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Assistant Rural Carrier Jobs in Vermont (NOW HIRING)

From big cities to small towns to rural crossroads, you will find us in neighborhoods of every ... This position is a secondary key carrier responsible for basic and detailed opening and closing ...

From big cities to small towns to rural crossroads, you will find us in neighborhoods of every ... This position is a secondary key carrier responsible for basic and detailed opening and closing ...

From big cities to small towns to rural crossroads, you will find us in neighborhoods of every ... This position is a secondary key carrier responsible for basic and detailed opening and closing ...

From big cities to small towns to rural crossroads, you will find us in neighborhoods of every ... This position is a secondary key carrier responsible for basic and detailed opening and closing ...

Assistant Rural Carrier information

What is the difference between Assistant Rural Carrier vs Rural Carrier?

AspectAssistant Rural CarrierRural Carrier
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, valid driver’s license, postal trainingHigh school diploma, postal training, experience preferred
Work EnvironmentAssists with mail delivery, often in rural areas, part-timeDelivers mail independently in rural routes, full-time
Employer & Industry UsageUnited States Postal Service, rural mail deliveryUnited States Postal Service, rural mail delivery

The Assistant Rural Carrier supports rural mail delivery by assisting the Rural Carrier with various tasks. While both roles work in rural areas and require postal training, the Assistant Rural Carrier typically works under supervision and may have a part-time schedule. The Rural Carrier delivers mail independently on assigned routes, often full-time. Both positions are essential in ensuring timely mail delivery in rural communities.

What are Assistant Rural Carriers?

Assistant Rural Carriers (ARCs) are part-time, non-career employees of the United States Postal Service who help deliver mail and packages along rural routes, especially on weekends and holidays. They provide support to regular and substitute rural carriers by filling in as needed, ensuring timely mail delivery in less populated or remote areas. ARCs often sort mail, load vehicles, and drive along designated routes, making them essential for maintaining consistent postal service in rural communities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Rural Carrier, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Rural Carrier, you need a valid state driver’s license, good driving record, and physical stamina for handling mail and packages. Familiarity with mail sorting systems, handheld scanners, and postal vehicle operation is typically required. Reliability, attention to detail, and strong customer service skills help build trust with customers and ensure accurate deliveries. These skills are vital for maintaining efficient mail delivery, safety, and positive community relations in rural areas.

What are some typical challenges faced by an Assistant Rural Carrier, and how can they be managed?

Assistant Rural Carriers often encounter challenges such as adapting to unfamiliar delivery routes, dealing with adverse weather conditions, and managing tight delivery schedules. To overcome these, it’s helpful to become familiar with the local geography, plan routes efficiently, and maintain open communication with the supervising Rural Carrier or Postmaster. Staying organized and proactive about vehicle maintenance also ensures smoother daily operations and helps reduce unexpected delays.
What are the most commonly searched types of Rural Carrier jobs in Vermont? The most popular types of Rural Carrier jobs in Vermont are:
What cities in Vermont are hiring for Assistant Rural Carrier jobs? Cities in Vermont with the most Assistant Rural Carrier job openings:
Infographic showing various Assistant Rural Carrier job openings in Vermont as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.
Vice President, Ambulatory Services

Vice President, Ambulatory Services

Stryker Corporation

Bennington, VT • On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Other

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), a member of the Dartmouth Health system, is seeking an experienced healthcare operations leader to oversee the organization’s ambulatory practices and ancillary hospital services.

About the job

Reporting to the SVHC Chief Operating and Financial Officer, the Vice President of Ambulatory Services develops processes and procedures to support clinical priorities, quality and safety goals, and optimize patient access. This role serves as a strategic partner to clinical department chairs and nursing leadership and is responsible for developing clinical initiatives to meet the needs of the populations served and focus on financial stewardship.

The successful candidate will possess
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • The ability to analyze financial data and apply quantitative analysis to decision making
  • Experience implementing a comprehensive strategic plan with a high degree of professionalism and integrity
  • A demonstrated track record of leading, managing and measuring change within a health care delivery system

This role is based on-site at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT.

About Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Founded in 1910, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is a 99-bed community care hospital providing exceptional, convenient, safe, and affordable care. It serves more than 75,000 people in the towns and villages of Bennington County, western Windham County, and southern Rutland County in Vermont; eastern Rensselaer County in New York; and northern Berkshire County in Massachusetts. Through continued clinical program growth, SVMC plans to extend its service area to include 125,000 people, enabling more patients to receive their care closer to home.

Through visionary partnerships with Dartmouth Health, SVMC’s nearly 1,200 employees emulate the values of quality, empathy, safety, teamwork, and stewardship. Their collective commitment to quality care and innovation is recognized by the nation’s most stringent regulators, including The Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). SVMC is the recipient of the American Hospital Association’s 2020 Rural Hospital Leadership Award and boasts a 100% Board‑Certified Medical Staff. In addition, SVMC is a six‑time recipient of the ANCC’s Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and received 4 stars in the latest CMS ratings.

About Dartmouth Health

Dartmouth Health is New Hampshire’s largest, and only academic, health system. Dartmouth Health serves patients from across northern New England and provides access to more than 1,800 providers. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI‑designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, the Dartmouth Health Children’s hospital, 8 member hospitals, 30+ ambulatory clinic locations across the region, a Visiting Nurse Association, and the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care.

At Dartmouth Health, we believe that the diversity of our patients, people, and community shows a strength we support and celebrate. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to thrive, honoring all within our organization and the communities we serve. Our belief is simple and actionable: Dartmouth Health is better when we embrace each other with open hearts and minds, confront our biases, and take a stand for equity and inclusion.

Minimum qualifications

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of 5 years of healthcare leadership experience in a complex, integrated health system with a group practice environment. Master’s‑level education in Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Candidates are requested to supply a Resume and Cover Letter for this search.

Please address cover letters to:

Robert Laba, MBA
Chief Operating and Financial Officer, Southwestern Vermont Health Care

All application material should be submitted to:

Carrie Moore, DBA Executive Recruiter, Dartmouth Health

Carrie.E.Moore@hitchcock.org

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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