POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: PART-TIME SPECIAL PROJECT COORDINATOR

ORGANIZATION: Nevada Association of the Deaf (NVAD) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center (DHHARC) is a statewide advocacy, resource, telecommunications distribution, and direct service center offering advocacy, referral and community education services throughout Nevada. DHHARC has two offices in Reno/Sparks and Las Vegas.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Type of appointment: Part-Time
Location: Position available in Sparks, Nevada
Posting date: January 28, 2009
Closing date: February 12, 2009

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under direct supervision from DHHARC performs duties in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing and supervising the youth program and activities for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in Nevada, scheduling activities, facilities and volunteers as required, assisting with public relation duties such as writing letters, preparing and distributing flyers, press releases and brochures, encouraging local youth to participate in the programs, and preparing plans for youth activities. Other duties will include helping coordinate outside entertainment, such as tickets, sports events, etc., and maintaining inventory of art/craft supplies and equipments. Job duties also include travel; night and weekend may be required.

SALARY: $15 per hour for 20 hours a week

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be proficient in American Sign Language and other communication modes used by Deaf persons, have demonstrated capability to successfully work with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
• Able to administer youth activities
• Considerable knowledge of developing and administering recreation program for youth
• Able to balance multiple tasks and priorities as well as be a good team player
• In-depth knowledge of Deaf Community’s needs
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma or GED

TO APPLY:
All applicants must submit a letter of interest, a resume and three letters of reference to DHHARC at: 999 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431.
APPLICANTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE (February 12, 2009)
DHHARC selects applicants for employment based on job related knowledge, skills and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
For further information contact Executive Director Edina Jambor at edina.jambor@deafnevada.org or 775-355-8994 V/TTY or 775-355-8996 FAX or 775-473-9717 VP