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UPLIFT Project Specialist

Remote:

Full Remote

Salary:

48 - 48K yearly

Work from:

North Carolina (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Valid driver's license required, Ability to communicate effectively, Experience working with diverse groups, Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Key responsabilities:

Lead and assist with UPLIFT program components
Manage grants database and create educational content

Appalachian State University http://appstate.edu

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Posting Details

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

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Working Title UPLIFT Project Specialist

Location Edenton, NC

Position Number N57058

Department Management - 255300

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

Must possesses a valid, unexpired driver’s license
Must pass a Criminal Background Check
Ability to communicate in written and/or verbal form
Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Ability to professionally represent the program/department
Ability to work with clients (students, employees, public) via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, phone calls, and/or emails
As needed, ability to work independently or as a team member team
Ability to be organized

License/Certification Required

Essential Job Functions

The position of Project Specialist is a temporary opportunity to work with the UPLIFT program, which is focused on rural tourism in North Carolina. The project specialist will work for a minimum of three months, remotely, with the option of extending. The position is anticipated to run no more than six months.

The project specialist will lead and/or assist with 2 to 3 particular components of the UPLIFT program. Opportunities include grants database management, curating and creating educational videos on a particular aspect of rural tourism, monitoring media coverage of UPLIFT and the participating counties, assistance initiating a podcast series, and contributing to an online knowledge center which houses resources for North Carolina rural counties interested in tourism. It may also include supporting establishing systems to design and manage the above activities. The specific components that the candidate will focus on will be agreed between the candidate the the program team.

https://www.uplifttourism.com/

Preferred Qualifications

Attention to detail; ability to work independently, professional communication; organizational skills

Work Schedule/Hours

10-30 hours a week depending on candidates’ availability; The project specialist will work for a minimum of three months, remotely, with the option of extending.

Number of Hours Per Week 10-30

Number of Months Per Year 11

Mandatory Staff No

Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Hiring Range $25.00

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 10/15/2024

Closing Date 04/08/2025

Open Until Filled No

Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/38454

Posting Number 201500763P