United Way of Northern Michigan is recruiting for 6 AmeriCorps VISTA positions. We have open full time placements available for April 12 and May 10th . Positions will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.  

AmeriCorps VISTA is a full-time national service program for organizations interested in developing lasting solutions to address poverty. Nonprofit organizations, Native American Tribes, and state, city, and local government agencies are eligible to apply to be AmeriCorps VISTA host sites with the United Way of NW MI VISTA project. Proposed projects should focus on any of the following three CNCS focus areas: 1) Economic Opportunity, 2) Education, or 3) Healthy Futures. 

AmeriCorps VISTA members are placed with a host site to develop and expand services and programs that help lift low-income individuals out of poverty. Their work is concentrated on building the capacity of the organization and community.

Candidates must be over 18, must be available to your project full time but may attend school or work outside of your project as long as there is not conflict for time.  This is at the host sites discretion.   VISTA members receive a living allowance of $513.64 every two weeks.  20 days of paid time off.  If eligible and where applicable, they may also receive direct child care payments, health insurance, a $3000 cash award or a $6,195 educational award that may be used for future tuition or current student loans.  A generous health savings account type program is also available providing up to $6000 for health costs not covered by insurance.  

The Board of Trustees of the Charlevoix County Community Foundation seek applications from qualified candidates for the position of Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for all accounting/financial functions of the Community Foundation. Candidates must possess outstanding accounting, written and verbal communication skills and be of the highest ethical character. Candidates with 3-5 years of relevant professional experiences will be preferred.

The position offers an attractive compensation and benefit package and a flexible, collaborative, work environment. Please submit a cover letter and resume, including references, via email to Chip Hansen, President, Charlevoix County Community Foundation, at chansen@c3f.org. The deadline for application is 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021.

Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities is seeking a fundraising professional with experience in all facets of fundraising, from soliciting and stewarding foundation, donor, and corporate relationships; to conducting donor research; to supporting the coordination of a development department. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to understanding Groundwork’s mission and programs, a collegial spirit to collaborate with a team of over twenty colleagues, and a proven ability to prospect new relationships with community members. The Development Specialist will also need the experience and skills necessary to work in a team setting to help drive forward Groundwork’s annual giving program. Groundwork is growing both its size and impact by scaling up our work to create local, state, and regional solutions in food, energy, mobility, and health. Being a team player who can demonstrate both an innovative spirit and a can-do attitude is critical to success in this job. The position is full time, year round, and will report to the Director of Development.

Groundwork is seeking a Digital Engagement Manager to manage our web and digital communications platforms and elevate Groundwork’s advocacy voice in Michigan.

The ideal candidate must have a strong passion for community resilience; well-developed instincts for creating content for common web, social, and marketing software, and for platforms like WordPress, Mailchimp and Nationbuilder; a proven ability to manage various communications needs for multi-faceted program campaigns; outstanding writing skills; and the ability to manage relationships with photo, video, and graphic design vendors as needed. We also need a candidate who will bring passion to the work on a daily basis.

This position is full time, year round, and will report to the Communications Director.

The Program Officer will report administratively to the President and work closely with the Foundation’s Vice President, other Program Officers, and the Operations/Grants Manager. The Program Officer is accountable to the Vice President of Programs in administering the Foundation’s Great Lakes grants program including cultivating new grants; preparing recommendations for the board; monitoring existing grants; keeping abreast of knowledge in the field through research, seminars, meetings with experts and community leaders; developing and maintaining community relations. This is a unique role that requires a blend of technical and soft skills.

The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation is looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant. This position will handle the administrative operations of the Community Foundation. As the initial point of contact for community members, donors and grant partners, this position requires a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills; exceptional attention to detail; written and verbal communication skills; as well as time management and organizational skills. Knowledge of or experience in the nonprofit sector is a plus. Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2021.

Therapist - seeking therapist to make a positive difference in our area by joining our trauma-informed team committed to equality, justice and the well-being of women, children and families. MSW and licensure preferred. Full-time position with benefits at well-respected nonprofit providing quality programs and services in five northern Michigan counties. Apply with letter and resume to Angie Linsenman, Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan, 423 Porter Street, Petoskey, MI 49770. EOE

The Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center (TBCAC) seeks a full-time masters-level Therapist to join its intervention team in responding to child victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and violence. The TBCAC adopts a multi-generational treatment perspective, making family therapy and caregiver support an integral component of its therapeutic approach. This position will help structure and lead the development of clinical programming, services and trauma-informed care for child victims of abuse and non-offending family members. All counseling and therapy services and support are offered to TBCAC clients free of charge, without barriers of insurance coverage. Experience with child, adolescent, and adult therapy is required, as is the ability to provide services via in-person consultations and/or tele-health sessions. This position reports directly to the TBCAC Program Director and is eligible for health insurance, participation in a simple IRA, paid holidays and earned time-off.

The TART Trails team is seeking a dynamic, hardworking and enthusiastic individual passionate about trails, recreation and active transportation to join our team as a spring and summer intern. This internship will focus on communications, outreach, marketing, events, and special projects.
April 2021 – August 2021. The deadline to apply is 5pm on Friday, March 5.

With the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) preparing for retirement, Rotary Charities seeks a dynamic, skilled leader who can inspire, connect and mobilize others, foster a positive, productive workplace culture, and keep our organization strong, nimble and visionary. Strategic astuteness, a drive for collaboration, inspiring personal presence, natural optimism, humility, good listening skills, and a sense of humor are important personal attributes in this role. Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2021.

Put your passion for communications and the environment to work! Are you a tech-savvy writer and storyteller, visually creative, and familiar with digital and print media best practices? Do you have experience meeting editorial deadlines and creating newsletter, social media and web content? Then, please send your cover letter, resume, three writing samples, three references and salary requirements to searchcommittee@leelanauconservancy.org. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field, 2 years of related experience

Inland Seas Education Association is seeking someone to fill the position of Ship Cook aboard the schooner Inland Seas from mid-June to early-September. This person will be responsible for preparing all meals for crew during away-port programs.

Please send your resume to isea@schoolship.org to apply.

Goodwill Northern Michigan seeks a Philanthropic Gifts and Communications Officer to design and implement multiple projects and activities in the areas of communications and fund development, resulting in increased financial resources and community support for the organization, positive community understanding of the organization's purpose and mission, and well informed, positively influenced and motivated donors, employees, and volunteers.
The work of the Philanthropic Gifts and Communications Officer spans the areas of fund development and communications and marketing. Works remotely during pandemic.

Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills; orientation toward detail and ability to follow up with accuracy and precision; and top-notch conceptual, analytical, and organizational skills. Advanced Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and data management skills required. Experience working for a health & human services or community-based organization a plus.

Salary in the $50K range, depending on experience