TOWARD FREEDOM
Title: MEDIA GUIDE PROJECT INTERN
Toward Freedom seeks an intern to assist in the creation of a comprehensive and inclusive guide to independent media in the Northeastern United States. Supervised by TF staff, the intern will work closely with others toward completion of the project. This is largely a research position but may include other tasks dependent on the skills of the successful applicant. Anticipated tasks include processing incoming information, conducting outreach and collecting information from new sources via phone and the internet, and summarizing information provided by media organizations. The intern will gain valuable experience learning the inner workings of a small nonprofit alternative media organization, develop an understanding of the growing independent media movement, and participate in a significant research project that will result in a tangible product.
Contact Information:
Toward Freedom
P.O. Box 468
Burlington, VT 05402
Web site: http://www.towardfreedom.com
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TRANSITIONAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY
Title: ACCOUNTING BUSINESS/ MANAGEMENT INTERN
Traditional Services for Youth and Families is a local private non-profit human service agency that works with emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth and their families. We provide social work and educational service to youth as we assist them in bringing the pieces of their lives together for success in areas of school, home and the community We are looking for an intern to work closely with the agency director and a certified accountant to assist with any variety of agency functions such as 1) cost effectiveness analysis for key programs, 2) generating/critiquing new program proposals, 3) fund raising coordination, and/or 4) review of internal accounting systems.
Contact Person:
Connie Wallace
1 Mill Street, Box B-12
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.863.4130
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TWINCRAFT, INC.
Title: MRP/QC INTERN
The main focus is related to post-production job analysis, vendor approval implementation program, and quality controls expansion. You will produce weekly summarized reports to generate for management review on project status and define and help implement the connection between quality control and vendor approval. The intern must be a major in Business or Math and have at least Junior Standing. Also, you will be implementing new and existing vendor approval documentation and will define a vendor rating system based on quality characteristics. An appropriate candidate, at the end of the period, will be able to offer assumptions on categorical material scrap usage.
Contact Person:
Dan Rosciolo
Highland Industrial
2 Egan Street
Winooski, VT
Phone: 802.655.2200
Web site: http://www.twincraft.com/
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TWINCRAFT, INC.
Title: QUALITY CONTROL INTERN
You will be responsible for designing and developing systems that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Quality System. Intern must be at least a junior in a Natural Science related degree program. You will sample and test raw ingredients and finished good and coordinate testing by subcontract laboratories. Also, you will perform and/or facilitate testing on final products. You will find yourself designing new methodology or improving existing methodology to ensure product quality.
Contact Person:
Dan Rosciolo
Highland Industrial
2 Egan Street
Winooski, VT
Phone: 802.655.2200
Web site: http://www.twincraft.com/
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UBS PAINE WEBBER
Title: ASSISTANT TO WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAM
The intern's responsibility will be to assist the Wealth Management team. This will include researching Managed Account Platforms, Syndicate offerings, Financial Planning, and Client Relations. The intern will work with our Client Relationship Management system to: review client accounts and create performance reports, determine if asset allocation is consistent with stated client objectives, create hypothetical investment proposals for selected accounts, screen mutual funds, data entry for Financial Goals Analysis program, verify client data by contacting clients to verify and update account information, oversee distribution of research and other investment related material. The intern will also be expected to assist with operational and administrative tasks as needed.
Contact Person:
Kimberly Nassar
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
38 Eastwood Drive, Suite 400
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: 802.863.8430
Fax: 802.860.5750
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UBS PAINE WEBBER
Title: FINANCIAL SERVICES
This internship will allow student to learn all aspects of the business. Student will have the opportunity to work with a financial advisor in the office as well as a Client Service Associate. Prospective intern will learn about asset allocation, monitoring stock portfolios, calculating cost basis, doing research, running performance reports, comparing mutual funds, contacting clients and marketing.
Contact Person:
Donald W. Tynion
PaineWebber
38 Eastwood Drive
Suite 400
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: 802.863.8430
Fax: 802.860.5750
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U.S. CONGRESSMAN BERNARD SANDERS - Burlington Office
Title: DISTRICT OFFICE INTERNSHIP
Bernard Sanders is the Vermont state representative with the US Congress. Internships are comprised of: Press - Assist the Press Secretary in tracking news stories and organize the logistics of press conferences, media advisories, etc. Outreach - Develop and update constituent databases, assist in organizing public meetings and develop lists of potential meetings for the Congressman to attend. Constituent Advocacy - Assist staff in responding to constituents' requests for information. Interns can expect to improve your interviewing, advocacy, negotiation and research skills.
Contact Person:
Andrew Gilbertson
U.S. Congressman Bernard Sanders - Burlington Office
1 Church Street
2nd Floor
Burlington, VT 05401
800-339-9834
Web site: http://www.bernie.house.gov/
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U.S. CONGRESSMAN PETER WELCH - Burlington Office
Title: DISTRICT OFFICE INTERNSHIP
Our internship program provides an opportunity to experience the legislative process at work while becoming an integral part of our staff. Interns work part-time during the fall or spring semesters or full-time in the summer. Each intern will be given a variety of tasks, including researching legislative issues, drafting letters and memorand, attending hearings and briefings, and performing general administrative duties such as correspondence and answering constituents concerns.
