Non-profit and Government Mgt. Jobs and MBA Programs in Vermont

Many educational and employment opportunities are available for non-profit and government managers in Vermont. For non-profit and government managers, there are 430 jobs in Vermont and this is projected to grow by 23 percent to 550 jobs by 2016. Over the next 10 years, the national job pool is projected to rise by 13 percent, short of the state growth for non-profit and government managers. In general, non-profit and government managers supervise the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization and oversee areas such as budget and policy creation.

Vermont photo by Jared C. Benedict

State figures show that non-profit and government managers in Vermont earn $26 per hour or $54,000 per year on average. In the U.S. as a whole, their income is $29 hourly or $60,000 per year on average.

Vermont, also known as the Green Mountain State, is home to 621,760 people. It's population has increased 2.1 percent over the last 10 years. The state capital is Montpelier. There were 434,917 total jobs in 2008 and workers in Vermont earned more than the previous year with an average annual income of $38,700, up from $37,735. The unemployment rate in Vermont was 6.9 percent in 2009. It went up by 2.4 percentage points since the previous year. The number of residents with a college degree is 29.4 percent. This surpasses the national average.

The top employing fields in Vermont include computer product manufacturing, nonupholstered wood household furniture manufacturing, sporting goods merchant wholesalers and fixture manufacturing.

While being known for many things, one of the most noteworthy, Montpelier, is the largest producer of maple syrup in the U.S. One of the unique tidbits about Vermont is Montpelier, Vermont is the only U.S. state capital without a McDonalds.

Non-profit and Government Mgt.

Non-profit and government managers supervise the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization and oversee areas such as budget and policy creation.

While working, they direct efforts of professional and technical staff members and volunteers. Also, they develop relationships with other agencies and organizations in the community to insure that services are not duplicated.

They are required to note the reactions and responses of others in both work and social situations. Also, they must pay attention to ongoing situations and monitor them as they develop.

Non-profit and government managers must be able to articulate ideas and problems. They should also have the ability to listen to and understand others in meetings.

In order to be successful in the workplace, non-profit and government managers must have exceptional integrity and have a strong concern for others.