Organizational Development Specialist

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

1d • $58,344 - $91,104 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Organizational Development Specialist is a new position at the Vermont Department of Taxes, offering an opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement. This role involves both creative and analytical work, including managing internal communications related to growth and development, documenting institutional knowledge with subject matter experts, and collaborating with the communications and organizational development team to support employee growth initiatives and knowledgebase development.

Requirements

• Knowledge of organizational development principles and adult learning theory and practice.
• Experience with internal communications, including the design and management of internal websites and use of a mass email platform to effectively communicate with internal audiences.
• Excellent written communication and proofreading skills, with the ability to customize content and tone for audience and channel.
• Affinity for building working relationships with an extended network of colleagues throughout an organization.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Interest in learning about Vermont tax policy and administration.
• Bachelor's degree in education, organizational development, leadership development, public administration, human resources, communications or a related field; AND one (1) years or more experience that includes any combination of the following: training or staff development, teaching or facilitating programs, human resources, internal communications, or conducting needs assessments to identify training needs and gaps.
• OR Two (2) years or more experience that includes any combination of the following: training or staff development, teaching or facilitating programs, human resources, internal communications, or conducting needs assessments to identify training needs and gaps.

Responsibilities

• Creates, distributes, and evaluates internal communications promoting training and career growth opportunities at the Department of Taxes, including maintenance of an internal website catalog of training opportunities.
• Organizes and facilitates updates to the department’s internal knowledgebase, capturing institutional knowledge and technical expertise in a clear and searchable format.
• Supports department trainings, assisting presenters and subject matter experts where appropriate with: Facilitation or delivery of training sessions, Design and development of impactful training materials, In-training logistical support, Post-session coaching.
• Responds to requests from employees and supervisors within the Department for assistance with training and growth resources.
• Designs and produces regular reporting on organizational development activities.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit pension plan
• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level