POSITION TITLE:

Part-time Programs Assistant (Grant-funded position)
REPORTS TO: Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:
Town of Silver City Community Development

PAY SCALE: $8-$11 hourly DOQ

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist in the implementation of the grant-funded Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition environmental strategies within Grant County; accountable for timely, tactful, and accurate performance of variety of secretarial and administrative duties.

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
New Mexico Class D driver €™s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

EDUCATION-MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Student (high school or college) or community member interested in community outreach and youth advocacy.

EXPERIENCE-MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Experience in research and writing grants preferred; experience in marketing, communication, graphic design desired; knowledge of the Hispanic and/or rural cultures; experience in data-entry, advertising, research, note-taking, website maintenance, public speaking, telephone etiquette, and Microsoft Office Suite.

ABILITIES-MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, walk frequently for up to one hour; sitting frequently for periods greater than six hours; lifting and carrying items frequently weighing under 25 pounds; to communicate, speak and hear within normal range.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Organize office operation and procedures, control and route correspondence, maintain filing system; perform research and field inquiries from stakeholders, community members and other partners; attend monthly YSAPC meetings, taking notes and transcribing them; create meeting reminders; research and assist in grant-writing; timely completion of other duties assigned.

NOTE: Position is contingent on Drug Free Community Grant Funding

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office and field environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 1. (M) 2 4 5 6 8 9 12 13 July 2015

The Town of Silver City is accepting application for the position of a grant funded Part-time Programs Assistant for the Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program. Responsibilities include: assisting in the implementation of the grant-funded Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition environmental strategies within Grant County; accountable for timely, tactful, and accurate performance of variety of secretarial and administrative duties. Requirements include: New Mexico Class D driver €™s license with acceptable driving record preferred; student (high school or college) or community member interested in community outreach and youth advocacy; experience in research and writing grants preferred; experience in marketing, communication, graphic design desired; knowledge of the Hispanic and/or rural cultures; experience in data-entry, advertising, research, note-taking, website maintenance, public speaking, telephone etiquette, and Microsoft Office Suite. Application must be submitted by August 11, 2015, to the Town of Silver City, Personnel Office, 101 W. Broadway, Silver City, NM 88061 or mailed to PO Box 1188, Silver City, NM 88061. A complete copy of the position description, application, and hiring policy are available at City Hall or www.townofsilvercity.org.