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Open Contract & Temporary Positions:

The Doula Team Lead will be a key member of the End-of-Life Doula team at UVM PACE. This role will be the main contact for EoLD instructors, help recruit students to this program and provide connection for our alumni. 

Required qualifications:  

  • Experience in compassionate care within the field of end-of-life care, palliative care, and/or hospice. Graduate of UVM’s EOLD course, or willing to take UVM’s EoLD course. 
  • Curriculum Oversight & Improvement – Ability to evaluate, update, and improve curriculum based on industry trends and instructor/student feedback. 
  • Student & Alumni Engagement – Experience managing student inquiries, recruiting ambassadors, overseeing alumni groups, and hosting virtual support meetings. 
  • Instructor Recruitment & Supervision – Ability to identify, onboard, and support instructors while managing ongoing communication and scheduling. 
  • Marketing & Outreach Collaboration – Strong communication skills to assist with marketing efforts, including reviewing content, hosting webinars, and engaging prospective students. 
  • Organizational & Administrative Skills – Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including program scheduling, scholarship reviews, and regular reporting. 
  • Communication skills: Candidates should have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. 
  • A commitment to UVM’s Our Common Ground values. 
  • Applicants must disclose any current or past employment with the University of Vermont or if they are a current UVM student. 
  • All work must be conducted in the U.S., and applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. 
  • A background check will be conducted for successful applicants. 
  • Applicants must be able to learn and work effectively in a team environment while demonstrating patience and compassion. 
  • Applicants should understand and respect confidentiality, maintain a positive and calm presence, and be highly organized with attention to detail. 

Time Commitment: 10 hours/week from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 

Salary: $21,424 for one-year contract 

Temporary employees are not eligible for University benefits, paid holidays or paid time off. 

Click here to view the Scope of Work  

Application due by April 30, 2025

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We are looking to hire instructors for our End-of-Life Doula program. We offer the following courses: 

  • End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate (8 weeks) 
  • Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate (6 weeks) 
  • Pediatric End-of-Life Doula Specialist Professional Certificate (4 weeks) 
  • Grief & Bereavement Specialist Professional Certificate (8 weeks) 

*Note: All courses also have a 1-week orientation. 

Required Qualifications:  

  • Experience in compassionate care within the field of end-of-life care, palliative care, and/or hospice.  
  • Applicants must be a graduate of UVM’s course they will be teaching or be willing to take UVM’s that course.  
  • Prior teaching experience is preferred, but a strong desire to educate and share knowledge in a supportive learning environment is also valued.  
  • Professional experience in End-of-Life Doula care is required.  
  • Candidates should have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and a commitment to UVM’s Our Common Ground values.  
  • Applicants must disclose any current or past employment with the University of Vermont or if they are a current UVM student.  
  • All work must be conducted in the U.S., and applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.  
  • A background check will be conducted for successful applicants. 
  • Applicants must be able to learn and work effectively in a team environment while demonstrating patience and compassion.  
  • Applicants should understand and respect confidentiality, maintain a positive and calm presence, and be highly organized with attention to detail.  
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are essential. 

Time Commitment: varies by course 

Salary: Compensation is based on current PACE pay rates. As of 4/10/2025, The End of Life Doula Professional Certificate has a 2.5 Credit Hour Equivalency (CHE), which pays an instructor stipend of $6,000. Subject to change.

Temporary employees are not eligible for University benefits, paid holidays or paid time off. 

Click here to view Scope of Work 

Application due by April 30, 2025

Click here to apply

The Companion Animal End of Life Doula Subject Matter Expert Vet role is an important part of our course experience. This Vet Expert provides thoughtful responses to the “Ask the Vet Expert” community discussion board and works with the instructor to offer additional supportive feedback where appropriate.  

Required Qualifications:  

  • Practicing Veterinarian or Vet Tech. Experience in end-of-life animal care.  
  • Applicants must be a graduate of UVM’s course they will be teaching or be willing to take UVM’s that course.  
  • Prior teaching experience is preferred, but a strong desire to educate and share knowledge in a supportive learning environment is also valued.  
  • Professional experience in End-of-Life Doula care is required.  
  • Candidates should have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and a commitment to UVM’s Our Common Ground values.  
  • Applicants must disclose any current or past employment with the University of Vermont or if they are a current UVM student.  
  • All work must be conducted in the U.S., and applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.  
  • A background check will be conducted for successful applicants. 
  • Applicants must be able to learn and work effectively in a team environment while demonstrating patience and compassion.  
  • Applicants should understand and respect confidentiality, maintain a positive and calm presence, and be highly organized with attention to detail.  
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are essential. 

Time Commitment: 5-7 hours per week each course 

Salary: Compensation is based on current PACE pay rates. As of 4/10/2025, the Vet Subject Matter Expert facilitates for a 0.78125 Credit Hour Equivalency (CHE), which pays an instructor stipend of $1,875. Subject to change.

Temporary employees are not eligible for University benefits, paid holidays or paid time off. 

Click here to view Scope of Work 

Application due by April 30, 2025

Click here to apply

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.