Job description

Description
The Hammond Downtown Development District is devoted to progressing and stimulating
business development and diversity. We protect, unite and rejuvenate the district in order to
benefit residents and local commerce; making Downtown a promising place to socialize, do
business and call home.

The DDD facilitates Hammond’s Main Street accrediation with support from the Hammond
Historic District, City of Hammond, and other key organizational partners. With an over 40 year
community-driven revitalization effort, Downtown Hammond was recognized as a Great
American Main Street Award winner in 2022. To learn more about the DDD’s history, please visit: DDDHammond.com/about-us

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Administrative Assistant of the Hammond
Downtown Development District is responsible for assisting in all office operations, farmers
market coordination, communications, and related work as required. This postion may require
local travel (reimbursable) and work on evenings and Saturdays from 7AM to 1PM.

Examples of Duties
Office Operations
o Assist with all meeting logistics including calendar requests, meeting location
reservations, and associated items.
o Complete invoice fulfillment and weekly deposits.
o Provide excellent customer service when answering calls, emails, social media
messages, greeting in-person visitors, and working with organizational partners.
o Complete supplies ordering, office equipment maintance, and file management.
o Abide by all meeting requirements as provided in the State of Louisiana Public
Meeting Law.
o Prepare meeting minutes for all public meetings (including DDD Board of
Directors and associated committees and/or work groups).
o Prepare printed packets of supporting documents for public meetings.
o Assist in fulfilling public records requests.
o Assist in maintaining digital and physical copies of public records.
o Assist in coordinating DDD-related events.

Farmers Market Coordination
o Assist with vendor and customer communications including email, social media
and in-person communication.
o Facilitate intake and scheduling of new vendor applications.
o Be available to work market set-up and day-of operations at least two Saturdays
per month from 7AM to 1PM (includes heavy lifting and working in outdoor
weather conditions).

Communication
o Assist with communication distribution including press releases, newsletters,
website updates, and social media scheduling.
o Assist in the creation of social media content including copywriting, graphic
creation, photos, and short form videos to promote district activities and
merchants (depending on marketing/ communication skill set).

Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Three years of clerical and/or related experience required.
Two years of customer service experience preferred.

Supplemental Infomation

Certificates and/or Licenses:

Possession of a valid Louisiana driver's license and a good driving record.

BENEFITS ENJOYED BY THE CITY OF HAMMOND EMPLOYEES

l. INSURANCE

DENTAL INSURANCE: The City pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for regular full-time employee. The employee pays the premium for dependent coverage.

GROUP TERM-LIFE INSURANCE: Regular full-time employees of this City are covered with a $30,000 Group Life Insurance policy. This insurance is payable in the event of your death from any cause, at any time or place, while you are insured. Payments will be made to the beneficiary, as designated by you. Refer to the literature provided by our insurance representative for details on your life insurance coverage.

HEALTH CARE/ HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE: The City pays 100% of the premium for hospitalization coverage for regular full-time employee. The employee pays the premium for dependent coverage. Health Insurance coverage is fully described in the Coverage Summary booklet.

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION INSURANCE: The City pays the entire cost for these benefits.

VISION INSURANCE: The City offers vision insurance; however, enrollment is voluntary and the cost of the premium is the responsibility of the employee. If an employee elects vision coverage, the premium will be deducted automatically from the employee's paycheck.

VOLUNTARY INSURANCE: The City offers regular full-time employees additional voluntary coverage from independent companies through payroll deductions including; short term disability, critical illness, whole life, accident and cancer. Details are available through the Human Resources Department.

WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE: As required by law, the City pays the premium for Worker's Compensation Insurance.

ll. Membership

CAFETERIA PLAN: The purpose of the Cafeteria Plan is to provide employees with an option for pretax deductions for insurance premiums and/or medical/childcare reimbursements. The Staffing and Benefits Administrator will be happy to discuss these benefits with you.

CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP: City employees are eligible for membership in Pelican State Credit Union and La Capitol Federal Credit Union. Membership can enable you to borrow money at low interest rates, and/or open and maintain and IRA account.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: Through any Bank.

lll. RETIREMENT

RETIREMENT PLAN: City of Hammond regular full-time employees are eligible to participate in Police Municipal Employee Retirement System, Municipal Firefighter Retirement System, or Municipal Police Retirement System. Enrollment is mandatory at the time of hire. Temporary employees who anticipate working more than three months are required to enroll in the Plan. Details are found in the Personnel Policies Manual.

SERVICE AWARDS: The City honors its long- term employees by presenting service awards at an annual City function. Service awards are issued to employees who have completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 years of service.

IV. LEAVE

DISABILITY LEAVE OF ABSENCE: An approved disability leave may be granted for up to twelve (12) weeks in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act. Whenever possible, you are required to give (30) days or as much notice possible of your pending need for disability leave of absent. Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information.

PAID HOLIDAYS: Regular full-time employees paid holiday pay in accordance with city policies and procedures for the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day (observed), Mardi Gras Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, All Saints Day, Presidential Election (every four years), Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and Day. Details are found in the Personnel Policies Manual.

PAID VACATION: Regular full-time employees are eligible for paid vacations. Employees serving in their Introductory Period, part-time, and/or temporary employees are not eligible for paid vacation. Details are found in the Personnel Policies Manual.

SICK LEAVE: Regular full-time employees who have completed one year of consecutive service are eligible for up to 12 days sick leave which may be used for person illness, doctor's appointments, or injury or illness not covered by worker's compensation with proper documentation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.82 per hour

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