Contact Person:
Susan B. Elliot
Community Liaison
Office of Congressman Peter Welch
30 Main Street, Suite 350
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.652.2450
Fax: 802.652.2497
Web site: http://www.welch.house.gov
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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE - Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Resource Office
Title: BIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS INTERN
(FALL ONLY) Assist LCFWRO staff in conducting biological investigations such as sea lamprey population assessments, IBI's in larger rivers, involvement in wetlands, biotic integrity indexing, surveys and/or a summary of habitat survey data on land locked Atlantic salmon streams of Lake Champlain. High level of responsibility in collecting data is a must. Student must be willing to become certified in first aid and CPR.
Contact Person:
David A. Tilton
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Resources Office
11 Lincoln Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Phone: 802.951.6313
Web site: http://www.fws.gov/
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U.S. SENATOR PATRICK LEAHY-Burlington office
Title: RESEARCH ASSISTANT/CONSTITUENT SERVICE ASSISTANT
Research for constituent, senator, and service clientele, re: various legislative issues. Student will assist in filling constituent requests by using the Library of Congress and other government resources, bill tracking by using on-line services, general office duties and special projects as assigned. Intensive research required--plan ahead. The slots fill early!
Contact Person:
Gretchen Saries
U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy - Burlington Office
199 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.863.2525
Web site: http://www.senate.gov/~leahy/
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UNITED ELECTRICAL, RADIO AND MACHINE WORKERS OF AMERICA
Title: WORKERS RIGHTS INTERN
Intern will attend and participate in meetings with workers, labor leaders and/or community activists. Interns will help coordinate publicity for the Workers' Rights Center, answer calls on the hot line, learn basic labor law, develop presentations for community groups and governmental offices and agencies about the hot line, develop and distribute literature about the hot line, compile data regarding calls and help coordinate the hot line's volunteers. Students should have strong interpersonal skills, a working class outlook, basic computer skills (especially in PageMaker and Lotus Approach.) Labor history knowledge is a plus.
Contact Person:
416 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.658.6788
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UVM - DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
Title: LABORATORY ASSISTANT
SPRING ONLY---This internship is open to one pre-med. student with past research experience. Intern will do biomedical research, specifically with regard to the disease Thrombophelia, and the mapping of the genes that result in the disorder. Student will be screening the lambda library with radioactivity labeled nucleic acids. The student will then be responsible for classifying the clones using restriction enzymes and sequencing techniques. Student must be able to work under the leadership of others in the lab, and must also be able to clearly communicate results ion presentation form during lab meetings. Student is required to have taken Organic chem. as well as biochemistry, and have laboratory experience in both.
Contact Person:
Dr. George Long
UVM Medical School Biochemistry Department
B418 Given Building
UVM Medical College
Burlington, VT 05401
Web site: http://www.uvm.edu/academics/undergraduate/aos/biochemistry/
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UVM - DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Title: LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Excellent opportunity for undergraduate research in analytical chemistry (specifically, analytical separations). Student should have an understanding of the basic principles underlying analytical separations, as well as of the basic instrumentation used for the experimental work. Intern must have a junior or senior level competency in Chemistry, including the basics of thermodynamics and equilibrium. The students responsibilities will be to make solutions of chromatographic solutes and mobile phases, making injections on the liquid chromatograph, data acquisition, data processing and interpretation, and maintenance of instruments. The project will be to investigate temperature and mobile phase effects on chromatographic resolution, efficiency, and selectivity for steroid solutes.
Contact Person:
Andrea Lucey
Cook Physical Sciences Building
82 University Place
Burlington, VT 05405
Phone: 802.656.0198
Web site: http://www.uvm.edu/~chemdept/
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UVM - DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Title: PHYSICS/BIOPHYSICS INTERNSHIP
Outstanding opportunity for a Jr./Sr. Physics majors who are interested in applying their knowledge in a research laboratory setting. The student will construct an experimental set-up. Intern may be responsible for using graphical programming software to conduct research experiments, collecting and analyzing data. Student will set up a computerized laboratory system using hardware and software. Specifics at time of interview.
Contact Person:
Dr. Jun Ru Wu
UVM Department of Physics
Cook Building
Burlington, VT 05405-0125
Phone: 802.656.8357
Web site: http://www.uvm.edu/~physics/
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UVM LANE SERIES
Title: MARKETING ASSISTANT
Responsibility and punctuality expected. Intern should be assertive, able to write clearly, creative, and independent. Intern will be under direct supervision of director. Tasks can include: theater displays, distribution of promotional materials, commercial production, radio campaigns and press releases.
Contact Person:
Natalie Neuert
Marketing/Publicity Director
UVM Lane Series
460 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.656.4455
Web site: http://www.uvm.edu/laneseries/
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VARSITY NEW ENGLAND MAGAZINE
Title: BUSINESS INTERN
Varsity New England is looking to provide a few, select individuals with sales, marketing, product development and strategic planning experience. Varsity is looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment; a junior or senior with a major in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. Candidates must possess strong written, verbal and organizational skills, and must be punctual, reliable and hardworking with a strong desire for success. Projects may include direct sales and marketing: demographic research, developing a sales pitch and sales plan; creating or maintaining various databases for use by sales department for reporting or sales campaign purposes.
