As the Fiscal agent for LAP-AID, the position will be contracted through United Way of East Central Iowa, with direction given by LAP-AID leadership. 

 

Job Title: LAP-AID Project Manager

Location: On-site/Hybrid
Contract Type: Temporary Contracted Position
Duration: 6 months

Position Objective: To create a clear and organized Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) network.  To promote community engagement and leverage assets and partnerships more efficiently for organizations/individuals to join the network with the clear idea of purpose and intent. Support an engaged network who successfully collaborates during times of need.

 

Position Summary: This temporary contracted position will work to strengthen community capacity to be prepared for disasters by completing key administrative tasks through LAP-AID (Linn Area Partners Active In Disaster), the local COAD network. While LAP-AID remains a strong and active group of over 40 community organizations, due to its voluntary nature, important tasks have been identified that require additional project management capacity to accomplish.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Create lists for preparedness, response, and recovery phases of disasters.
• Collect and record lessons learned from the dual disasters experienced in 2020.
• Implement the organizational structure plan introduced in July 2024 including:
  • Updated membership structure.
  • Updated by-laws and voting structure.
  • On-boarding process and materials for new members.
• Prepare and plan for the envisioned Volunteer Resource Center.
• Refresh the website and social media presence.
• Assist with learning event schedule.

 

Qualifications:

• Self-starter
• Organized
• Skilled in project management and building relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

 

Preferred:

• Disaster preparedness and/or response experience
• Specific experience in the project areas

 

Contract Period:  Six Months

Contract Rate of Pay: $36- $46 per hour based on level of experience

Contract Hours:  Approximately 300 hours/ 12.5 hours per week

 **Option to extend the contract based on needs and experience