The Boone Division of Workforce Solutions is seeking a part-time Veterans Program Assistant/Work Study position to provide administrative support for an active veterans outreach program serving two counties. The position will assist a Local Veterans Employment Representative by researching and posting jobs, referring veterans to jobs, coordinating events, and performing various administrative tasks to further veterans and community outreach objectives. Qualified applicants must be veterans attending school and receiving VA benefits who possess strong computer skills, time management, and communication abilities. Experience in areas such as marketing, communications, and administration is preferred but not required.

1. BOONE VETERANS PROGRAM ASSISTANT/WORK STUDY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Boone Division of Workforce Solutions/Watauga JobLink seeks a part-time Veterans Program
Assistant/Work Study to provide administrative support for an active veterans outreach program serving
Watauga and Avery Counties. Incumbent will work a flexible schedule that compliments their school schedule.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Incumbent will assist the Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) by:
 Researching and posting job orders in NC Job Connector
 Contacting employers to follow up on posted job orders, inquire about current needs or
schedule employer visits
 Matching and referring active veteran clients to jobs
 Assisting clients with work search activities
 Coordinating with employers, job seekers and service providers to promote events such as
job fairs, workshops etc.
 Preparing marketing materials including spreadsheets, letters, posters, brochures or other
marketing materials to promote events
 Performing administrative tasks as assigned to further veterans/community outreach
objectives
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Applicant must be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces attending Department of Veterans Affairs
approved training full-time or ¾ time and receiving benefits under one of the following programs:
 Post-9/11 GI Bill--(38 U.S.C. Chapter 33) (Veterans and transfer-of-entitlement recipients)
 Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty (38 U.S.C. Chapter 30)
 REAP
 Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve (10 U.S.C. Chapter 1606)
 Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (38 U.S.C. Chapter 32)
 Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (38 U.S.C. Chapter 35)
 National Call to Service Participants
 Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program -- (38 U.S.C. Chapter 31)
2. Applicants MUST possess the following skills:
 Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions in a fast paced office environment
 Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
 Exemplary time management skills and ability to manage work and personal responsibilities
 Strong verbal and written communication skills
3. The following is PREFERRED but not required:
 Experience or formal studies in business or professional communications such as but not
limited to: Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Human Resources etc.
 Experience making posters, brochures and/or newsletters
 Administrative background and/or experience working in an office environment
 Planning experience