Contact Person:
Matthew Bunting
Publisher & Director, Business Development
Triad Publishing
Phone: 802.864.7790 Ext: 351
E-mail: mbunting@triaddesignservice.com
Web site: http://www.varsityne.com/
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VARSITY NEW ENGLAND MAGAZINE
Title: EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP
Varsity New England is New England's only sports magazine for high school student-athletes, coaches, parents, colleges, and our many readers who simply love sports. Editorial interns will produce editorial briefs for the website and the magazine on VT/NH sports on varsity and jv sports and could be responsible for researching and writing a cover story.
Contact Person:
Matthew Bunting
Publisher & Director, Business Development
Triad Publishing
Phone: 802.864.7790 Ext: 351
E-mail: mbunting@triaddesignservice.com
Web site: http://www.varsityne.com/
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VARSITY NEW ENGLAND MAGAZINE
Title: "PLAYMAKERS" INTERNSHIP
Varsity New England is New England's only sports magazine for high school student-athletes, coaches, parents, colleges, and our many readers who simply love sports. Intern will provide 12 short bios and pictures of VT/NH's top performer in each of the season's featured sports. Information will be displayed on the website and in promotional magazine. Additionally, the intern should collect the names and statistics of other athletic standouts in each of the season's sports, to be mentioned on our website.
Contact Person:
Matthew Bunting
Publisher & Director, Business Development
Triad Publishing
Phone: 802.864.7790 Ext: 351
E-mail: mbunting@triaddesignservice.com
Web site: http://www.varsityne.com/
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VERMONT ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE - Public Protection Division
Title: Civil Right’s Unit Internship
The intern will develop familiarity with Vermont and federal laws regarding employment discrimination including the Fair Employment Practices Act, the Parental & Family Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The intern may also be involved in handling matters involving Drug and Polygraph Testing statutes and Hate Crimes.
The intern will develop skills in case-processing procedures used in the Civil Rights Unit, and referral resources in response to phone, email and written requests. Among the tasks the intern may be assigned are:
• Intake work – answering the telephone, emptying voice-mail, and making callbacksfile://Applications/SplashMoney.app/
• Follow-up telephone interviews with prospective charging parties – under the direction of staff attorney and investigators
• In-person interviews with charging parties
• Some legal research (as the intern’s skills permit)
• On-line research into particular topics
• Drafting charges of discrimination
• Drafting requests for information from respondent-employers
• Assistance with ongoing litigation of employment discrimination claims (as the intern’s skills permit)
• Maintaining logs of telephone contacts and correspondence with complaints and charging parties
• Other tasks assigned by civil rights unit staff
• Applicants must be able to be in the office 16 hours each week
To apply or for further information: Contact the Civil Rights Unit Administrative Assistant at (802)282-5511.
Contact Person:
Martha Csala
VT Attorney General’s Office
101 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609-1061
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VERMONT BUSINESSES FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYThis position involves coordination of annual silent auction, during their largest event of the year-the annual conference in May, soliciting and coordinating auction donations, and make direct mail solicitations. Good verbal and written communication skill and strong attention to detail is also necessary. You will learn how to plan and coordinate special events, make telephone follow-ups, and use database tracking.
Contact Person:
Laura Peterson
VBSR
30 Community Drive, Suite 2
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: 802.862.8347
Web site: http://www.vbsr.org/
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VERMONT BUSINESSES FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Title: LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP
VBSR is looking for a bright, hardworking intern, interested in both political science and business. You would join VBSR’s legislative team at the Vermont State House during the current legislative season. Your responsibilities will include tracking legislation, attending and reporting on legislative committee meetings and attending VBSR’s policy coordinator in the State House. This will involve 8-16 hours of your week.
Contact Person:
Meghan Dishman Wenrich, Public Policy Coordinator
VBSR
30 Community Drive, Suite 2
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: 802.862.8347
E-mail: megand@vbsr.org
Web site: http://www.vbsr.org/
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VERMONT CAMPAIGN TO END CHILDHOOD HUNGER
Title: DEVELOPMENT INTERN
The Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger is offering an internship or practicum in development to a reliable undergraduate student who wants to learn how a nonprofit organization ensures long-term sustainability. Possible duties include: researching, prioritizing, and making initial contact with new grant sources; developing publicity and recruiting schools for the annual Hike for Hunger and other special events; identifying potential corporate sponsorships; and assisting with general development correspondence. VTCECH is a dynamic, highly effective state-wide nonprofit located in Burlington, Vermont that develops sustainable programs to address hunger and promote good nutrition. The intern will be working with dedicated, energetic individuals who value the opportunity to mentor future professionals and develop a work plan that best suits the intern’s goals and career plans.
Contact Person:
Lisa Winkler
Director of Development
Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger
180 Flynn Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.865.0255 Ext: 105
E-mail: lwinkler@vtnohunger.org
Web site: http://www.vtnohunger.org/
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VERMONT CAPTIVE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
Title: COMMUNICATIONS / GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
Description of special project:
VCIA hosts an annual conference in August in Burlington, Vermont, that has become the largest gathering in the world for captive insurance industry professionals. It is for this event that we are seeking a graphic design intern – to assist our Communications Director at this busy time of year. The design intern is needed to assist with production / design of the following items during May, June, July and part of August 2006: VCIA Annual Report, Conference Program Booklet, Newsletter, Signs. Minor press/media relations activities, web updates and some administrative work will also likely be part of this internship. This is a great way to get hands on experience with print design and corporate communications. Special skills required: The intern will need to have had some experience working with the computer program Quark XPress. Careful attention to detail is important. Good writing/copy editing skills are also helpful. This is a paid internship.
