About
DeltaClime^VT

We provide companies with an intense accelerated learning and business development process designed to encourage rapid change and adaptability as it relates to their mission.

As a proven leader in sustainability, Vermont offers participants access to a large number of entrepreneurial climate economy and energy experts throughout the program.

The DeltaClime^VT business accelerator is managed by the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF), a nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the sustainable development of Vermont’s economy.

Job Opportunity: Program Manager – Energy and Forest Business Accelerators

The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) is a nonprofit organization that nurtures the economic prosperity, ecological health, and social connectivity of people, businesses, organizations and communities in Vermont for the benefit and well-being of all who live here.

VSJF is hiring a Program Manager to lead VSJF’s DeltaClimeVT and Forest Business accelerators which provide startup support, business planning, mentorship, and access to capital to climate economy and forest economy entrepreneurs. The Program Manager will be responsible for expanding a network of contacts to ensure a high-quality pool of applicants each year, and ensure that new and alumni cohort companies, mentors and sponsors continue to be engaged with the program.

This is an exempt, full-time position, reporting to the Executive Director. Salary will be commensurate with experience and available funding, within the range of $70,000-$75,000/year. Employee health and dental insurance, paid holidays and combined time off, plus up to 3% SIMPLE IRA retirement contribution. This is a combined office and remote work position.

VSJF is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. VSJF makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.

Please review the complete job description at www.vsjf.org/about-vsjf-vermont/job-openings. To apply, send a cover letter and resume as 1 PDF to the Operations and Human Resources Manager, Kurt Ericksen, at jobs@vsjf.org by 12pm on 01/13/2025.

In addition to offering the DeltaClime^VT business accelerator to startup and seed stage entrepreneurs, VSJF provides business assistance, value chain facilitation, network development, and strategic planning to a wide range of stakeholders in the agriculture and food system, forest product, waste management, renewable energy, and environmental technology sectors. Located in Montpelier, Vermont, VSJF was created by the Vermont Legislature in 1995 to partner with state government, private sector businesses, and nonprofits to build a thriving economic, social, and ecological future for Vermont.