Education Manager

State of Vermont

Lister Education Manager overseeing professional certification and training for municipal listers and assessors in Vermont. Collaborating with various stakeholders and improving educational resources.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $3,287 - $5,152 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing professional certification requirements, including equivalent experience and training opportunities, and creating clear pathways to certification.
Creating and providing training and related materials for listers and assessors both virtually and in-person.
Evaluating and updating PVR training and informational materials such as fact sheets, guidebooks, and instructional documents.
Managing a learning management system to track certification, recertification, and attendance.
Providing support to municipal officials to maintain the statewide grand list for the purpose of education funding.
Conducting detailed analyses of municipal assessment practices through the annual Equalization Study.
Leveraging relationships and existing programs at other state agencies such as Department of Labor, Secretary of State’s Office, and Community College of Vermont to develop career and training paths.
Identifying national resources such as the International Association of Assessing Officers, Appraisal Institute and USPAP for trainings and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher AND four (5) years or more of experience at or above a technical level in property assessment, property tax administration, real estate appraisal or related field.
OR High School diploma or equivalent AND six (6) years or more of experience at or above a technical level in property assessment, property tax administration, real estate appraisal, or related field.
Experience in real estate appraisal or assessment
Experience in adult education
Experience in analyzing and interpreting data.
A desire to learn and grow and have experience fostering that desire in others.
A proven record of prioritizing work, managing deadlines, and aligning expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about tax law and policies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

property assessmentproperty tax administrationreal estate appraisaladult educationdata analysiscertification managementtraining material developmentinstructional designlearning management systemsEqualization Study

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationprioritizationdeadline managementstakeholder alignmentdesire to learnfostering growth in others