It’s easy to assume Vermont transplants come for the mountains and quaint communities, and then find work to support their lifestyle.
But with economic growth in key industries like advanced manufacturing, finance, food systems, and renewable energy, working in Vermont pays off. Vermont is one of the top 10 places to find a job in the US. Our high quality of life is reflected in policies like earned paid sick leave and one of the highest minimum wage rates in the country.
According to a recent report by the Vermont Technology Alliance, total employment in the tech sector grew at 8.3% from 2005 to 2014 — 7x faster than employment overall — and tech sector jobs are projected to continue growing at a 7.5% annual rate from 2014 to 2022.
Vermont’s local food system is vibrant — employing more than 60,000 Vermonters as restaurateurs, bakers, brewers, farmers, butchers, cheese makers, and more. There are 12,000 local food businesses in Vermont — and the number keeps growing.
Many Vermont companies are forward-thinking when it comes to benefit packages. It is not uncommon for employees enjoy flexible work schedules, paid volunteer time, casual dog-friendly offices, on-site farm shares, and wellness programs, just to name a few.
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HIGH-PAY, HIGH-GROWTH JOBS IN VERMONT
Environmental scientists, $26.24 per hour
—From the McClure Foundation’s Pathways to Promising Careers
WHY VERMONT?
You won’t find a skyscraper with Oracle on the top in Vermont. People think that there aren’t jobs here. But once you start getting into the community, start networking, you’ll see there are all kinds of jobs here. I, and everyone I know, always has 4-5 jobs open.
VERMONT JOB LISTINGS
Seven Days
The go-to for hip non-profit, government, communication jobs mostly in the central and northern Vermont area.
Vermont Job Link
Post your resume or create and save job searches with this service from the Vermont Department of Labor.
JobsInVT.com
Paid listings of jobs in a wide variety of sectors; part of a larger network of state-by-state job listings.
VBSR Jobs Board
Job openings at Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility member organizations.
B Corp Jobs Board
Listings of jobs at Certified B Corp companies located in Vermont.
Internships, University of Vermont Career Resource Center
Internship listings and guidance for students, as well as resources for employers and faculty.
Internships, VBSR
Internship opportunities from members of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility.
Best Places to Work in Vermont
See current and past lists of companies selected as ‘Best Places to Work in Vermont.’
State of Vermont Government Jobs
Listings of jobs across all agencies in Vermont state government.
RESOURCES BY SECTOR
Tech Jobs in Vermont
Curated job openings from Vermont’s tech scene, plus interactive listing of Vermont’s 90+ local tech companies.
Vermont Technology Alliance Career Center
Job openings from Vermont Technology Alliance member businesses.
Vermont Farm-to-Plate
Diverse set of food systems-related job postings.
Vermont Green Careers
Learn more about ‘green’ career paths, and search links to additional green business job listings.
Renewable Energy Vermont
Job listings for the renewable energy sector.
Vermont Arts Council
Job listings for the creative arts in Vermont.
Vermont Outdoor Guide Association
Jobs directory for recreation, adventure, conservation and tourism positions.