Contact Person:
Elizabeth Halpern, Director of Communications
Vermont Captive Insurance Association
1 Lawson Lane
Burlington, VT 05401-8445
Phone: 802.658.8242
Fax: 802.658.9365
Web site: http://www.captive.com/assoc/vcia/
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THE VERMONT CHILDREN'S FORUM
Title: CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY & LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
(Spring only) Great opportunity for student interested in children's advocacy issues and monitoring legislative committee meetings regarding children's issues. Intern will assist Coordinator with production of bi-weekly/monthly legislative alerts/newsletters. Student will perform research on pertinent issues, serve as staff assistant to VCF Policy Director, and attend legislative committee meetings on children's issues. Student may assist with bill monitoring/tracking or produce a fact sheet or article on current policy issue. Must have transportation to Montpelier.
Contact Person:
Carlin Finn
Vermont Children's Forum
73 Main Street
P.O. Box 261
Montpelier, VT 05601
Phone: 802.229.6377
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VERMONT CONVENTION BUREAU
Title: VERMONT CONVENTION BUREAU INTERN
Intern will assist with:
- The development of the annual marketing plan, sales strategies, action plans, board reports and newsletter articles and budgeting.
- Updating contact information database
- The planning, production and implementation of VCB mailings – pre and post tradeshow, weekly mailings of the VCB Meeting Planner Guides, and invitations to sales events.
- The planning and coordination of a tradeshow schedule and registration of member participants.
- The development of a database for the Vermont State Sports Council to include sporting event venues throughout the state i.e. soccer fields, pools, gyms etc.
- The planning and execution of sales and marketing initiatives to include sales mission, Familiarization trips, sales presentations, quarterly and Annual Membership meetings, etc.
Contact Person:
John Cammarano
Executive Director
Vermont Convention Bureau
60 Main Street Suite 100
Burlington,VT 05401
Phone: 802.863.3489 Ext. 230
Toll Free: 877.686.5253
Web site: http://www.vermont.org/groups/
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THE VERMONT COUNCIL FOR QUALITY
Title: MARKETING INTERN
The Vermont Council for Quality is a business education and recognition program for performance excellence in Vermont companies and organizations. The intern should have good communication, team, and research skills. One job task includes the development of a market plan with action plan for marketing the Vermont Council for Quality to Vermont employer organizations.
Contact Person:
Wendy Steager
480 Hercules Drive
Colchester, VT 05446
Phone: 802.655.1910
Web site: http://www.vermontquality.org/
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VERMONT COUNCIL ON WORLD AFFAIRS
Title: WORLD AFFAIRS INTERN
This position has three main functions: office management and organization, communication internally and externally, working in a global framework. Interns will screen, sort and distribute in-coming and out-going correspondence; maintain manual and computerized files; serve as liaison between President of VCWA and the advisory board; organize meetings and events by setting the venue, developing agenda, and distributing invitations, participate in all aspects of the International Visitors Program, ranging from initial telephone contacts to arranging itineraries for visitors and serving as guides.
Contact Person:
Bonnie Tangalos
Saint Michael's College
School of International Studies
Colchester, VT 05439
Phone: 802.654.2482
Web site: http://www.vcwa.org/
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VERMONT DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Title: STATE COMMITTEE COORDINATOR
Intern will be responsible for securing the date and location for all party conventions, meetings, and caucuses, communicating with state party members, overseeing site logistics, and some office management. Student will maintain the state party database, and may interact with Vermont Secretary of State on election matters. Intern must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, excellent communications skills, and a desire to learn grassroots political techniques. In election years, duties will be augmented to accommodate the increased scope of Democratic party politics.
Contact Person:
Jill Krowinski
Executive Director
Vermont Democratic Party
29 Main St, Suite #3
Montpelier, VT 05602
E-Mail: jkrowinski@vtdemocrats.org
Web site: http://www.vtdemocrats.org/
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VERMONT DERMATOPATHOLOGY
Title: MARKETING/BUSINESS
This is a new medical business located in South Burlington that specializes in diagnostic pathology of the skin. They are looking for a student who would be interested in the development and implementation of a marketing and sales plan for their growing business. You will be responsible for development of overall marketing plan, development of sales materials/packets, organizing and expanding on sales leads and following up on these leads. The position would be for approximately 10 hours a week and would consist of no more than 5% data entry.
Contact Person:
Catherine Antley, MD
50 Timberland Dr.
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: 802.658.6269
Fax: 802.860.4642
Web site: http://www.vermontdermpath.com/
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VERMONT DISMAS HOUSE
Title: NEWSLETTER INTERN
Excellent opportunity for a JO or EN student to experience the publishing industry through newsletter production. Vermont Dismas House is a non-profit organization that provides transitional housing for ex-offenders while they are making the transition from prison to living on their own. The intern will assist in the design of the semi-annual newsletter. Intern will be responsible for working with staff and other volunteers in defining what the newsletter would consist of; assigning stories to residents, staff, and board members. Intern should have some writing skills, and be able to use word-processing software.
