Opportunities
High Pay, High Demand Jobs
Credentials Search:
Ongoing Opportunities
Aeronautics and Astronomy
AeroCamp: day camp - - ages 12-18 - Williston Campus of VTC)
Film, Journalism, Audio/ Visual Technology and Writing
Conversations from the Open Road http://www.conversationsfromtheopenroad.com/
Solon Spectrum
MHS Literary Magazine
MHS Yearbook (See Ms. Waring)
Debate & Forensics (See Matt McLane)
Champlain Young Writers' Conference
Champlain's Summer Audio Engineering Camp, Digital Media Camp, Animation Camp, & Art & Design Camp
GIV Winter Weekend - fiction writing, creative writing
New England High School Journalism Collaborative's Summer Workshop all-expense paid summer workshop for students interested in journalism
Letters about Literature national writing competition
What’s the Story? The Vermont Young People Social Action Team: an experiential and digital storytelling course for middle and high school learners through Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf School of English.
Vermont Youth Documentary Lab: summer learning opportunities that are free depending on need and a paid fellowship opportunity, school year opportunities exist as well
Rotary Speech Contest (Check this website in January or February for details or contact Matt McLane.)
Women in Film Organization (hosts virtual workshops that you may be able to join)
Business/ Finance/ Entrepreneurship
General
VTVLC or other online courses
Early College option
Governor’s Institute of Vermont (GIV)
Winter Weekend (Social Entrepreneurship, Global Education & Youth Voice, Disaster Health and Epidemiology, Design/ Build Engineering, Creative Writing, Astrophotography, Debate & National Issues, Directing Theater, World Musicology, Neuroscience)
Marine Science
Marine Biology/ Trip to Bermuda- VTVLC
Computer Science, Programming, IT
Digital Forensics & Cyber Security Academy at Champlain College, Summer
Champlain Game Academy and Advanced Game Academy at Champlain College, Summer
The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont (Technology, Design, and Coding)
Coder Camp day camp for students entering 8th-10th grades and mentorships, VTC Williston Campus
Women Can Do (See Sarah Loveless)
CCV Early College Cybersecurity Fundamentals or IT Service Desk Specialist Certificate Program
CBL Opportunities: Norwich University, Bear Code, State of Vermont
Health Sciences
Health Care CBL/ FP Opportunities: This document has many links and opportunities
Governor's Institute- Health and Medicine, Institute on Health and Medicine 7 day residential program
Women Can Do (See Sarah Loveless)
Information about Health Care Careers
Vermont Health Careers Website with upcoming workshops in the "events" section
Trades
Virtual High School has a limited number of FREE seats in our new summer class, Solar Energy Design.
Historical research - using primary documents, objects and photographs to develop web, exhibit, and tour content
Collections management - accessioning, cataloging, cleaning, and object storage
Visitor experience - guiding tours, editing script and developing exhibits
Marketing - website development, Facebook management, press releases and event promotion
Event management – assisting with events such as RockFire, Barre Heritage and Homecoming Days, and Granite Festival
Building and grounds maintenance - building improvements and daily maintenance
Vermont Green Building Network (Online webinars are offered sometimes.)
Vermont Public Interest Research Group Activism Opportunities
Welding Certification Courses Ages 18+, Hyde Park Introduction to Welding Course
Engineering/ Math
Governor's Institute Mathematical Sciences
CBL Opportunities: Cad Cut, State of Vermont, etc.
Human Services and Education
Camp Daybreak - volunteer positions
Camp Counselor - Rec Center day camp, North Branch Nature Center, Camp Downer, Counselor for Girl Scouts Day Camp (Richmond)
PLAY Mentoring- (See Katrina)
Unified Sports (See Matt McLane)
CBL Opportunities at Schools, Early Childhood Education or Daycare Centers, Teaching Assistant at MHS
Dual Enrollment Courses focused on Early Childhood Education or Child Development
Transportation
The National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) is a summer camp on a Vermont Technical College Campus for high school & middle school students.
Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Criminal Justice
CBL Opportunities: Sheriff's Department, Montpelier Police Department, Legislative Internships
Montpelier Community Justice Center
See also Leadership and Political Science Section below
Visual Art, Music, and Theater
Band, Jazz Band
Chorus, Honor Choir
Champlain College's Art & Design Portfolio-Building Summer Course
Champlain's Summer Audio Engineering Camp, Digital Media Camp, Animation Camp, & Art & Design Camp
The Center for Cartoon Studies Summer Workshops
CCV Early College Design and Media Studies Certificate Program
Environmental Science, Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources
Leadership and Political Science
Student Council
Debate and Forensics
Principal’s Advisory Committee
The Conversation - Peer Leaders
Boys State (See Mr. Chater)
Girls State (See Mr. Chater)
Girls Rock the Capitol Legislative Internship
Governor's Institute: Global Issues and Youth Action
Vermont Public Interest Research Group Activism Opportunities
Volunteerism
Green Mountain United Way (Clearinghouse for a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout Washington County)
Historical research - using primary documents, objects and photographs to develop web, exhibit, and tour content
Collections management - accessioning, cataloging, cleaning, and object storage
Visitor experience - guiding tours, editing script and developing exhibits
Marketing - website development, Facebook management, press releases and event promotion
Event management – assisting with events such as RockFire, Barre Heritage and Homecoming Days, and Granite Festival
Building and grounds maintenance - building improvements and daily maintenance
Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary
CBL Opportunities in the Ski Industry, Local Restaurants, Stores or Hotels, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier Alive, State Tourism Office etc (Contact a CBL advisor to see if there may be CBL opportunities.)
Paid Employment
Volunteer/ Unpaid Internships
Capitol Theater is hiring! Looking for hardworking, personable students with afterschool/ weekend availability. To apply, see Diana in Guidance for an application.
Northfield Bank is looking for 18yr+ Community Bankers. See the flyer below.
Manghi's Bread is looking for delivery drivers. If you are interested, reach out to them directly. You must be 18 years old to apply.
ORCA Media is Hiring Camera Operators
Click the box below for more information.
Sarducci's is hiring!
Hosts
Dishwashers
Busser
No experience necessary.
If you are interested, stop in or call or text Emma (802-922-4842) to express interest.
RED HEN-- PT DISHWASHER NEEDED!
Ski and Ride School Support Crew
- This is a “behind the scenes” position that facilitates all of the logistical and operational pieces of Children’s Ski and Ride School. It is guest facing, and a perfect opportunity for those who enjoy working with children as well as those who are looking to get a start in the ski industry. More information is provided in the link.
Junior Instructor/Instructor Aide
- This role is an on-hill position that directly supports instructors while teaching their classes. Intermediate skiing ability is required and is a great way to learn what instructing is all about.
- The requisition will be posted shortly and will be available in the general link to all positions.
Ski and Ride School Support Crew Lead
- This position supervises both the Support Crew staff as well as the Junior Instructors/Instructor Aides. It is an entry leadership position that requires a strong applicant. More information is provided in the link.
Ski and Ride School Instructors
- We will be posting these positions in just a few weeks. Part Time and Full Time roles are available. New instructors will be primarily working with novice level children. There are great training opportunities available for development towards certification an higher skill level instruction. All early season training is paid and there are elective clinics daily. Successful certification through Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors are all fully reimbursed and coincide with immediate pay raises. More information will be available when the jobs go live.
Panera is Hiring!
They are hiring for all shifts and can offer flexible hours for school, sports etc.
You will start at $13.30 per hour
Team members also receive Team Tips
They receive a Free Meal while they are working ($15 value)
If you have any questions, please reach out to Suzanne Divinski at Suzanne.Divinsky@PaneraBread.com or Karen, our manager, at the Berlin café at (802)476-1953. For more information regarding our company, please go to panerabread.com. You can apply under Careers.
UPS is Hiring!
You must be 18 years old to apply.
FARMERS TO YOU
Packing Team
Department: Pack Team
Location: Middlesex, VT
Hours: ~10hrs/wk
Rate: starting at $17/hour
SUMMARY
On Tuesdays we pack and process all of our weekly orders. We are looking for hardworking, detail-oriented people to join our packing team. This is a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Lift up to 50 lbs repetitively
Able to use OR able to learn the use of hand trucks
Handle repetitive tasks in a food distribution hub
Work well with others
Good communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Willingness to follow directions
Knowledge of local produce and food products is a plus!
HOURS and LOCATION
Tuesdays, late morning-evening
Half shifts (approx 5hrs) also available in the evening
Position is based at the Farmers To You Hub in Middlesex, VT
DISCLAIMER
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time as needed.
