Senior Networking and Partnership Manager

The Networking and Partnership Manager will manage the overall project administration and lead communication, outreach, and engagement initiatives for the Vermont PFAS Environmental Research Network project. The Manager will establish a durable statewide research network across Vermont's academic, governmental, and community sectors.

What You Will Do

The Manager will build and maintain cross-sector collaborations among diverse academic institutions, government entities, and community stakeholders across the Vermont jurisdiction. They will also facilitate structured engagement and alignment with other active NSF EPSCoR projects in the Vermont jurisdiction.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and maintaining partnerships across diverse groups, experience managing complex, multi-institutional outreach activities, and strong organizational, time-management, and strategic communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Communications, Higher Education Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• A minimum of three years of experience managing multi-institutional programs, preferably funded by federal agencies like the NSF, EPA, or NIH
• Experience and knowledge of PFAS contamination is desirable
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining partnerships across diverse groups (faculty, state agency officials, and community activists)
• Experience managing complex, multi-institutional outreach activities
• Strong organizational, time-management, strategic communication, event planning, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational, time-management, project-coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer-service skills
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to foster inclusive collaborations across diverse institutional types and non-academic sectors

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement and tuition benefits
• On-site fitness center
• Generous time off benefits