Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative or Trainee

Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative or Trainee

Join Our Team at the Vermont League of Cities and Towns!

Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative or Trainee

Are you interested in joining a mission-driven organization and team of dedicated colleagues? We seek a claims professional to serve our municipal membership within VLCT’s self-insured property, casualty, and workers’ compensation pool. We will consider candidates with various levels of workers’ compensation experience or will consider training an appropriate entry level candidate.

This key position provides expertise to members for claims underwritten by the VLCT Property and Casualty Intermunicipal Fund (PACIF) trust. Knowledge of claim principles and law, especially workers’ compensation, is preferred but not required; familiarity with risk pooling and/or local government is helpful. This position requires a high degree of independent decision making, time management skills, and an ability to multi-task.

This position reports to the Manager, Workers’ Compensation Claims. Duties include investigation and management; completing and submitting state forms; working closely with medical providers, legal counsel, and the Vermont Department of Labor; mediating and negotiating settlements; and adjusting claims in compliance with Vermont’s workers’ compensation statute.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze information;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Some in-state travel and evening hours, such as meeting with members and injured workers and attending mediations, hearings, or select board meetings;
• High School Diploma or Equivalent;
• Current Vermont workers’ compensation adjuster license, or ability to obtain within six months.

At VLCT, we believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on Vermont’s municipalities while working with a passionate and dedicated team. Plus, you'll enjoy an incredible total compensation package that includes:

• Health, dental and employer paid life insurance
• Voluntary life, vision and pet insurance
• 401a retirement plan as well as a pension within the Vermont Municipal Employees’ Retirement System
• Generous paid leave, including vacation, sick, volunteer and holiday time

If you're excited about bringing your Workers Compensation skills to VLCT, we want to hear from you! While this position is largely remote, if preferred, it is very member driven. Frequent interactions with our membership require you to live in Vermont.

Salary will range between $62,000 - $75,000
, commensurate with experience and based on which role is offered. This is a full-time, mostly remote position with required in-person meetings and other events, and the ability to occasionally work outside of regular business hours.

Final date to receive applications is September 4, 2026. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Position is open until filled. Join VLCT and be a part of strengthening Vermont’s local governments!

VLCT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all individuals to apply.

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Join Our Team at the Vermont League of Cities and Towns!

Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative or Trainee

Are you interested in joining a mission-driven organization and team of dedicated colleagues? We seek a claims professional to serve our municipal membership within VLCT’s self-insured property, casualty, and workers’ compensation pool. We will consider candidates with various levels of workers’ compensation experience or will consider training an appropriate entry level candidate.

This key position provides expertise to members for claims underwritten by the VLCT Property and Casualty Intermunicipal Fund (PACIF) trust. Knowledge of claim principles and law, especially workers’ compensation, is preferred but not required; familiarity with risk pooling and/or local government is helpful. This position requires a high degree of independent decision making, time management skills, and an ability to multi-task.

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