UPLIFT Project Specialist

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