Who's Hiring? Merrimack Is

The town of Merrimack has several job openings listed on the town website – part-time, full-time an seasonal. Do you have the skills Merrimack is looking for and the need for a job? Check out the details below.

Part-time Community Development Secretary

The Town of Merrimack is accepting applications for the position of Part-time Community Development Secretary. This position performs highly responsible administrative support work for Planning, Zoning, Conservation, and Economic Development and assists in the daily operations of the office.

Requirements include high school diploma or the equivalent, supplemented by course work in clerical skills, including database management, and one year of experience in clerical work; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Associate’s degree is preferred.

The normal schedule for this position will be Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The starting wage for this position is $15.75/hour.

Applications and a detailed job description outlining required skills and abilities are available at www.merrimacknh.gov/positionopenings or Merrimack Town Hall.

To be considered, applicants must submit a completed Town Application, resume, and cover letter no later than 4 p.m. on Jan. 14, 2013 to:
Town of Merrimack, Attn: HR – CD Secretary Position 6 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH, 03054.

Part-time Media Assistant and On-Call Media Assistant

The Town of Merrimack is accepting applications for the positions of part-time media assistant and on-call media assistant. These positions are responsible for recording Board and Committee meetings and providing training of media production equipment to volunteers, community members and organizations intending to use the Town’s Cable TV Access system. Strong commitment to First Amendment in community programming required.

Must have an associates degree in a field related to video production or broadcast, or any combination of education and experience that would demonstrate that the individual possesses the required skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the required tasks. Minimum of two years experience in video production and practical experience in the use of consumer, industrial, and professional related computer equipment Experience with Final Cut (Express or Pro), Photoshop and other non-linear based editing and imaging software preferred. Position requires possession of a valid NH driver’s license.

The normal work schedule for the part-time position is Monday through Thursday, 4-9 p.m. The schedule will fluctuate to allow for meeting coverage and may include some weekend hours. The Call Media Assistant will be scheduled or called in on an as needed basis to fill in during the normal hours of the part-time Media Assistant or for special events and busy times outside that schedule.

Applications may be obtained on the Town website at www.merrimacknh.gov/positionopenings or in the Human Resources Office located in the Merrimack Town Hall, 6 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH, 03054. To be considered, a resume, cover letter and application must be returned to Sharon Marunicz, Human Resources Coordinator, at the same address by Friday, Jan. 18, at 4 p.m.

Fire & Rescue Department Call Division Openings

The Town of Merrimack is currently accepting applications for positions within the Call Division of the Fire & Rescue Department. All listed positions require minimum of high school diploma and valid driver’s license. The fire department will be running an interview and testing process periodically as sufficient numbers of applications come in.

The On-Call Part-Time Emergency Medical Service Attendant is a position
with no predetermined schedule. The current shifts are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3-10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday and
Sunday. Other minimum qualifications for this position include current Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification (EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic certification preferred), and a state of NH EMS Providers License. Hourly wage is $13.57 per hour.

The Call Division Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician is assigned to a duty
night and is expected to cover every fourth weekend. Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification is required. Applicants who are not currently EMT-B certified will be required to take and pass a written entrance exam and must become certified within one year of hire. If needed, EMT-B training can be provided.

For on-call positions, applicants must be able to respond to calls within an acceptable timeframe to be determined by the Fire Chief.

To be considered: Submit a Town Application, resume, and cover letter to Town of Merrimack, Attn: HR – Call Div. Recruitment, 6 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH 03054. Applications are available at www.merrimacknh.gov/positionopenings and at the Human Resources Office at Merrimack Town Hall.

Seasonal Summer Camp Positions

The Town of Merrimack is seeking applicants to fill the following seasonal positions within our Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Program:

Waterfront Director

General responsibilities: To plan, direct, and supervise the camp’s waterfront program.

Minimum Qualifications: Training and experience in waterfront activities and experience with aquatics management, experience overseeing and administering an aquatics program, ability to schedule and supervise staff, desire and ability to work with children outdoors, ability to relate to one’s peer group, ability to accept guidance and supervision. Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control, at least 21 years of age, current Red Cross CPR / First Responder and Advanced First Aid Certifications to include:

1. CPR/AED for the professional Rescuer Instructor
2. Lifeguarding Instructor
3. Bloodborne Pathogens Training
4. Lifeguard / Waterfront First Aid

Additional preferred qualifications: Lifeguarding/Waterfront Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Small Craft Safety

Assistant Waterfront Director

General responsibilities: To teach and help coordinate camp’s waterfront and swimming activities; to help maintain standards that lead to a quality program; and to assist in the planning and supervision of the camp’s waterfront program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assist with waterfront activities and management

Ability to assist with scheduling and supervising staff

Desire and ability to work with children outdoors

Ability to relate to one’s peer group

Ability to accept guidance and supervision

Good character, integrity and adaptability

Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control

College student or at least 18 years of age

Current Certifications must include:

1. CPR/AED for the professional Rescuer
2. Lifeguard / Waterfront First Aid
3. Lifeguard Certification from a nationally recognized program
4. Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Additional preferred qualifications: CPR/AED for the professional Rescuer Instructor, Lifeguarding/Waterfront Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Small Craft Safety

Also accepting applications for the following positions:

• Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructors
• Red Cross Certified Lifeguards
• 1:1 aide / Special Needs Counselors
• Activity Counselors for Theater, Woodworking and Dance
• Day Camp Counselors
• Maintenance
• Skate Park Attendant
• Tennis Instructor (contingent on sufficient enrollment)
• Golf Instructor (contingent on sufficient enrollment)

All positions require good character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control.

Applications will be accepted until these positions are filled. For more information regarding job responsibilities and requirements, hours of work and length of assignment, please call 882-1046.

Applications are available at http://www.merrimacknh.gov/positionopenings and at Merrimack Town Hall. Please send completed application materials for any of the above positions to the following address: Town of Merrimack - HR
6 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH 03054.