TO APPLY
Please send a resume and letter of interest to hiring@farmerstoyou.com
DARN TOUGH IS HIRING (Waterbury & Northfield Locations!Darn Tough Opportunities, both full-time and part-time:
Technician Knitting MachineKnitting Machine OperatorBoarding OperatorPackaging Operator
Darn Tough is an iconic brand, born and raised in Northfield, Vermont, and we continue to grow! In 2020 we expanded our operations to Waterbury and in 2021, we added 100+ new positions and jobs in Vermont. Today, in 2022, we are adding even more jobs. We are creating jobs and opportunities for our employees and communities that we play in, because that is where a Quality of Life starts. Want to see how we all win together #WAW and see some of the production, click this link https://vimeo.com/639788586/4f2bd314db
We’re a family-owned company that cares about our employees and their families. Our employees get:
- Generous time off: 3 weeks of vacation & 10 Sick days for yourself and your family
- Paid Holidays, that includes your birthday. Spend your special day with the ones’ you love
- Paid Community Service hours
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Match
- Annual Incentive Bonus Program
- Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
- Medical & Dependent FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- Lavish discount on socks
- And more…
Three Penny Taproom-- Hiring for Dishwashers!
Pay is $15/ hour. This is a great opportunity for those interested in becoming part of the restaurant industry. Please contact Chef Erik erik@threepennytaproom.com if interested.
Guy's Farm and Yard is hiring. Guy's Farm and Yard is seeking summer help at their Barre Street location. Convenient downtown location position involves helping customers with product selection and helping them load materials into their vehicles. Hours are flexible. Stop in to apply or talk with Matt McLane for more info.
AGWAY IS HIRING!
Agway is hiring loaders for afterschool/ weekend hours. Flexible Schedule based on your availability! $15/hour. From now until mid-June. Stop in to apply!
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Sugarbush Is Hiring for Summer Jobs
Ben & Jerry's Is Hiring!
An elderly couple is looking for a team of 2-3 students to vacuum and buff their carpets and clean their kitchen this weekend--Dec.10-11. They will pay $15/hour or more and it would likely take just a couple of hours. Contact Heather McLane at heathermc@mpsvt.org or 802-522-7098 before 3PM on Friday if you are interested.
Dear MHS students,
I have been contacted by an elderly person who cannot shovel their driveway and is looking for a reliable and responsible person to shovel when it snows. Possible $50.00 per hour.
Contact Matt McLane for more info. matt@mpsvt.org text - 802-522-2758
Sarducci's is hiring!
Hosts
Dishwashers
Busser
No experience necessary.
If you are interested, stop in or call or text Emma (802-922-4842) to express interest.
RED HEN-- PT DISHWASHER NEEDED!
Ski and Ride School Support Crew
- This is a “behind the scenes” position that facilitates all of the logistical and operational pieces of Children’s Ski and Ride School. It is guest facing, and a perfect opportunity for those who enjoy working with children as well as those who are looking to get a start in the ski industry. More information is provided in the link.
Junior Instructor/Instructor Aide
- This role is an on-hill position that directly supports instructors while teaching their classes. Intermediate skiing ability is required and is a great way to learn what instructing is all about.
- The requisition will be posted shortly and will be available in the general link to all positions.
Ski and Ride School Support Crew Lead
- This position supervises both the Support Crew staff as well as the Junior Instructors/Instructor Aides. It is an entry leadership position that requires a strong applicant. More information is provided in the link.
Ski and Ride School Instructors
- We will be posting these positions in just a few weeks. Part Time and Full Time roles are available. New instructors will be primarily working with novice level children. There are great training opportunities available for development towards certification an higher skill level instruction. All early season training is paid and there are elective clinics daily. Successful certification through Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors are all fully reimbursed and coincide with immediate pay raises. More information will be available when the jobs go live.
Hunger Mountain Coop is HIRING
Click here for more information about the positions and how to apply!
Dawg Daze, a division of The Woods Lodge and Hospitality Group, is looking for a part-time cashier to assist with food sales at the Vermont Mountaineers Games during June and July this summer.
Pay is $13 per hour, plus a shift meal.
Hours are 5:30-9:30pm at the Montpelier Recreation field.
Current open shifts are: June 12, 15, 18, 21, 27; and July 2, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 26
Must have own transportation to and from the games (home games only).
Interested applicants should email contact info and 2 references (one work-related, if possible) to Lisa at thewoosvt@gmail.com.
Panera is Hiring!
They are hiring for all shifts and can offer flexible hours for school, sports etc.
You will start at $13.30 per hour
Team members also receive Team Tips
They receive a Free Meal while they are working ($15 value)
If you have any questions, please reach out to Suzanne Divinski at Suzanne.Divinsky@PaneraBread.com or Karen, our manager, at the Berlin café at (802)476-1953. For more information regarding our company, please go to panerabread.com. You can apply under Careers.
