Opioid Task Force Coordinator

Position Summary

An employee in this position facilitates the workings of the Harnett County Opioid Task Force, assists with the usage of the Opioid Settlement Funds, and ensures the implementation of the goals outlined in the Opioid Task Force’s strategic plan. An employee in this position may also provide administrative and project support for County Administration, relating to grant funding. The employee will assist in general grants, which can include state and federal funding, opioid allocation funding and other potential funding sources.

This includes work that is performed on projects with guidance from County Management such as the collection and analysis of reports and procedures and other data used to identify opportunities for improvement.

Hiring Range: $51,635-$60,026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Schedule meetings for Opioid Task Force, subcommittees, and meetings with additional stakeholders as needed. This also includes creating meeting agendas, keeping meeting minutes and recaps.
• Report all opioid task force strategies and use of settlement funds accurately and timely to appropriate government entities (Annual Impact Report).
• Collaborate with task force co-chairs to identify task force priorities and activities.
• Ensure the task force and its subcommittees are on track to meet their goals as outlined in the strategic plan.
• Managing formal agreements between the task force and its partners as needed.
• Establishing buy-in from community agencies, organizations, members, and officials.
• Vetting new task force members.
• Facilitating communication with task force members.
• Oversee marketing and sharing of information, including managing the website.
• Facilitating community engagement to encourage public education and support; answering questions, connecting individuals and sharing resources and information.
• Identify potential grant opportunities.
• Write proposals for grant opportunities.
• Assist with the implementation and management of grant funds, as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Associate’s degree in business, finance, public administration, or related field;
• One to two years of experience as a coordinator, administrative assistant, grant management, or similar role preferred (internship experience will also be accepted).
• Or equivalent education and/or experience.

• Knowledge of basic Department functions and related projects
• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Knowledge of proper usage of correct grammar, spelling, and vocabulary
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in written form
• Skill in listening
• Skill in using MS Office, Canva, and familiarity with County software
• Skill in organizing and facilitating meetings
• Skill in networking and connecting individuals to one another
• Ability to cater communications to differing audiences
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to various boards, committees, and stakeholders, effectively communicating key information, reports and recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making
• Ability to be relied on to ensure deliverables are completed on time and as communicated
• Ability to manage routine activities with little supervision
• Ability to identify improvements in processes/practices
• Ability to assess options transparently and to collaborate with candor with stakeholders. Optimize solutions to balance citizen, Board and County Administration interests.
• Ability to be tactful and courteous to all
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in completing assignments
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality relative to all Department information
• Ability to pay attention to details

Must be able to perform light work frequently exerting up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; and occasionally required to exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. This work also involves the physical abilities of perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, kneeling, lifting, having manual dexterity, using mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, performing repetitive motion, speaking, standing, and stooping.

An incumbent must also possess the visual acuity to analyze data, work with figures, read extensively and operate various office equipment.

The employee works in a relatively safe office environment and has contact with visitors and staff. Depending on assignment, may need to work evenings and occasional weekends.

Harnett County takes pride in offering an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, membership in the North Carolina Local Government retirement, free health clinic for employees and anyone in their household and other benefits. To see more information about the benefits offered by Harnett County, .

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