Spouse and Partner Support
The Partner Inclusion Program provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees. In order to inspire and sustain meaningful employment opportunities and community connections for spouses and partners, this program has built an active network of higher education institutions, businesses, and community organization.
Our services include
- Confidential one-on-one employment and networking support
- Guidance on how to use campus and community resources
- A webpage dedicated to employment opportunities and community resources
… and much, much more!
How to connect
Contact Susan Edwards, Partner Inclusion Specialist
susane@middlebury.edu
802-443-3509
Employment Listings
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Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Job listings and community infomation
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Common Good Vermont
Job listings for nonprofits and for-profit businesses throughout Vermont
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DiversityJobs
A national job search platform geared toward diversity-driven job seekers
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FreshTracks Capital
A venture capital firm with access to funding for businesses as well as connections for employment
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Higher education—Champlain College
Job listings for a private college in Burlington
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Higher education—Community College of Vermont
Job listings for a local community college
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Higher education—Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
Information on academic employment opportunities in higher education throughout New England
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Higher education—Middlebury College
Middlebury College’s job listings
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Higher education—St. Michael’s College
Job listings for a private, Roman Catholic, liberal arts college in Colchester, Vermont
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Higher education—University of Vermont
Job listings for a public land-grant research university in Burlington
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K-12 Employment
Job listings for K–12 positions in Middlebury and throughout Vermont
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Lake Champlain Chamber
A job board and community resources
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Porter Hospital
Middlebury’s Porter Hospital job listings
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Seven Days
Newspaper covering all of Vermont
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Tech companies in Vermont
List of tech companies in Vermont for employment
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Think Vermont
A job board and community resources
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Town Hall Theater/Middlebury- Volunteer Opportunities
A local venue that suppts plays, operas, films, live music, talks, musicals, community events, and more
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Town of Middlebury
Job listings and town of Middlebury information
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University of Vermont Medical Center
Job listings throughout Vermont
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Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Job listings for positions focused in nonprofit and social justice
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Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
Job and internship listings focused on environmental convservation
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Vermont Department of Labor
Job listings for all sectors throughout Vermont
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Vermont JobLink
Job listings and support services for employment seekers
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The Vermont Professionals of Color Network
A job board highligting opportunties for BIPOC communities
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Volunteer Match
Volunteer search tool
Resources
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Addison County Chamber of Commerce
Community resource covering events, jobs, resources, housing, child care
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Addison County Independent
Local Addison County newspaper
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Addison County K-12 Schools
List of all schools in Addison County
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Better Middlebury Partnership
Community resources focused on relocation, tourism, events
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Black Lives Matter of Greater Burlington
Community resource focused on supporting BIPOC communities and activism
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Center for Career and Internships-Vermont campus
Primarily student centered resource with some useful informatioin for all employment seekers
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Chamber and Economic Development of the Rutland Region
Resources, job postings and events in Rutland county
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Child care and more—Care.com
Search tool and information on nannies, babysitters, pet care, and more
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Child care—Mary Johnson Children’s Center
Informaton hub of childcare options in Addison County
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Child care—Vermont Child Care Lynx
Child care search tool
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Child care—Vermont Department of Children and Families
Child care search tool and resources
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Community Barn Ventures
Supportive services for businesses
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Disability resource—Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
VocRehab provides free services to individuals and employers dealing with disabilities that affect employment
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Emerging Leaders of Addison County
United Way program working to identify, develop, and empower the next generation of philanthropic leaders
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Farms
Tool to locate farms in the area
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Find a farmers’ market near you
Tool to search for farmers’ markets in the area
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Five College Consortium
Resource for academic professionals and academic students
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Front Porch Forum
A free community-building service in Vermont and parts of New York. Only open to the people who live in your area.
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Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium
A collaborative of Vermont colleges: Champlain College, Middlebury College, and Saint Michael’s College.
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Housing—Addison County Community Trust
Affordable housing and land conservation trust located in downtown Vergennes, Vermont
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Housing—Champlain Valley Properties
House listings and realtor services
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Housing—on and off campus
Housing resource information
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I Am a Vermonter
Resource for Black and Indigenous people of color (BIPOC) relocating to Vermont
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LGBTQ+ resources
List of healthcare and community organizations that support LGBTQA+ communities
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Middlebury campus map
Interactive map of the Middlebury College (Vermont) campus
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Middlebury offices and services
Contact information to Middlebury’s offices and list of services
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Seven Days
Statewide newspaper
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State of Vermont website
Hub of resources and information statewide
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Tourism information in Vermont
Information hub on travel and exploration in Vermont
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Town of Middlebury Recreation
Recreation information in Middlebury
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Transportation
Transportation options
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Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
Information on Native American Affairs in Vermont
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Vermont Land Trust
Information on land and farms in Vermont
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Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports
Sports and recreational activities for people of all ages with cognitive, developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities
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Vermont Pride Center
Resource for LGBTQA+ communities
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The Vermont Professionals of Color Network
Resource for BIPOC communities
Events
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Addison County Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar
In-person and virtual events throughout the year
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Find and Go Seek
Events, classes, resources, family activities, and more
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Middlebury academic events
Events hosted by academic affairs
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Middlebury staff and faculty events
College-wide events for all faculty and staff
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MiniBury
A hub of resources, events, and information focused on children and families
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Vermont Department of Labor career fairs
Career fairs covering all industries throughout Vermont
Support materials
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q I’m a partner of a faculty member and looking for employment. Where is the best place to start?
As a partner of a faculty member, you have many options to start your employment search. Looking through this web page can be the first step, and then, if you need further support or guidance, a second step could be to reach out to Susan Edwards, the partner inclusion specialist, at susane@middlebury.edu for more individualized assistance.
Q I am a spouse of a staff member and we just moved to Middlebury with two children under the age of five. How do I find child care?
Whether it’s a childcare center, after-school care, or nanny services, there are many options in Middlebury and Addison County for child care. Use any of the four childcare locator tools on this web page to find the best option for your family. Most childcare centers have wait lists, so get your name on those quickly. Also, you can utilize Front Porch Forum as a platform to network with your community to find the hidden childcare gems in your town. Utilize word-of-mouth as much as possible and let your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors know you’re looking for child care. Please reach out to Susan Edwards, the partner inclusion specialist, if you need additional support. susane@middlebury.edu
Q We are new to Middlebury. What’s a great way to meet people?
There are so many ways to meet people in Middlebury and Addison County. Check out the events section of our web page and find how to engage with the community that best suits you. In addition to attending events, going to farmers’ markets, volunteering, and learning a winter sport are great ways to make meaningful connections.