Job Opportunities: Community Development Program Assistant

Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance and paid vacation & sick leave.

SEDA-Council of Governments, a public development organization serving 11 Central Pennsylvania counties, is seeking a full-time Program Assistant for the Community Development Program. Our Community Development Program provides project based technical assistance to counties and communities both within and outside of the 11-county region, overseeing the development and implementation of approximately 40 public works projects annually. Projects include but are not limited to publicly financed housing rehabilitation, water, sewer, stormwater and road infrastructure
upgrades, park and community facility improvements, public service, and economic development projects.

Primary responsibilities of the candidates include (but not limited to):

  • – Assisting with the preparation and assembly of federal/state grant applications and mapping
  • – Review of contractor payrolls and other labor standards compliance assignments
  • – Utilizing and maintaining an electronic document filling system
  • – Preparing and submitting reports
  • – Assisting during audits and monitoring
  • – General clerical and support responsibilities

Preferred qualifications/skills:

  • – Proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs
  • – Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
  • – A high-level of accuracy and speed in preparing word documents
  • – Strong grammatical and proofing skills
  • – Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment
  • – Excellent communication skills
  • – Accuracy and attention to detail are a must

Applicants are expected to supply a letter of application elaborating on experience and skills along with their resume by June 19, 2023, via mail or email to:

Amanda Owens, HR Director
SEDA-Council of Governments
201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
aowens@seda-cog.org

SEDA-Council of Governments is a public development organization based in Lewisburg, PA,
serving 11 central Pennsylvania counties. www.seda-cog.org
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Program Assistant
Community Development