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FY 2008 WEED AND SEED COMMUNITIES APPLICATION The Weed & Seed Site Coordinator's primary responsibilities shall include: f`? 1. Provide administrative support to SBWSA Board and Committees to include but not be limited to, scheduling facilitation, follow-up, monitoring. 2. Provide reports to the Board and all Committees. 3. Research and pursue alternative funding opportunities. 4. Work with the City to ensure grant compliance with federal, state, and local government funding sources for which the SBWSA is responsible, including processing of claims for reimbursement and submission of required reports and budget forms to the Community Capacity Development Office. 5. Work with U.S. Department of Justice, US Attorney, DEA, City of South Bend, Office of the Prosecutor, community agencies, law enforcement and other participating organizations, and serve as liaison to same. 6. Serves as liaison to other Weed & Seed sites. 7. Oversees public relations/marketing and outreach campaign. 8. Oversees afl steering committee projects as assigned. 9. Oversees process evaluation of all programs. 10. Attend weed & seed conferences and trainings. 11. Foster sustained community involvement in the Weed & Seed area, working with area residents and businesses. 12. Attend local W&S events as scheduled. 13. Manage contracts for W&S activities/programs. The Director Position description will be again reviewed by the Steering Committee and advertised in the local South Bend Tribune. It is anticipated that the position would be filled no later than 45 days after the notification of award. Background checks will be done through the South Bend Police Department. Qualifications Be organized/timely Ability to work independently/be proactive Ability to address the public, handle stressful situations Good written and verbal skills Ability to communicate with residents, including youth, and businesses Team building Community organizing Some fiscal work background Bilingual (preference) Ability to provide own transportation to attend meetings and conduct business Working knowledge of computers -spreadsheets; electronic mail; word processing; VI. D. Fiscal Agent The City of South Bend, through its Department of Community & Economic Development, will continue its role as the fiscal agent for the grant. As currently done with the existing site, the Department provides staff ,management and financial time addressing accounting, monthly financial statements, managing accounts receivables, audit preparation and the like for South Bend Weed & Seed Alliance (SBWSA). The City contracts with SBAWSA for this service at no cost to SBWSA. The Department of C&ED has years of experience serving in this capacity, various non-profits in this community. F:\DATA\SHARE\DPND\Weed&Seed\2008 Application\2008 Application\Einal format for application.doc 28