Town & Village of Johnson

Employment Category : Village employee, grant-funded, part-time, FLSA exempt

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Reports to Selectboard and Trustees overall, but operates under general supervision of the Municipal Administrator and with guidance from the Johnson Planning Commission (JPC).

The JPC will review potential projects and make recommendations for approval to the Selectboard and or Trustees. The appropriate board(s) will approve projects prior to implementation. The Trustees and Selectboard may assign work at any time on their own initiative.

Once approved, Coordinator will work jointly with JPC to ensure adequate public review of projects. JPC may also offer direction to the Coordinator to ensure coordination and compliance with Municipal Development Plans or other applicable plans and initiatives.

The Coordinator will liaison with and facilitate communication between town and village boards and commissions, committees, community and business groups, consultants, JSC, VSC, and state, local and federal officials as necessary. The Coordinator will seek out and explore opportunities and means to “brand” and market Johnson.

The Coordinator will identify possible funding sources for proposed or approved projects and provide information to the JPC, Trustees& Selectboard as above. If authorized, the Coordinator will seek funding as appropriate in support of projects and to support continuation of this position. Working in consultation with the JPC and the Municipal Administrator, Coordinator will manage multiple approved community initiatives and the related communication, prioritization, administrative and funding requirements

Essential tasks, duties, and responsibilities:

Coordinate and implement approved Community and Economic Development Projects.

Identify and pursue any and all funding sources to support approved projects.

Administer grants including preparation of required reports and supporting documentation.

Compile studies, reports, plans and other pertinent information on community initiatives.

Assist with development of project prioritization matrix as requested by the above boards

Develop agendas and moderate public meetings related to projects.

Submit periodic progress reports to Trustees, Select board, Planning Commission and attend meetings as necessary.

Promote inter-organizational communication between local, county and state stakeholders Keep current on county, state, and federal initiatives.

Develop and maintain record keeping system in compliance with Open Meeting Law.

Preferred qualifications for position:

Bachelor’s degree in planning, development, or related field. Two or more years of relevant experience.

Grant writing and administration experience

Project management experience

Leadership, oral and written communication, and consensus building skills

Term of Employment :

Hired by the Selectboard and Trustees after interviews and reference checks. Terms of employment, compensation, and benefits set by the Boards and governed by Personnel Policy. Six month probationary period a condition of employment. This is a first time position and will be re-evaluated at the end of one year to determine if the position should be continued. Continuation will also be based on availability of funding.

Evaluations: Annual evaluations detailing the employee performance will be performed. The employee will be afforded an opportunity to respond to the evaluation. A six month review will be prepared and continued employment will be based on a satisfactory review.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary and benefit package to be negotiated with the Selectboard and Trustees (subject to Personnel Policy) annually and based on satisfactory job performance.

Adopted by Selectboard and Trustees 8/2004