VHFA's Commitment to Community Engagement

At the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), we believe in the power of community engagement and the positive impact it can bring to our surroundings. Our employees are encouraged to dedicate their time to volunteer activities, and their contributions this past year have been both inspiring and transformative. Here's a glimpse into the remarkable volunteer efforts of some of our team members.

University of Vermont (UVM) graduate student Dakota Walker (he/him) has been named the Spring 2024 Vermont Housing Fellow. The Vermont Housing Fellowship program is intended to provide the Fellow with valuable experience aiding his professional development. Mr. Walker will receive a financial stipend to analyze municipal zoning codes for the Vermont Zoning Atlas project.

Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) is recruiting a new Staff Accountant.

Join the Vermont Zoning Atlas team and help uncover keys to big challenges like housing affordability and availability. Paid positions for both graduate and undergraduate students are available. These generally entail 10-20 hours each week and last for at least a semester (or the summer), with potential academic credits for an internship or independent study.

If you are a graduate student in Vermont interested in learning about affordable housing, the Vermont Housing Fellowship could be right for you. VHFA is currently seeking candidates studying public administration and related subjects for this program for Spring 2024. The program challenges students to relate knowledge gained in the classroom to practical, real-world settings.

Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) is recruiting for an MF Asset Management & Compliance officer, as well as an MF Building and Design Analysis Specialist. Named one of the “Best Small/Medium Places to Work in Vermont” several times over the last few years, VHFA offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

University of Vermont (UVM) graduate student Will Anderson (he/him) has been named the Fall 2023 Vermont Housing Fellow. The Vermont Housing Fellowship program is intended to provide the Fellow with valuable experience aiding his professional development. Anderson will receive a financial stipend to conduct housing needs research and help update information on VHFA’s Housing Data website (www.housingdata.org).

The Vermont Zoning Atlas team is seeking volunteers to help complete its build-out across the state. This is an exciting opportunity to join a national data standardization project, be part of a grassroots team and be among the first researchers to work with raw zoning data across Vermont. The project started this summer by focusing on Chittenden County towns.   

Alexis Carpenter (she/her) of Morgan has joined VHFA in the role of Director of Human Resources and Administration. 

Carpenter has nine years of experience working for RDI Corporation in Newport in a series of progressively more advanced roles, most recently as Director of Site Operations. She is also the founder and CEO of Raising Hope, LLC, specializing in organizational culture design and team development.