Contact Person:
Kimberly Parsons
Vermont Dismas House
96 Buell Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.658.0381
Web site: http://www.dismasofvermont.org/
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VERMONT EARTH INSTITUTE
Title: ASSISTANT TO THE VERMONT POPULATION ALLIANCE HEADQUARTERS
Intern will be out collecting data from various sources, mostly local high schools, analyzing it, and reporting on it. Most of the work will be done directly from St. Michael's College while communicating with members of Vermont Population Alliance via e-mail. Some tasks will be: setting up cross-tabulation tables, studying previous surveys to determine what sorts of questions are imperative to ask and how to formulate them, formulate survey questions, put together a survey, circulate it, contact Vermont legislative bodies and various environmental organizations about questions they would like to see on the survey as well as the results, write articles for local publications about the survey, and public relations.
Contact Person:
P.O. Box 466
Norwich, VT 05055
Phone: 802.649.5168
Web site: http://www.vtearthinstitute.org/
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VERMONT ECONOMIC PROGRESS COUNCIL
Title: VEPC RESEARCH ASSISTANT
The Vermont Economic Progress Council works with long term economic planning for the state. They also work with economic development organizations in the state, government, and private sectors. The Intern must be a good critical thinker and problem solver who is highly motivated and speaks well. Additional skills preferred include: computer skills (tables, charts, formats), knowledge of Word Perfect, Word, and have research capabilities.
Contact Person:
Christopher D'elia
Vermont Economic Progress Council
National Life Building
Drawer 20
Montpelier, VT 05620-0501
Phone: 802.828.5256
E-mail: cdelia@dca.state.vt.us
Web site: http://www.thinkvermont.com/vepc/vepc_intro.cfm
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VERMONT HOUSING AND CONSERVATION BOARD (VHCB)
Title: VHCB - AFFORDABLE HOUSING INTERN
VHCB is a state instrumentality established in 1987 to provide funds for affordable housing and land conservation projects. A chief concern of VHCB is the high development cost on a per unit and square-foot basis. Intern should have knowledge of spreadsheet or database applications, and some understanding of community development. Intern tasks: (1) complete/verify cost information from VHCB financed projects using existing database; (2) categorize projects by type; (3) present results to illustrate trends; (4) review appropriate literature; (5) survey selected comparison costs; (6) summarize findings. The internship will provide opportunities to learn about Vermont's and VHCB's innovative effort to encourage affordable housing and retention of agricultural/conservation/recreation areas. The ultimate portfolio project!
Contact Person:
Rick DeAngelis
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
149 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: 802.828.3526
E-mail: rdeangelis@vhcb.state.vt.us
Web site: http://www.vhcb.org/
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VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS
Title: PR/MARKETING INTERN
The Vermont Lake Monsters are the Single A short season affiliate of the Washington Nationals. We begin our season in June and play until September. As an intern for the Vermont Lake Monsters you will be exposed to the following areas; Public/Community Relations, Sales, and Marketing. You will have the opportunity to write articles for our yearbook, attend sales calls, work with our mascot, and many other options as well.
Contact Person:
Melissa Gagne
Executive Operations Manager/Promotions Director
Vermont Lake Monsters
1 Main Street STE 4
Winooski, VT 05404
Phone: 802.655.4200
Fax: 802.655.5660
Website: http://www.vermontlakemonsters.com/
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VERMONT OUTLOOK ON BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT
Title: JOURNALISM ADVERTISING INTERN
The magazine is distributed to real estate businesses, CEO's, and Development Committees on current issues in the developments filed throughout the state of VT. Interns can choose from projects in computer ad design/magazines layout/editorial flow and decision processes, ad/brochures, letterhead, logo design, traffic coordination and telemarketing. Other opportunities are to interview and write assignments. Ideal opportunity for an individual to learn modern publishing techniques. Some computer skills are required.
Contact Person:
Tom Lavoie
Vermont Outlook on Business and Development
46 Main Street
Winooski, VT 05404
Phone: 802.655.5485
Fax: 802.655.1330
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VERMONT PROGRESSIVE PARTY
Title: VERMONT PROGRESSIVE PARTY INTERN
Vermont's fastest growing and most exciting political organization needs quality students to help us expand. This is a good position for students interested in gaining first-hand experience with the political/campaign process as well as gain valuable political organizing skills.
Contact Person:
Emma Winthrop
P.O. Box 281
Montpelier, VT 05601
Phone: 802.229.0800
Web site: http://www.progressiveparty.org/
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VERMONT PUBLIC TELEVISION
Title: VERMONT ETV EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH INTERNSHIP
The intern will work in an active broadcasting organization with emerging technologies to assist in providing services to K-12 schools in Vermont and to the general community. Utilization of computer technology for informational writing and promotion in electronic and print form for the education community. Assistance in the development of the new Vermont on-line information service using state-of-the-art telecommunications technology. Detailed description at Internship Office.
Contact Person:
Elizabeth Ottinger
Community Outreach Director
Vermont Public Television
204 Ethan Allen Avenue
Colchester, VT 05446
Phone: 802.654.3688
Fax: 802.655.6593
E-mail: eottinger@vpt.org
Web site: http://www.vpt.org/
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“Profile” is a half an hour interview program that profiles authors, artists, musicians, filmmaker and leaders in academia, government and business. You will primarily be involved in research on the internet to locate articles about their life and accomplishments, and possible first hand sources are needed. You will be able to distill written work to its essential themes. You are welcome to any of the tapings of the shows and could also get involved in promotional work. You will be listed on the show credits, meet accomplished people, get an inside view of the working of television production and increase skills in research.
