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The Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) is a New York State (NYS) public benefit corporation. Established in 1968, the NHT’s mission is to receive and administer gifts, grants and other funds to further public programs for parks, conservation and historic preservation purposes of the State of New York. The NHT is governed by a four-member Board of Directors comprised of the Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Chair of the State Council of Parks, the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Secretary of State.
The Department of State (DOS) is an NYS agency that plays a critical role in helping to reinvigorate the NYS economy and make its communities more livable. The Department’s divisions, committees and commissions provide a vast array of services. to serve as a vehicle to make New York State’s communities more resilient and progressive to improve the lives of its residents.
The DOS Office of Planning, Development and Community Infrastructure (OPDCI) is responsible for managing hundreds of state assistance contracts which provide local governments with financial assistance to create plans and undertake projects to advance the responsibilities of New York’s Coastal Management Program. The Program Assistants will work with program staff and contract recipients to implement the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program and the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) Program; provide contract, fiscal and grant administration; and other duties related to the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and the Coastal Management Program (CMP).
The selected candidates for this position will be an employee of the NHT with work conducted under the supervision of the DOS Contract Administration Unit.
Duties
The Program Assistant implements the LWRP and the CMP and will assist with the following duties and activities:
Minimum Qualifications
Necessary qualifications include: an Associate degree or higher and two years of experience in a contract, fiscal or related administrative field, or four years of experience in a contract, fiscal or related administrative field.
Essential Skills
NHT is committed to building and encouraging an inclusive workplace that strives for respect and promotes and values diversity. We believe that organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective, or any other trait that makes an individual unique, are proven to be better organizations. Please consider joining the team as we work together to build a welcoming workplace where employees recognize their unique characteristics, skills, and experiences are respected, valued, and celebrated.
To support our employees, NHT provides a generous benefits package similar to what is offered to New York State employees. Our total compensation package includes, but is not limited to, leave benefits (14 paid holidays as well as paid vacation, sick, and personal leave); a comprehensive health insurance program including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans; and membership in the NYS Employees Retirement System. Additionally, employees may be eligible for partial remote work schedules.
Applicants must submit their resume through Indeed by COB, May 31, 2024.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of contact information for three professional references via Indeed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$55k-69k (estimate)
05/25/2024
06/10/2024