Hiring Organization: Somerset County - Cultural & Heritage Commission

Location: 20 Grove Street P.O. Box 3000 Somerville, NJ 08876-1262

Website: https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/1580/2372?fsiteid=1#!/

Organization Description: Somerset County's Cultural & Heritage Commission plans/promotes Somerset County's Weekend Journey through the Past, an annual countywide collaborative heritage tourism program, Arts Outreach Programs, and much more!

Job Title: Recruiter

Job Status: Part-Time

Compensation: $17/hr

Benefits: Benefits

Position Summary: The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission (SCC&HC) is seeking a part time Special Projects Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized self-starter who is passionate about the arts, cultural heritage, and history. Under the direction of the SCC&HC Manager, the Special Projects Assistant supports the daily operations of the Commission in planning, implementation and administration of Commission programs and services with a focus on grant writing and administration.

Work Schedule: Part-Time

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist the SCC&HC Manager in the administration of numerous grant programs. Functions include:

  • Preparing and writing grant proposals, applications, and reports both to secure funding for the SCC&HC and to administer funding for local arts and history programming support

  • Updating and developing all annual grant program literature and applications

  • Hosting technical assistance workshops (in-person and virtual) to provide grant support

  • Exploring potential new grant opportunities for the SCC&HC

  • Collecting and maintaining all information and data required for grant reporting requirements

• Provide support to arts, cultural and history projects, grants, and other necessary events required by the Cultural & Heritage Commission. This includes:

  • Assisting in execution of in-person public events

  • Interacting extensively with the public, County Department and Division Heads, and other County personnel both in person and on the telephone. This includes preparing and delivering written and/or oral reports during meetings and events.

  • Serving as an ambassador for Cultural & Heritage to help foster a culture of inclusion for all members, volunteers, and guests.

  • Performing other related duties as assigned by the SCC&HC Manager and Director of the Office of Planning, Policy and Economic Development.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the English, Arts, History or related field

• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to analyze and synthesize written material

• Excellent computer skills including intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Ability to communicate at an exceptional level in person, over the telephone and through other forms of electronic communication.

• Must exhibit strong independent working skills with the ability to engage in collaborative work with minimal direction; but understands when to ask for help or guidance when making critical choices

• Maintains a professional and efficient office environment that projects a helpful, friendly atmosphere.

• Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems.

• Ability to quickly apply changes in priority or direction of daily duties.

• Ability to exercise judgement and maintain highly confidential or sensitive information.

• Valid NJ driver’s license.

Physical demands of job: N/A

How to Apply: https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/1580/2372?fsiteid=1#!/