Labor Relations Board Neutral Seat Member

How to Apply

Do not apply online.

To be considered, please send a resume, letter of interest, and any questions you may have to Rowan Hawthorne , and reference "Neutral Seat Member" in the subject line of your e-mail. Please apply no later than October 20, 2025.

To be eligible for appointment to the Board, an individual must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Vermont for one year immediately preceding appointment. A member of the Board may not hold any other State office.

Overview

The Vermont Labor Relations Board invites qualified individuals to apply for a current "neutral" seat vacancy on the Board. A "neutral" is someone not aligned exclusively with union or management and is able to be impartial in performing the work of the Vermont Labor Relations Board.

The Vermont Labor Relations Board conducts hearings and adjudicates grievances involving relations between employers and employees of the State of Vermont, Vermont State Colleges, and the University of Vermont. The Board also determines appropriate bargaining units, conducts union representation elections, and adjudicates unfair labor practice charges involving these employers and municipalities, school districts, and small private operations.

Successful applicants will serve a term of six years, and attend required hearings held in Montpelier, as well as assist in special projects as directed by the Labor Board Chair or Executive Director. The position requires Members assigned to cases to review filings in preparation for hearings, attend hearings that may last one to three days, review post-hearing briefs, deliberate with fellow panel members to reach decisions, and review and revise decision drafts prepared by the Executive Director. Board members may also attend elections at employment sites.

Labor Relations Board appointments are made by the Governor. For more details on the role and responsibilities of the Vermont Labor Relations Board, review Vermont statutes, 3 V.S.A.

• 921, et seq., or visit the Labor Relations Board website at thissite.

Description

Board members can expect to attend four Board meetings a year, although the number of hearings or election assignments may vary. Board members can anticipate being assigned to at least 2-6 hearings annually. Members can expect to dedicate 12-21 days to Board matters, which include attending Board meetings (4 days in the Montpelier Board hearing room), participating in hearings (2-6 in the Montpelier Board hearing room), deliberations (remotely), or other matters.

Compensation

Members of the Board receive $125 per day in compensation for time spent performing their duties, and receive reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, such as mileage reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.