Contact Person:
Fran Stoddard
Producer/house, PROFILE
Vermont Public Television
179 Walker Hill Road
Williston, VT, 05495
Phone: 802.878.5619
E-mail: Stoddard@chanplain.edu
Web site: http://www.vpt.org/
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VERMONT SCIENCE & EDUCATION CENTER, INC.
Title: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Intern will be responsible for routine testing of customer samples, development and validation of new test methods, reviewing and analyzing laboratory data, and writing technical reports. Student must be reliable, capable of dealing with confidential information, and capable of following detailed instructions. Intern must have good laboratory skills, a firm understanding of their respective area of science, good technical writing skills, and good math/statistics skills.
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VERMONT SPORTSCAR
Position: Marketing Assistant Intern
This position is available for students interested in learning about the world of motorsports marketing. The Marketing Assistant Intern will work directly with Vermont SportsCar’s Marketing Manager. Specific duties may include PR management, graphic design, creation of sponsorship proposals and coordination on-event promotions. Some travel may be required. The opportunity for full-time paid employment is a strong possibility for the right candidate. Position will be based out of Vermont SportsCar’s offices in
Chris Yandell
Marketing Manager
Tel (Office): 802-655-3533
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Tel (Fax): 802-655-6693
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VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Title: MUSIC/MARKETING ASSISTANT
The intern provides critical support to the organization. Duties may include managing press releases/kits; print advertising, broadcast advertising, maintaining photos, press clippings, and art archives, and completing special PR projects. Intern must be able to communicate effectively, be flexible under pressure, possess accuracy/efficiency in completing projects and IBM/WP literate. Not offered on a routine basis - as opportunities warrant participation.
Contact Person:
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
2 Church Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.864.5741 Ext: 16
Web site: http://www.vso.org/
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VERMONT TIMES
Title: ADVERTISING/MARKETING/SALES INTERN
Intern must have an interest in marketing or sales. Intern will be involved with all aspects of marketing through sales investigated: proposals, advertisement design, service and prospectory. Intern will investigate possible reader survey, and work on creative ideas to sell Vermont Times. Student will have the opportunity to work with a top notch team of sales people. OWN TRANSPORTATION A MUST!
Contact Person:
Gibson Faye-LeBlanc
Vermont Times
1 Pine Haven Shore Road
P.O. Box 940
Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: 802.985.2400
Fax: 802.985.2490
Web site: http://www.vermont-times.com/
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VERMONT TIMES
Title: JOURNALISM INTERN
Writing ability essential. Intern will responsible for general news room work, researching, reporting, and writing articles. Projects include the events calendar, public service, art department collaboration, press releases, and event documentation. Plan ahead! OWN TRANSPORTATION A MUST!
Contact Person:
Ed Coats
Vermont Times
1 Pine Haven Shore Road
P.O. Box 940
Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: 802.985.2400
Fax: 802.985.2490
Web site: http://www.vermont-times.com/
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VERMONT TIMES
Title: MARKETING INTERN
Intern must have business background, communication skills, high energy, reliability, self-motivation, and independence. Projects include assisting with publicity/special promotions, house advertisement design, sales meeting preparation and research ideas for special sections. Computer skills helpful. OWN TRANSPORTATION A MUST!
Contact Person:
Ed Coats
Vermont Times
1 Pine Haven Shore Road
P.O. Box 940
Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: 802.985.2400
Fax: 802.985.2490
Web site: http://www.vermont-times.com/
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VERMONT VOLTAGE PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAM
Title: SPORTS MARKETING INTERN
(SPRING/SUMMER) VVPST is a first-year franchise and is starting at ground level. Intern will help sell advertisements in the team yearbook, coordinated marketing materials such as posters, pocket schedules, ticket brochures, etc. Openness and enthusiasm are key personal skills for the business. The student must be willing to learn and work in an environment that is charging and less formal than most business.
Contact Person:
164 Fairfax Road
St. Albans, VT 05478
Phone: 802.527.2499
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VERMONT VOLTAGE PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAM
Title: SPORTS MEDIA INTERN
(SPRING/SUMMER) VVPST is a first-year franchise and is starting at ground level. Intern will help coordinate the team yearbook, write press releases, and work with media to publicize Voltage. Openness and enthusiasm are key personal skills for the business. Good writing skills are a must. The student must be willing to learn and work in an environment that is charging and less formal than most business.
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VERMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
Title: MARKETING/COMMUNITY RELATIONS INTERN
Intern will assist the Marketing Director with overall implementation of publicity for events including concerts, fundraisers, auditions and other programs as needed. Assist in the creation and distribution of any publicity pieces. Maintain on-going communications with local media, youth organizations, music educators and community contacts via telephone, e-mail and written materials. Work with parent volunteers, committee members, orchestra managers and the board of directors as needed. Intern will gain hands-on experience in the overall "big picture" administration of a busy non-profit music organization and experience the inner workings of a small arts office environment. Intern should have good decision-making skills and be able to prioritize, work on a schedule if needed and multi-task. Intern should be motivated, able to work independently or within a small group and be able to interact with parents, students, educators, other staff, VYOA committees and patrons.
