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The American Center of Optics Manufacturing (AmeriCOM) is a public-private partnership with the Department of Defense Industrial Base and Sustainment Office. A healthy manufacturing industrial base and resilient supply chains are essential to the economic strength and national security of the United States of America. AmeriCOM is a national effort to significantly build and sustain that base. Our mission includes (1) the design and execution of workforce training programs, increasing the pipeline of skilled optics technicians, especially from underserved populations, and (2) the development of advanced optic manufacturing technologies, testing equipment, and the specialized materials required to support scalable manufacturing.

AmeriCOM, based in Rochester, New York, is currently seeking to fill an Information Technology (IT) & Administrative Coordinator role. As a relatively new entity, AmeriCOM has a startup culture and is looking for employees who can be comfortable wearing multiple hats. Due to the size of the organization, around 10 employees currently, there are several needs that are part time, but can be combined together into a single full time position. As AmeriCOM grows, the responsibilities associated with this position will grow as well, and this could lead to the potential for growth into a team management role.

The Information Technology & Administrative Coordinator will report to the Director of Engineering.

Contact Information:
Send email with resume and cover letter to Bill Strong, Director of Engineering, AmeriCOM at bstrong@americom.org

Position Overview
Full-time, 40 hours per week, with flexible work hours, in-office.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Working with the Director of Engineering to oversee and implement IT policy.
• Assisting in the development of IT policy that is compliant with CMMC-2 cyber security standards.
• Helping on-board new employees and setting up accounts.
• Assisting employees with IT related problems and questions.
• Assisting with and coordinating physical and personal security policies.
• Managing day-to-day operations at the AmeriCOM office and lab to include maintaining schedules for user equipment in the lab.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• US citizen
• Four-year college degree in a related field
• Desire to work in the national defense industry at an entry level position
• Microsoft Office proficient

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with creating policies for CMMC-2 cyber security requirements
• Past experience working on military programs
• IT security experience
• Security officer experience

Why AmeriCOM?

• Working for AmeriCOM is an opportunity to connect people who are looking for a better future with the national need to expand its advanced manufacturing workforce. Executing the AmeriCOM mission makes a real impact in multiple communities across the country.
• Upbeat and positive culture and work environment.
• This is a chance to get in on the ground floor of a growing company with a start-up mentality.
• Located just east of Rochester, NY, with some of the best-rated public schools in the state of New York, the region enjoys the shore of Lake Ontario and the beautiful Finger Lakes recreational and wine-producing amenities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $60,000 to $80,000
• Medical benefits included
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Observance of all federal holidays

AmeriCOM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCOM provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.