District Administrative Assistant

Barry Conservation District 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105 Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 908.4135 www.barrycd.org

JOB POSTING- BARRY CONSERVATION DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR

Position Details: Full-time position. May include evenings and weekends. Compensation $12- $14 depending on experience.

Job Description: The Administrator is responsible for the District’s consistent achievement of its financial goals, as well as providing support for the day-to-day operations of the District.

DUTIES: Bookkeeping and financial management  Plan and implement the fiscal year budget in cooperation with the Executive Director  Conduct budget revisions and provide budget recommendations throughout the fiscal year  Maintains accurate financial records and performs basic accounting procedures regarding District budgets and funds.  Maintain credit card payments and online store and transfer payments to accounting software  Make bank deposits and maintain cash box  Prepare monthly financial statements for the Board of Directors meetings and other financial statements as needed  Assist with the annual audit or financial review by providing needed documents and information to the auditor  Back up accounting software weekly and back up other computer files monthly  Coordinate payment of taxes with accountant Plan, coordinate, and conduct the annual tree sale and other fundraising events Maintains records, reports, and minutes  Understands Federal, State and local laws affecting the work of the District  Identifies sources and recommends actions to the Board to secure operating funds  Provides fiscal oversight and financial reporting for all District projects  Prepares and submits financial reports to Michigan Department of Agriculture and other grantors as required to maintain operations and grant agreements  Maintains records of District equipment and facilities Works with the Executive Director as needed:  Assists with district publications and communications, including weekly articles in the District’s Reminder column, newsletters, brochures, social media, and web posts.  Coordinates requests for District assistance with local landowners, the NRCS District Conservationist and other resource agencies as needed.  Assists with preparing an annual plan of work.

1  Assists with preparing a five-year resource needs assessment and reports on District progress toward its outlined goals.  Compiles background information as needed to facilitate the decision-making and policy-making functions of the Board.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must meet the following qualifications:  A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in natural resource and/or education- related fields.  Clear, concise communication skills.  Experience with basic accounting principles and practices.  Working understanding of basic natural resource principles.  Computer skills including Office, Acrobat, and Quickbooks.  Ability to manage complex projects independently.  Efficiency in organizing and completing multiple tasks.  The Administrator must be bondable and must pass a Federal Security Background Investigation.

Send .pdf versions of a one-page cover letter and one-page resume to: [email protected]