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Vacancy: Natural Disaster Response Coordinator

Posted Saturday, June 6, 2026

The Town of Waterbury is seeking to hire a Natural Disaster Response Coordinator. The primary role of the Natural Disaster Response Coordinator is to recruit, oversee, and manage the activities of volunteers who are ready to serve Waterbury in the event of a flood that inundates homes and businesses. The position oversees the volunteer response in assisting property owners with immediate flood recovery needs, including pumping out homes, removing debris and trash, providing cleaning supplies to impacted residents, and generally assisting to make homes and neighborhoods safe and livable.

This is a contract position for which an annual stipend is paid. In the event of a flood additional compensation will be provided for the acute work that is required. The position is expected to lead regular meetings of flood volunteers to ensure the community is prepared for a future flood.  The position reports to the Municipal Manager.

For a full job description please visit our Employment Opportunities. Read more HERE about the work of the Natural Disaster Preparedness Committee.

For additional information please contact the Interim Municipal Manager, Bill Woodruff, via email (bwoodruff@ waterburyvt.com) or by phone at 802-839-6199.