management, grants, and community coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement the Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, including partnerships, reporting, and compliance.
- Organize and support the Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board (RRWIB), including meeting coordination, agendas, and stakeholder engagement.
- Support the development and ongoing management of the West Central Vermont Economic Development District (WCVTEDD) and its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
- Maintain and advance regional workforce and economic development initiatives, including career pathways, employer engagement, and training programs.
- Assist with grant writing, grant administration, reporting, and compliance for workforce and economic development programs.
- Coordinate projects, consultants, and partners across multiple funding sources and initiatives.
- Support regional and municipal economic development planning, data analysis, and implementation.
- Plan and facilitate meetings, workshops, and events with employers, educators, workforce partners, and community stakeholders.
- Collaborate with RRPC staff across transportation, land use, housing, and energy programs to integrate workforce and economic development goals into regional planning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in planning, public administration, economics, workforce development, education, or a related field.
- Familiarity with or interest in workforce development, economic development, and regional planning systems.
- Understanding of or interest in federal and state workforce and economic development programs, including U.S. Department of Labor grants.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with data analysis, reporting, or GIS is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently and collaboratively, and meet deadlines.
- Experience in grant writing, project management, and public-sector or nonprofit work.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with workforce development programs, employer engagement, career pathways, or education and training initiatives.
- Familiarity with federal or state grant programs (USDOL, EDA, ACCD, or similar).
- Experience working with employers, school districts, training providers, or economic development organizations.
- Experience with facilitation, meeting management, or coalition-building.
- Background in public engagement, communications, or data-driven planning.
Why Join RRPC?
- Opportunity to work on high-impact workforce and economic development initiatives that directly support local employers, students, and job seekers.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Strong emphasis on professional development and training.
- Competitive salary range of $50,000–$80,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Employer-paid health, dental, and life insurance
- Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System (VMERS)
- Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development support
- Flexible/hybrid work schedule
Application Process
For consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter and resume (PDF) to:
Devon Neary, Executive Director, devon@rutlandrpc.org.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
The Rutland Regional Planning Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rutland, VT 05701
- Title
- Economic & Workforce Development Planner
- Application Deadline
- 04/08/2026
- Location
- Rutland, VT
- Application URL
- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:650e48a3-3e0b-4f08-9c6f-51ad97902a87
Contact Information
- Name
- Neary, Devon
- Phone Number
- (802) 774-1347
- devon@rutlandrpc.org
- Best Method of Contact