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CVRPC offers equal opportunity for all employees and maintains a drug-free workplace. CVRPC seeks and encourages applications from people with diverse perspectives and experiences. Job candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and will be expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. CVRPC will not discriminate in any term or condition of employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, place of birth, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, gender identity, health coverage status, HIV status, genetic information, crime victim status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other category protected under local, state or federal law.
To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and contact information (telephone number and email address) for three references to: Keith Cubbon, Planner, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission, 802- 229-0389 – jobs@cvregion.com
The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) is seeking to fill the position of planning technician for the summer of 2026. This dynamic position provides an opportunity to experience a breadth of planning activities, from office work participating in the regional planning process through analyzing demographic, spatial and transportation data, to working on site, inventorying regional infrastructure and gathering data.
The Commission assists its 23 member municipalities to provide effective local government and work cooperatively to address regional issues, such as transportation challenges and water quality improvement. More information about CVRPC is available at https://centralvtplanning.org/.
Support RPC staff in flood response and recovery and hazard mitigation tasks such as working on town Local Hazard Mitigation Plans.
BENEFITS OF SERVING IN THIS POSITION
- Be a part of the regional planning process.
- Learn how data and information is used in different aspects of the planning field.
- Gain experience working in a dynamic team and on your own initiative.
- Gain experience communicating directly with municipal officials and the public.
- Participate in project and Commission meetings.
- Expand “soft skills” critical to advancement in today’s job market.
COMPENSATION
Pay is $18.00/hour. Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, though part-time applications will be considered. CVRPC will reimburse job-related expenses, such as mileage costs, at the allowable federal rate. Standard work week is Monday-Friday. Standard work day is 8 am – 5 pm.
DURATION
This position is expected to begin in May/June 2026.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in the planning profession and relevant planning specializations. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and new graduates are invited to apply. A degree in planning or a related field is not required for this position.
- The employee must be flexible in their scheduling and have their own means of reliable transportation.
- Field work can include walking several miles over the course of a day and ambling down embankments to access streams or brooks.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Position open until filled. The interview process will commence as materials are received.