The Finance Department is responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll.

Employment Opportunities

Primary Role:
The primary role of the Flood Mitigation & Emergency Planning Grants Manager is to secure and administer grants related to Waterbury’s efforts to recover from the floods of 2023, better prepare for future floods, and execute capital projects that would reduce the impact of future floods. The position serves as the Town’s interface with local and state officials and the broader public to help ensure the Town achieves its goals with respect to public support and grant funding.

This is an hourly, part-time position without benefits. This position is expected to attend on-site meetings as necessary, but the administrative work can be substantially remote. The position reports to the Municipal Manager.

Nature and Scope of Position:

• The position secures and manages grants and capital projects related to the Town’s flood mitigation efforts.
• The position builds support for aspirational projects, and is able to advance projects from the planning stage to completion.
• The position works closely with a wide variety and diversity of parkers. The Manager must have superb written and verbal presentation skills.

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Manage grants for the Town (and the Edward Farrar Utility District) from application, to implementation, to final close-out and audit.
• Represent the Town in meetings with residents, business owners, and an array of local, state and federal officials.
• Oversee capital projects in conjunction with the Municipal Manager and Director of Public Works.
• Provide information to the public related to the Town’s flood mitigation and recovery efforts and enunciate the Town’s long-term plans.
• Inspire public confidence, support and investment in flood mitigation efforts.
• Other related duties as directed by the Municipal Manager

Education, Training and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a related field with relevant education preferable.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and experience in a position of similar complexity.
• Demonstrated history of work on projects of similar complexity.

The Town of Waterbury seeks to hire a Flood Mitigation and Emergency Planning Grants Manager. The primary role is to secure and administer grants to assist the Town with flood recovery and preparation. In addition to grant administration this position serves as the Town’s interface with local and state officials and the public to help ensure the Town achieves its goals with respect to public support and grant funding.

This is a part-time, hourly position. The pay is negotiable depending on the qualifications of the applicant, but highly competitive.  

Please send resumes and cover letters to:
Thomas Leitz, Municipal Manager
tleitz@ waterburyvt.com
The position is open until filled.

Job Title: Afterschool Program Assistant (multiple positions)               Department: Recreation
Status: Hourly, Seasonal
Wages: Starting at $16/hr and increases with experience

Job Summary:
The Afterschool Program Assistants will engage with children during free choice time, and help lead planned activities, with the option to help with program development and activity leading. Afterschool staff are expected to provide a safe, well-supervised space for kids to explore and unwind, while also maintaining a good rapport with parents and the community. We are seeking qualified, engaged, and motivated individuals with experience in youth and children's programs. Candidates should be ready to commit to at least 2 afternoons per week (school days), and will ideally be available to work for the entirety of the program hours from 2:45-6pm.

Duties/Responsibilities:
The Afterschool Assistants will:

• Participate in the planned activity each day, or supervise children who are not participating
• Lead or help instruct planned activities
• Join mini field trips around town, maintaining safety of the group
• Build positive rapport with students, including but not limited to engaging in student-led activities, and being able to adapt quickly due to weather and unforeseen schedule changes, etc.
• Positive attitude and communication with parents/guardians, staff, and students
• Help clean and maintain organization of the program space and materials each day

Required Skills/Abilities:
The Afterschool Assistants will need to have:

• Experience working with youth in various settings
• Strong communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Desire to stay organized, be patient and practice problem solving
• The ability to work in a team
• The ability to serve, communicate with, and work with a diverse population

Education and Experience:
The Afterschool Assistants must be or have:

• At least 14 years of age to apply
• Enjoys being in the company of children
• Loves the outdoors
• CPR/First Aid Certification* (preferred)
• Mandated Reporter training* (preferred)

*These certifications shall be part of training should they not currently be held.

Interested applicants should complete an Employment Application and send it to Katarina Lisaius (klisaius@ waterburyvt.com) with their cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.