The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes (FOSBD) Executive Director is responsible for leading the organization in its mission of protecting resources and heightening visitor experiences in partnership with Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The Executive Director will report directly to the Board of Directors and work closely with board members, volunteers, donors, government agencies, and community stakeholders to achieve FOSBD’s mission and goals.

The Development Director provides crucial leadership, oversight, and action regarding the fund development strategy and the financial success of Norte Youth Cycling. This includes but is not limited to, nurturing key relationships and securing financial support from monthly donors, foundations, grantors, and community partners in a collaborative setting. The Development Director will also ensure financial projections, documentation, impact reports, and gratitude, are a priority.

The Site Coordinator creates and maintains After School and Summer programs that serve youth by providing enrichment in many subjects including literacy, outdoor and environmental activities, social-emotional learning, nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional support at Mesick Elementary School.

The Director of Community Development is responsible for leading Rotary Charities’ role in community asset development and our efforts to respond to needs related to Equity and Inclusion priorities. They will direct the Assets for Thriving Communities grant program and co-create new Learning & Coaching services, learning from local changemakers and emerging practices, making connections to resources, and shaping our programs to be responsive to community needs. The role includes convening and sitting at appropriate tables for the work and connecting applicants and communities with other funders and state and federal resources to help implement projects that align with their priorities.

Inland Seas Education Association seeks an enthusiastic and curious professional to fill the full-time position of Great Lakes Educator. This position specializes in delivering educational programs. These programs take place on shore leading Watershed Exploration and ROV Engineer and Explore programs and aboard schooners Inland Seas, and Alliance, leading Schoolship, public, and overnight programs.

Grow Benzie is looking for a new Volunteer Specialist through a partnership with CEDAM’s Americorps VISTA program. The position will play a vital role in the development of Grow Benzie’s volunteer program including the recruiting, training, and management of new volunteers; learning and developing our information systems; helping with office administration including data management, communications, and interfacing with the public. Applications due 7/15. 1yr term starts 9/2024.

Norte is seeking a Program Coordinator. This key role would support the mission of Norte Youth Cycling with a focus on programmatic content and direction, implementation, impact evaluation, and reporting. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Join a dynamic team and help your neighbors navigate homeownership and money matters. This position is available in Cadillac, Traverse City or Petoskey. You will become a HUD certified housing counselor within the first 90 days. Please apply through our website and start a meaningful career and give back to the community.

The Director of Conservation manages and directs the activities of the District’s Conservation Team in providing land management services to local governmental units, nonprofits and private landowners. S/He is also responsible for overseeing the Nature Center Grounds Keeper who is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Nature Center buildings, grounds, vehicles, equipment, as well as the grounds of the Great Lakes Incubator Farm (GLIF). Please see job description for full details.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan is seeking a Mentoring Specialist to serve Antrim, Grand Traverse, and Kalkaska Counties. As a Mentoring Specialist you you’ll provide leadership and training to volunteer mentors, parents, and youth ages six through adolescence to inspire them to reach their full potential. This position is located in Traverse City and reports to the Director of Mentoring with primary responsibilities including creating
and supporting Bigs’ matches to ensure child safety, positive outcomes, healthy and satisfying relationships, and a strong sense of affiliation with Bigs.

The Camp Counselor (CC) will educate and inspire children to learn and explore different topics/concepts in a dynamic way. The individual will learn about and understand the outlined camp subject matter in order to best help design and facilitate projects and planned activities in a fun day-camp setting. The CC will be in charge of up to 2 youth campers, and responsible for guiding them through pre-planned discussions, hands-on activities, art projects, outdoor explorations and more.
$12-$15hr

The Camp Leader (CL) will oversee and support educating and inspiring children to learn and explore different topics/concepts in a dynamic way. The individual will learn about and understand the outlined camp subject matter in order to best help design and facilitate projects and planned activities in a fun day-camp setting. The CL will be the lead “teacher” and the leader of the other Camp Counselors (CC’s) and support their needs, as CC’s lead small groups of up to 20 youth campers.
 

The Planetarium Presenter will educate and inspire children and adults to learn and explore the Earth and universe in a dynamic way. The individual will learn and understand the planetarium as a tool and the included curriculum in order to best train other staff and facilitate its use. The individual will design and/or implement lessons related to astronomy and earth science and serve as a positive ambassador for COGNiTiON while interfacing with all stakeholders.
 

Up North Pride is hiring an Executive Director to lead the organization in its mission of fostering inclusive spaces for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Northern Michigan. Candidates with an unwavering commitment to social justice and work experience in strategic development, financial management, fundraising, community engagement, event planning, and board collaboration are encouraged to apply!

Our support staff at LCC are essential to the consistency and quality of our program. Support staff participate in each of our classrooms helping the classroom teachers daily. The hours are based on need and range from 30-40 hours per week. Full benefits are offered to applicants who will work 30+ hrs per week.

Support staff with early childhood education credentials are preferred, but LCC will also provide training and funding for a Child Development Associates certification within one year.

We are looking for an early childhood educator with preschool teaching or childcare experience, with an understanding of
research-based preschool curriculum and knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.The person filling this position should be able to problem-solve positively and work collaboratively within a team. They should be able to work with diverse families and engage parents as partners in their child’s learning and well-being.