Aging Program Specialist

Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging with offices located in Washington, North Carolina serving a five county region, is seeking a qualified individual with education and experience in the areas gerontology, social work, public administration, sociology, or public policy or other closely related field and a minimum of two years experience in aging or LTC will be required in all cases to fill the position of Aging Program Specialist. This position is full-time. Principal responsibilities will be in the areas of advocacy, planning, data management, outreach, information and referral, caregiver assistance, training and education, monitoring, research, resource development The person in this position must also have the willingness to work extended schedules, ability to work cooperatively under pressure, and to meet deadlines. A complete job description will be sent upon request. The starting salary will be based on education and experience. This position is open until filled. Applicants should complete a Mid-East Commission application and an application can be obtained from the Beaufort, Bertie, Hertford, Martin and Pitt County JobLink Career Centers or online at www.mideastcom.org . Send completed Mid-East Commission application to Executive Director, Mid-East Commission, 1385 John Small Avenue, Washington, NC 27889. Relay numbers for the hearing impaired: 1-800-735-2962 (TTY) and 1-800-735-8262 (Voice). Auxiliary aids available upon request for individuals with disabilities. The Mid-East Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be willing to reside in the region (Beaufort, Bertie, Hertford, Martin, and Pitt Counties). Committed Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Mid-East Commission, a Lead Regional Organization, serving the Eastern North Carolina Counties of Beaufort, Bertie, Hertford, Martin, and Pitt is seeking an Executive Director to serve a Board of 51 local elected officials and citizen representatives, and manage a professional staff of 30 with an annual budget in excess of $10 million. The successful candidate should have a master’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. She/he should also have relevant experience with cities, towns, and counties. She/he should have demonstrated leadership ability; professional expertise in providing technical assistance and services to local governments; functional knowledge and understanding of regionalism; possess experience in financial management and budgeting; possess experience and knowledge of state and federal programs; and have proven management skills and ability to work with local governments and staff. Submit applications (found at www.mideastcom.org ), current resume, and salary requirements to: Executive Director Search, Mid-East Commission, 1385 John Small Ave, Washington, NC 27889. Deadline for applications is 4:00 PM on Friday, February, 10, 2012.