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Seward County Bridges Program Manager
5/2015
Non-Exempt; Part-time
Seward County Bridges Board of Directors or as assigned by the Board
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GENERAL SUMMARY
The Bridges Manager is responsible to the Seward County Bridges Board of Directors. The Bridges Manager will work
closely with the Board of Directors to set direction, implement plans and ensure the mission of the agency is fulfilled, and
the future of the agency is secure. With the assistance of the Board of Directors, the Bridges Manager is also responsible
for the promotion of Bridges in the community. A significant portion of the Bridges Manager’s time will be spent
attending and coordinating meetings, researching and writing grants, developing relationships, and securing funding.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Grant Writing and Management
 Maintain an extensive and diverse grant database.
 Obtain authorization from Seward County Bridges Board on all grant applications.
 Obtain authorization from Seward County Commissioners on grant applications, revised budgets, grant
award forms and contracts required, when appropriate.
 Research, write and submit all grant applications.
 Manage all awarded grants including but not limited to: expense tracking, reporting, required meeting
attendance, required training session attendance, audit attendance and program sustainability planning.
Financial Supervision
 Manage all funds of Seward County Bridges utilizing appropriate software (currently QuickBooks).
 Oversee Bridges bank accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit.
 Coordinate bi-monthly issuance of checks with Board Treasurer.
 Track Bridges operating expenses as budgeted.
 Provide monthly financial reports to the Seward County Bridges Board.
 Provide financial reports to individual programs as requested.
 Maintain a profit and loss statement and balance statement for Bridges.
 Prepare an annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors prior to the start of each fiscal year.
 Provide other documentation as requested by the Bridges Treasurer.
Coalition and Three-Year Comprehensive Juvenile Services Plan
 Assist in coordination of meetings
 Work with the Seward County Attorney’s Office in managing the 3 year plan
 Prepare meeting agenda, handouts and presentations.
 Ensure plan adherence.
 Recruit planning committee members.
Administrative Duties
 Schedule, plan and attend monthly Board meetings and annual meeting.
 Prepare monthly Bridges Manager Report for all Board meetings.
 Prepare annual report and meeting for Seward County Bridges.
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Assist and facilitate strategic plan.
Recruit and recommend new members to the Board of Directors.
Attend committee meetings as requested.
Maintain a quarterly inventory of office equipment and furniture.
Manage, update and maintain Bridges website, Facebook page and Volunteer Connection resource.
Prepare and present presentations within the community regarding Seward County Bridges; provide
adequate and current program literature and explain and promote Bridges at every opportunity.
Collaborate with community agencies to expand and improve community resources.
The Bridges Manager will ensure they are available for grant research, consulting and fundraising advice to other
programs in Seward County. The Bridges Manager will assist in the creation of contracts with prospective agencies
wishing to be under the Seward County Bridges umbrella 501(c)3 status at the discretion and approval of the Board of
Directors. Other duties of the Bridges Manager may be assigned by the Board of Directors as necessary.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
 Knowledge of the principles of management and organization.
 Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of finance, budgeting and accounting.
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professionals and the general public.
 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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Effective communication and organization skills, to include to a large group of people
Knowledge of Word Processing, Excel, and QuickBooks
DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
 Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
 Considerable experience in a responsible administrative capacity
 Grant writing experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 Must be 18 years of age
 Must have high school diploma or GED
 Must be a U.S. citizen
 A bachelor degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of
training and experience which provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.
 Possess a valid driver’s license
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment
such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is largely a sedentary role;
however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand
as necessary.
OTHER
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may
change at any time with or without notice.
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