UPS is Hiring!
You must be 18 years old to apply.
FARMERS TO YOU
Packing Team
Department: Pack Team
Location: Middlesex, VT
Hours: ~10hrs/wk
Rate: starting at $17/hour
SUMMARY
On Tuesdays we pack and process all of our weekly orders. We are looking for hardworking, detail-oriented people to join our packing team. This is a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Lift up to 50 lbs repetitively
Able to use OR able to learn the use of hand trucks
Handle repetitive tasks in a food distribution hub
Work well with others
Good communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Willingness to follow directions
Knowledge of local produce and food products is a plus!
HOURS and LOCATION
Tuesdays, late morning-evening
Half shifts (approx 5hrs) also available in the evening
Position is based at the Farmers To You Hub in Middlesex, VT
DISCLAIMER
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time as needed.
TO APPLY
Please send a resume and letter of interest to hiring@farmerstoyou.com
DARN TOUGH IS HIRING (Waterbury & Northfield Locations!Darn Tough Opportunities, both full-time and part-time:
Technician Knitting MachineKnitting Machine OperatorBoarding OperatorPackaging Operator
Darn Tough is an iconic brand, born and raised in Northfield, Vermont, and we continue to grow! In 2020 we expanded our operations to Waterbury and in 2021, we added 100+ new positions and jobs in Vermont. Today, in 2022, we are adding even more jobs. We are creating jobs and opportunities for our employees and communities that we play in, because that is where a Quality of Life starts. Want to see how we all win together #WAW and see some of the production, click this link https://vimeo.com/639788586/4f2bd314db
We’re a family-owned company that cares about our employees and their families. Our employees get:
- Generous time off: 3 weeks of vacation & 10 Sick days for yourself and your family
- Paid Holidays, that includes your birthday. Spend your special day with the ones’ you love
- Paid Community Service hours
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Match
- Annual Incentive Bonus Program
- Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
- Medical & Dependent FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- Lavish discount on socks
- And more…
Three Penny Taproom-- Hiring for Dishwashers!
Pay is $15/ hour. This is a great opportunity for those interested in becoming part of the restaurant industry. Please contact Chef Erik erik@threepennytaproom.com if interested.
Guy's Farm and Yard is hiring. Guy's Farm and Yard is seeking summer help at their Barre Street location. Convenient downtown location position involves helping customers with product selection and helping them load materials into their vehicles. Hours are flexible. Stop in to apply or talk with Matt McLane for more info.
AGWAY IS HIRING!
Agway is hiring loaders for afterschool/ weekend hours. Flexible Schedule based on your availability! $15/hour. From now until mid-June. Stop in to apply!
___________________
Capitol Plaza, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is seeking energetic and cheerful applicants to work this spring and summer in the Banquet and Wedding Department as a server. No experience is necessary but a willingness to learn customer service from an existing banquet team is necessary. Hours can be flexible but would include some nights and weekends. Pay is on a team pool basis and ranges from $15 - $25/ hour. Please send an email to bcain@capitolplaza.com to set up an appointment.
Sugarbush Is Hiring for Summer Jobs
Ben & Jerry's Is Hiring!
Mountaineers Internships
Internship possibilities with Trailblazers, a youth driven online magazine about the Education Transformation Movement
Trailblazers was formed by youth with a mission to amplify young learner voices in education. After four years and seven issues of working as an independent publication, Trailblazers is now partnering with the Vermont based non-profit UP for Learning in order to continue to grow and develop as an organization. With this new strategic direction, we are now looking nationally for young learners interested in joining our production team as an UP for Learning intern to bring this world renown magazine to life. twice a year.
Link to job descriptions
Link to application
Link to the slidedeck for more information
SOLONS ON BOARDS
Check out these opportunities to serve on committees to solve problems and change policies in Vermont.
Internship Opportunity
The Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is the leading voice on ending domestic and sexual violence in Vermont. The Network is looking for a student to take on an in-person, remote, or hybrid internship.. A little more about the current work: we are bringing a focus to healthy sexuality education and culture, including helping adults do a better job of supporting healthy sexuality with the youth in their lives. We are also moving toward doing more and more of our work in partnership with youth, and supporting their leadership, activism and voice.
This internship can be connected to CBL or PLS as an opportunity to earn academic credit.
Please contact Sarah Loveless if you are interested or have any questions!