INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SOLICITATION for
PROJECT and OPERATIONS SUPPORT
NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT
CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT, 20-HOURS/WEEK
Hourly rate: $35.00-$45.00/hour depending on experience
APPLICATION DEADLINE is JUNE 12, 2026 ā 5:00 pm (PDT)
The Nehalem Bay Health District (NBHD) seeks an independent contractor to provide project and operational leadership and support to its board of directors.
The NBHD is an Oregon Special District, a governmental entity, located in the city of Wheeler, Tillamook County, Oregon. The NBHD is directed by a five (5) member elected board.
The mission of the NBHD is: To facilitate the delivery of health and community services by
encouraging collaborative partnerships and stewardship of public resources. The NBHD has a
service area of 26 square miles in Tillamook County with an approximate population of 3,600
individuals. The NBHD annual operating budget in Fiscal Year 2025-26 was $196,000 and its construction budget was $6.3 million.
QUALIFICATIONS
*The successful candidate understands the importance of customer service, is financially savvy, adept at managing large amounts of data and information, curious and innovative, and able to work independently;
*A bachelorās degree, or equivalent experience, in accounting, business, project administration or a related area;
*A minimum of five year’s experience in non-profit, municipal, or small business financial
and operations management (example: treasury, financial reporting, and/or accounting);
*Possesses essential knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite [Excel, Word,
Access], Web-based project management programs, Google Product Suites;
*Exhibits exceptional attention to detail, has strong written and verbal communication skills;
*Can analyze data, identify key findings, and communicate these clearly and concisely;
*Can learn and work independently and apply ingenuity; and,
*Is a team player who takes initiative to ask questions, make suggestions, and offer innovative approaches contributing to the public service mission of the NBHD.
EXAMPLES of PROJECTS to be UNDERTAKEN (this list is not exhaustive):
*Prepare a desk manual of policies and procedures;
*Website monitoring and updating;
*Manage NBHD records;
*Draft agendas and take meeting minutes; and
*Assist in the annual financial audit and budget processes.
TO APPLY:
Send a one-page cover letter and a current resume that includes both mailing and email addresses and telephone number to:
Project and Operations Support Contractor
Nehalem Bay Health District
PO Box 6
Wheeler OR 97147
OR
Email your application material to:
info@nehalembayhd.org
Questions should be sent to info@nehalembayhd.org
