The Town of Middlebury, Vermont serves as the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, and
is located at the foothills of the beautiful Green Mountains in the Lake Champlain valley. This
small college town is home to 9,152 residents (including Middlebury College students) and
offers n ot only a w elcoming a nd v ibrant community f or a ll t o l ive a nd w ork i n but also a
wonderful setting to explore.

The Town of Middlebury is seeking an applicant with a focus on collaboration, providing
support and solutions to the public on land use issues, and working with the Selectboard
and Town staff to achieve the visionary goals for growth within the Town. The Director of
Planning & Development should engage with the public in a way that inspires confidence and
provides problem-solving solutions to achieve goals. The Director works with
committees/boards and other members of the community to develop plans for the benefit
of the Town. This position oversees departmental staff, including the Zoning
Administrator/DRB Coordinator and the Town Health Officer/Zoning Enforcement Officer,
and works with them to establish and achieve short and long-range goals. The ideal
candidate must be positive, collaborative, and proactive to maximize the Town’s success.

Education & Experience
● Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Community Development, or
another related field is required
● Master’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, Public Administration, Community
Development, or related topics are preferred
● At least 3 years of prior professional experience and background in land use, planning,
zoning, and/or urban design responsibilities are strongly preferred
● AICP certification is preferred