Contact Information:
Vermont Youth Orchestra Association
223 Ethan Allen Avenue
Colchester, VT 05446
Web site: http://www.vyo.org/home.html
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VERVE EDITIONS
Title: Research/Editorial Assistant
Verve Editions is an independent producer of fine illustrated books and museum exhibitors. You will provide research assistance and logistical support in the development of several exhibition projects. You may be asked to carry our original research, catalogue exhibition materials for books and exhibitions as well as letter of inquiry to museums and artists. Individuals with foreign language skills may have an opportunity to translate written materials into German, French or other languages. If you have attention to detail, problem-solving skills, a high degree of facility with the English language, and an interest in visual presentation and design we welcome you.
Contact Person:
Gary Chassman, Verve Editions
209 College Street, Suite 302
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.860.2866
http://www.verveeditions.com/
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VERY SPECIAL ARTS VERMONT
Title: ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
VSAVT is a dynamic and growing arts organization located in Burlington which provides 12 programs at over 40 sites around the state in all of the arts from puppetry to poetry, drama, dancing and drumming to music, murals and mask-making, storytelling, video-animation. VSAVT works with individuals of all ages and of all abilities in a variety of locations from schools, nursing homes, hospitals, city parks, community centers, and daycare centers. The intern will assist instructors in classes, assist in class preparation, and complete special projects. Student must be reliable, have an interest in serving individuals with varying needs and abilities, an interest in working on programs that benefit children, and have a comfort level with special needs.
Contact Person:
Jean Sienkewicz
Very Special Arts Vermont
Woolen Mill
20 West Canal Street
Winooski, VT 05404
Phone: 802.655.7775
E-mail: vsavermont@aol.com
Web site: http://www.vsarts.org/
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WACHOVIA SECURITIES
Title: ASSISTANT TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - INVESTMENTS
Interns will work alongside two senior vice presidents assisting on day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include successfully completing three case studies of typical individual investors by making appropriate investment recommendations based on their age, risk tolerance and financial situation. Interns will go out in the field with their sponsors to help coordinate on-site investment seminars for clients. Interns are expected to be knowledgeable in Microsoft programs. By completion of their internship, students should have a better understanding of the influence of economic and world events on the stock market and bond markets, and on investor sentiment.
Contact Person:
Neil Callahan
Phone: 802.655.6300
Web site: http://www.wachoviasecurities.com/
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WCAX
Title: NEWS PRODUCTION INTERN
Strong reporting/writing skills needed. Tasks: writing/editing tape, and reporting all local news events. Projects include gathering and writing news stories, researching story ideas or special projects, assisting in videotape editing, and assembling the station's 3 daily live broadcasts. Must commit two to three days minimum. A LENGTHY APPLICATION PROCESS IS INVOLVED. HIGHLY COMPETITIVE!!
Contact Person:
Assignment Editor
WCAX
P.O. Box 608
Burlington, VT 05402
Phone: 802.658.6300
Wen site: http://www.wcax.com/
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WEZF 92.9 FM
Title: INTERN TO SALES DEPARTMENT
Intern must be committed to learning in a fast paced environment. Intern will assist an account executive, and learn all aspects of selling, account development, and creative servicing. Projects include developing sales research pieces, promotion ideas, and research/develop cooperative sources. May have an option of on-air component of radio station.
Contact Person:
Karen L. Marshall
WEZF 92.9 FM
P.O. Box 1093
Burlington, VT 05402
Phone: 802.655.0093
Fax: 802.655.0478
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WILD EARTH
Title: RESEARCH/MARKETING ASSISTANT
Wild Earth is an uncompromising quarterly journal focused on wilderness and biodiversity from an ecocentric perspective. They are seeking someone to help in the production of their quarterly conservation journal. Intern must have the ability to work with others and think creatively. Also, intern will help with promotional efforts.
Contact Person:
Lina Miller
Wild Earth
P.O. Box 455
Richmond, VT 05477
Phone: 802.434.4077
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WINOOSKI VALLEY PARK DISTRICT
Title: RESEARCH INTERN
FALL/SUMMER Winooski Valley Park District is involved in the planning, acquisitions, and management of lands and waters within its member communities in the Winooski River basin for the purposes of conservation, environmental education, and passive recreation. Intern will explore and research certain topics. One will be to determine the extent of impact that the high volume of domestic pets in the Greater Burlington Area have on our parks. Intern may also research the threat that invasive plant species have to the biodiversity of our native wetlands. Another project would be to include a feasibility study of park agricultural land for herb and/or vegetable cultivation, including impacts on the environment and recreation, and economic viability in the local market. Internship options also include a feasibility study of park agricultural land for organic herb, and economic Student must be able to work independently. Must have ability to look at all facets of a project and how they relate to conservation, passive recreation, water quality, and public education.
Contact Person:
Trish Fontane
Winooski Valley Park District
Ethan Allen Homestead
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.863.5744
Web site: http://www.wvpd.org/
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WOMEN HELPING BATTERED WOMEN
Title: RESEARCH/FIELDWORK INTERN
Need a motivated female student with a lot of initiative, willingness to try new things, and an interest in women's issues. Projects will be decided upon placement, but will be as a community service organization shelter program or membership coordination. All interns a required to complete 20 hours volunteer training program. All interns will do a variety of direct service work with women and children both in shelter and over the hotline.
