Position Title: Permanent Part-time Program Manager Assistant/Educator
Reports to: NTHA Program Manager & NTHA Board of Directors
Position Summary: This is a remote position for a flexible number of hours every week depending on scheduled events, workload and time of the year. Some weekend hours will be required based on trainings and events. 25-30 hours per week (flex) with potential for more. This position will help the program manager with grant projects, educational events, outreach events, trainings and more. Correspondence with the program manager will determine what events and activities need to be attended and worked on. May need to fill in for the program manager as a representative of NTHA in relation to industry organizations such as the Hardwoods Development Council, the 2 other Hardwood Utilization Groups, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and Pennsylvania Forest Products Association.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote long-term economic development in the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania through intelligent forest management, careful expansion of primary and secondary wood processing, improved manufacturing methods and regional hardwood promotion.
Relation to Mission
As a paid position amongst volunteers, the Program Manager Assistant will be needed to implement programs and outreach that will help support the mission and fulfill our grant. As a non-profit, grant funded association, we must meet the requirements of our state grant.
Core Job Functions & Responsibilities:
The following statements reflect the general functions and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The board may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the board.
- Promotion of regional hardwood companies and products
- Public education and outreach in support of the state’s wood industry
- Resource point for the region’s companies
- Support local events
- Reporting (e.g. Daily Log, Monthly Report, Mileage)
- All other duties as assigned
Skills and Knowledge:
- Knowledge about wood industry & forestry
- Organized
- Self-motivated
- Great attention to detail
- Friendly interpersonal skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional time management and interdisciplinary skills
- Professionalism
- Proficiency with computer skills: Microsoft Office: Word, Publisher, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint, Zoom, Canva
You need to have your own reliable transportation.
Hourly Pay: $18-$20 per hour depending on education/experience
Mileage and travel reimbursement per federal per diem guidelines. There will be a board review of job performance after a 90 day probationary period.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Applicants and employees are provided equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability or any other category protected by law in each aspect of the human resources functions.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
If interested, please respond to Northern Tier Hardwood Association, PO Box 7, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 or email nthapa@nthardwoods.org by April 30, 2024 with resume and references.
