Program Assistant - PG Cares

pgcityutah; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Pleasant Grove seeks a part-time program assistant for the Communities that Care (CTC) initiative. This grant-funded position supports planning, outreach, and coordination with community leaders, volunteers, and stakeholders to build support for city-wide CTC activities.

Under supervision, you will help plan events, create social media content, respond to inquiries, and assist the Community Board with meeting prep and short-term goals. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Working in a team environment.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of community engagement techniques.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of basic principles of Prevention Science.
• Skills/Abilities: Read, write, and perform basic math; word processing, spreadsheets, and basic computer applications; organize, file, document, and maintain accurate records; interpersonal relations and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Meets with community leaders and stakeholders to promote city-wide buy in for the Communities that Care program.
• Assists with activities to engage the community in the Communities that Care program.
• Gives public and group presentations.
• Prepares content to generate social media posts and other marketing materials.
• Communicates with volunteers.
• Assists the Community Board in developing short-term program strategies and goals.
• Assists with Community Board meeting preparation and follow up.
• May attend monthly coalition meetings and support the initiative.
• Perform administrative tasks such as running errands, responding to emails, ordering food and supplies, etc.

Skills

Basic math

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Record keeping

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hourly wage: $16 - $19 / hr *

Scope: 10 - 15 hours per week *

* Note: This is a grant funded position. Funds for the position run through May 2027.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Communities that Care (CTC) program assistant assists in planning, organizing, and building community support for the Pleasant Grove Communities that Care (CTC) program. This is a visible position in the community and interacts with key community leaders, agencies, volunteers, and stakeholders. Under the direction of the Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator, the program assistant aids in the implementation of the programs and initiatives.

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Meets with community leaders and stakeholders to promote city-wide buy in for the Communities that Care program.
• Assists with activities to engage the community in the Communities that Care program.
• Gives public and group presentations.
• Prepares content to generate social media posts and other marketing materials.
• Communicates with volunteers.
• Assists the Community Board in developing short-term program strategies and goals.
• Assists with Community Board meeting preparation and follow up.
• May attend monthly coalition meetings and support the initiative.
• Perform administrative tasks such as running errands, responding to emails, ordering food and supplies, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• Working in a team environment

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of community engagement techniques.
• Knowledge of basic principles of Prevention Science.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and basic computer application.
• Ability to organize, file, document, and maintain accurate records
• Skills in interpersonal relations and public speaking

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions may vary
• Work is performed in different environments such as outside, in an air-conditioned office, in a third-party place of business.
• May need to work nights and/or weekends.
• No significantly hazardous conditions exist

DISCLAIMER

The City of Pleasant Grove is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, age, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, or any other factor protected by the law. Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related duties and responsibilities that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.