Burlington Electric Department · 3 hours ago
Overdose Prevention Center Grants & Project Manager
Burlington, VT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $71K/yr
5+ years expBurlington Electric Department is seeking a Project Manager to support the establishment and operation of an Overdose Prevention Center in alignment with local and state guidelines. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and successful implementation of the center's operations.
ConsumerElectrical DistributionEnergy
Responsibilities
Ensure the City and OPC Provider meet or exceed VDH Operating Guidelines and Compliance Plan which include requirements for the Service Assessment, management, staffing, training, facility design, site selection, security, emergency protocols, and data reporting and evaluation
Coordinate with the City Department of Finance & Administration (DFA), City Attorney and Vermont Department of Health DSU grant manager as needed to facilitate accurate and timely reporting and grant compliance
Work collaboratively with the OPC Provider, Pacific Institute on Research & Education (PIRE) and other external contractors to meet data collection and evaluation needs of the City and State, with a focus on service assessment, community engagement, neighborhood impact and ongoing cohort studies
Monitor grant progress against project workplan, timelines, budgets, and deliverables, escalating delays/barriers and recommending solutions as needed
Work collaboratively with OPC Provider and external contractors to organize community engagement events as needed
Respond to constituent inquiries with accurate, timely, and evidence-based information and listen to community concerns with understanding
Ensure transparency throughout the process, utilize a data driven, community-centered approach to implementation and ongoing operations of the OPC
Update the City OPC webpage as needed and in a timely way as new information is available and send out OPC updates to the mailing list
Participate in City public health & safety initiatives, including but not limited to: CommStat, PREVENT/CityLink, CRT, Situation Table, City Circle, SIM and other harm reduction programs and efforts
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through professional development and the ability to work effectively with people from all backgrounds
Ability to adhere to City standards, safety rules and personnel policies, and to maintain regular, reliable attendance
Bachelor's degree in public health, public policy, social work, public administration, or related field is required
Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two-for-one year basis
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in public health, harm reduction, social services, or government project management. Demonstrated understanding of substance use disorder, harm reduction principles, and public health equity
Experience managing grants, budgets, and compliance reporting
Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, database systems, and virtual meeting platforms
Ability to work in person in Burlington, including occasional evenings/weekends for City Council meetings and community events
Reliable transportation to attend meetings and events across the city
Company
Burlington Electric Department
Burlington Electric Department is a municipally-owned electric utility of Burlington, Vermont.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.44MKey Investors
Federal Highway AdministrationUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2024-08-29Grant· $4.89M
2020-08-13Grant· $0.55M
Leadership Team
Emily Stebbins-Wheelock
CFO and Manager of Strategy & Innovation
Recent News
2025-12-18
2025-10-09
vermontbiz.com
2025-09-22
Company data provided by crunchbase