An estimated 14,400 Vermont workers (4.8 percent) commute an hour or longer, according to a recent Census Bureau study of people who worked outside the home in 2011. Every New England state had a higher prevalence of long commutes than Vermont. Nationwide, 8.1 percent of workers commuted this long.
Employment
Seth Leonard joins VHFA as Homeownership Outreach Coordinator
Seth Leonard of Winooski has joined VHFA as Homeownership Outreach Coordinator. He will be responsible for education and training, marketing of VHFA mortgage programs and program development.
Seth comes to VHFA after four years with Opportunities Credit Union where he was a Branch Manager, responsible for mortgage and consumer lending and marketing.
Career opportunity: VHFA Homeownership Outreach Coordinator
Brittany Riley promoted to HR/ Office Coordinator at VHFA
Executive Director Sarah Carpenter announced last week that Brittany Riley of South Burlington has been promoted to VHFA's HR/Office Coordinator.
Brittany joined the Agency in 2011 as an Administrative Assistant. She was promoted to the Administrative/Payroll Coordinator position in April of this year.
A fond farewell to VHFA’s Sue Joachim
After 29 years at VHFA, Sue Joachim decided to retire from her post in the finance department.
Sue played several finance roles while at VHFA, most recently serving as its Accounting Specialist, focusing on accounts payable, cash receipts, and other responsibilities.
VHFA sent Sue off in the agency’s traditional style, with a staff celebration, delicious food and an ode from agency lyricist, Sam Falzone.
Career opportunity: Vermont 2-1-1 seeks Housing Information and Referral Specialist
Vermont 2-1-1, a program of the United Ways of Vermont, is seeking a part-time Housing Information and Referral Specialist. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Cathy Nellis at [email protected] or by mail to Vermont 2-1-1, P.O Box 111, Essex Junction, VT 05453.
Deadline for submissions is July 18, 2012 at c.o.b.
Patrick DiMambro hired as staff accountant
Executive Director Sarah Carpenter announced Tuesday that Patrick DiMambro of Burlington has joined VHFA as Staff Accountant.
Patrick is a recent graduate of Champlain College with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in accounting. Besides being one of Champlain’s top accounting graduates, Patrick also served as Director of Finance for the Champlain student government association.