Spring 2026
Birth Doula Cohort
Train With Us. Work With Us. Grow With Us.
Vermont Doula Company is hiring!
As demand for birth support continues to expand across Vermont, we are welcoming a new cohort of doulas this spring. This intentional cohort model combines professional training, structured employment, and long-term mentorship.
We are selecting 6 doulas to join our team, with client meetings starting in the spring/summer and on-call beginning in September 2026.
Applications open mid-March.
Why This Cohort Exists
Birth work is deeply meaningful. It is also demanding.
At Vermont Doula Company, we believe doulas deserve a sustainable, supported way to practice. Our Spring Birth Doula Cohort is designed to provide:
In-person birth doula training
Structured onboarding
Team-based call sharing
Employee compensation and benefits
Ongoing professional development
Whether you are experienced or newly entering the field, this cohort offers a supported pathway into birth work.
Open Positions
We are hiring:
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2 Full-Time
2 Part- Time
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NMC, NVRH, & North Country Hospital, CVMC, Gifford, Porter, & Rutland Regional
2 Part-time Teams (3 doulas total)
Our Unique Model
Vermont Doula Company doulas are employees.
We provide:
Hourly pay for all hours worked
On-call compensation
Travel reimbursement
Liability insurance and workers comp
50% call split with a doula partner
Administrative, billing, and marketing support
Regular continuing education
Annual wellness stipend
Team retreat and regular gatherings
Access to telehealth and supplemental benefits
Average compensation per birth attended is approximately $1,100.
Full-Time
Up to 6 births per month
3 months on-call / 1 month off rotation
Part-Time
Up to 3 births per month
Birthing centers close to home
We believe burnout prevention should be built into the structure of birth work.
Training: May 2026
Selected cohort members will be hired first and complete our in-person Birth Doula Training in May as part of their onboarding.
Full-Time hires:
Training at no cost with a one-year commitment.
Part-Time hires:
50% tuition support with a one-year commitment.
Training is also open to the public; however, employment positions are limited to 6.
Who Should Apply
We welcome applications from:
Experienced doulas
Newly trained or aspiring doulas
Individuals with adjacent birth experience (L&D, nursing, lactation, bodywork, yoga, perinatal support)
Individuals who reflect and represent the diverse communities we serve across Vermont
Reliable transportation and lifestyle capacity for call are essential.