Contact Person:
Christina Fulton
Women Helping Battered Women
P.O. Box 1535
Burlington, VT 05402
Phone: 802.658.3131
Web site: http://www.whbw.org/
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WOMEN'S RAPE CRISIS CENTER
Title: EDUCATION INTERN, OUTREACH INTERN, VIDEO EDUCATION PROJECT ASSISTANT, DEVELOPMENT INTERN, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, HOTLINE/ADVOCACY INTERN, HOTLINE COORDINATOR
Student has a variety of internship opportunities within the center. Intern may advocate for survivors throughout the court process, police services and emergency room. Intern will provide support for first and second hand survivors, and serve as a resource to the community on sexual assault, rape, incest, etc. One possibility will be to assist with the coordination and implementation of workshops, special events, and movie discussion nights. Intern may submit an article for publication in agency's quarterly newsletter. Intern may assist education outreach coordinator with implementation of a video education project. Student also may assist with the coordination and implementation of WRCC's annual fundraising plan and public awareness campaigns. Student must have a commitment to end sexual violence through social activism and the ability to respect differing opinions and experiences. Student must be sensitive to survivors needs, have good communication skills, and the ability to cope with an emotionally challenging issue.
Contact Person:
P.O. Box 92
Burlington, VT 05402
Phone: 802.864.0555
Web site: http://www.stoprapevermont.org/wrcc.html
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WOODSIDE JUVENILE REHABILITATION CENTER
Title: TREATMENT CENTER INTERN
Intern will interact with clients, and participate in group counseling sessions. Must have knowledge of adolescent issues, and have excellent communication skills. Each intern will also be asked to complete one project of their choosing. HIGHLY COMPETITIVE!! Students (treatment side only) attend evenings, weekends during treatment activities (school scheduled during the day). Students interact with youth in groups, education programs, etc. (within interns comfort).
Contact Person:
Judith A. Candido
25 Woodside Drive E
Colchester, VT 05446
Phone: 802.655.4990
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WORLD TRADE OFFICE
Title: INTERNATIONAL TRADE (EC) & LANGUAGE INTERN
Intern will be responsible for researching articles and resource information for computer and "paper" library. Must have strong writing and organizational skills, and have knowledge of Vermont and international trade. Students will assist with the editing of newsletter, typing, filing, and filling out export and investment requests. Interns may be asked to assist with the production of directories or research Vermont export data.
Contact Person:
Kate Valentine
World Trade Office - Burlington
60 Main Street
Suite 102
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.865.0493
Web site: http://www.vermontworldtrade.org/
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WPTZ NEWS CHANNEL 5
Title: METEOROLOGY INTERN
Interns will assist in preparing for daily weather forecast. Interns will be responsible for compiling information and creating graphics for the daily forecast. They will also have the opportunity to produce a professional resume tape at the conclusion of the program
Contact Person:
Kathy Harp
WPTZ News Channel 5
5 Television Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 518.561.5555 Ext: 520
Web site: http://www.wptz.com/
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WPTZ NEWS CHANNEL 5
Title: NEWS INTERN
Interns will have opportunities to assist reporters and producers in gathering news, writing stories, screening network material and reporting stories for broadcast.
Contact Person:
Kathy Harp
WPTZ News Channel 5
5 Television Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 518.561.5555 Ext: 520
Web site: http://www.wptz.com/
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WPTZ NEWS CHANNEL 5
Title: PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
The intern will be involved with making commercials and promotions that run on WPTZ and other TV stations. Must have some knowledge of the TV business (shooting, lighting, editing) and will be asked to assist on shoots and in edit sessions. Intern should have at least a 3.0 GPA. Interns will learn all of the basics in the field by the end of the internship. Students must shoot and edit a project by the end of the internship that can be of any topic.
Contact Person:
Kathy Harp
WPTZ News Channel 5
5 Television Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 518.561.5555 Ext: 520
Web site: http://www.wptz.com/
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WPTZ NEWS CHANNEL 5
Title: SPORTS INTERN
Interns will have the opportunity to tape and edit sports packages and write scripts. They will also be asked to log and edit sports highlight clips.
Contact Person:
Kathy Harp
WPTZ News Channel 5
5 Television Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 518.561.5555 Ext: 520
Web site: http://www.wptz.com/
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WPTZ NEWS CHANNEL 5
Title: VIDEOGRAPHY INTERN
Photography interns learn technique and operation of ENG equipment, and both tape and non-linear editing. Interns accompany photographers on daily shoots and ultimately produce one or more segments for broadcast.
Contact Person:
Kathy Harp
WPTZ News Channel 5
5 Television Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 518.561.5555 Ext: 520
Web site: http://www.wptz.com/
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ZATS & REFREW CONSULTING
Title: LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE
Zats & Renfrew Consulting is a lobbying and consulting firm that advocates on behalf of social issue non-profit organizations, and learns the legislative process, attend legislative committee meetings, research legislative and legal issues, and have direct contact with Legislators and Administrators
Contact Person:
Gail Zats
Phone: 802.223.6241
E-mail: zats@sover.net
P.O. box 1274,
Montpelier VT 05601