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39 Career Opportunities at Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency


Come join our team of “Baby Brain Builders”.

NMCAA Program Philosophy- “We believe that children need strong families in order
to develop into mature adults who are productive members of society.
Our goal is to nurture families. We will seek whatever support is available and
advocate for what is needed to enable the children in each family to be successful in school.”

We are seeking a Teacher for our NMCAA Early Head Start infant and toddler classroom at
Traverse City High School
.

Must have at least a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (Infant Toddler preferred).
Paid time-off during the school year, work from home on snow days, insurance, summers off,
and continuing education support.

40 hours per week, school year schedule. $20.40 - $21.64 per hour.

EOE.

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Human Resources Director – Traverse City Logans Admin Annex

The Human Resources Director leads the HR team in all human employment matters
to ensure a strong organizational culture that complies with all federal & state
regulations and agency policy.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in human resources or related field.

HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and/or SHRM Senior Certified.

Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification preferred.

Five years’ experience in administration and human resources field.

40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. $34.79 per hour.

EOE.

To apply click on the job title above


NMCAA Substitute - NMCAA Preschool - Mesick

Do you like summers off? How about working during the school day?

Do you dream of promoting a culture of support and empowerment by

teaching and leading our community's youth, while encompassing the whole family?

We proudly promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families. If this sounds interesting to YOU, please inquire about joining our team! Hours and number of weeks per year will vary. $13.73 per hour depending on credentials. EOE.  

To apply for this position click on the job description above


Tax and Financial Management Services Intake Specialist – Traverse City

Help low-moderate income families, seniors, veterans, and persons

living with disabilities get the tax refunds and credits they deserve

for FREE! Undergo on-site IRS training and make a big difference in

your community by providing clerical support, scheduling, and

client assistance to support the VITA Free Tax Preparation Program.

This position also assists in connecting tax clients with additional

financial services programs within NMCAA such as financial

education, workshops, online classes about IDAs, saving, asset

building and improving financial wellness.

Some college, but not required. Associates or above preferred.

Position appointment is temporary seasonal December-February at 40 hours per week.

$17.88 - $18.08 per hour. EOE.

To Apply click on job title above


Come join NMCAA and make a difference for the future in our community today!

The Collaborative Center Services Coordinator (CCSC) works directly with classroom
staff and center directors at childcare centers throughout the region to strengthen
practice with young children and families in alignment with the Office of Head Start standards.
Year-round position, mix of in-person and remote work, health, vision, and dental insurance,
mileage reimbursement, paid holidays, accrued vacation time up to 3 weeks, accrued
sick/personal time up to 2 weeks, and professional development opportunities.
EOE 40 hours per week. $ 22.65-$23.28 BA/BS in ECE/CD or related field.

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HUD Certified Budget & Housing Coach - Petoskey

To strengthen NMCAA communities by empowering people to improve
the quality of their lives through client advocacy, casework and education
as well as Financial Management Services public relations.

BA or BS in human services field, accounting, business or equivalent.

High School diploma with minimum 5 years work experience in related field.

Experience working with low income or at-risk individuals,

Previous experience working for a nonprofit organization, social service entity,
financial/mortgage institution, or in education.

40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. $21.50 per hour.

EOE.

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NMCAA Preschool Hannah – Classroom Aide
To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other
services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience working in a team environment.

29 hours per week, 34 weeks per year. $14.05 -15.13 per hour.

EOE.

To Apply for this job click on the job title above


NMCAA Meals On Wheels – Meal Transporter – Leelanau County

To provide home delivered meals to Meals on Wheels seniors, brief companionship, and safety checks,

and Congregate meals, if applicable, to luncheon sites with positive client interaction.

A high school diploma or equivalent preferred, no experience necessary.

5-10 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. $11.19 per hour.

EOE.

To apply for this position click on job title above


NMCAA Preschool Boyne - Assistant Teacher

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and
other services to enrolled children and families.

Qualifications start with a CDA, support provided to further education if needed.

36 hours per week, 41 weeks per year, $15.13 - $17.02 per hour.

EOE.

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NMCAA Tax Coordinator – Traverse City, Cadillac, or Petoskey

To support free tax preparation service for the underserved in NMCAA’s
communities by supervising and coordinating the seasonal volunteer
tax preparation program, leading Northwest Michigan Tax Coalition, and
helping promote Earned Income Tax, Home Heating, and Property Tax
credits for low to moderate income customers.

BS/BA or equivalent work experience.

5 years’ previous experience.

40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. $22.18 per hour.

EOE. 

To Apply click on Job Title above


NMCAA Tax Coordinator Assistant – Traverse City, Cadillac, or Petoskey

To support free tax preparation service for the underserved in NMCAA’s
communities by assisting the lead Tax Coordinator in the seasonal
volunteer tax preparation program, leading Northwest Michigan Tax
Coalition, and helping promote Earned Income Tax, Home Heating, and
Property Tax credits for low to moderate income customers.
BS/BA or equivalent work experience.
1-3 years’ previous experience in team management preferred.
Position appointment December- April, 40hrs/week. $20.66 per hour.
EOE.

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Help low-moderate income families, seniors, veterans, and persons living with disabilities get the tax refunds and credits they deserve for FREE in our year-round community program! Undergo on-site IRS training and make a big difference in your community by preparing tax returns in support of the IRS certified VITA/TCE NMCAA Free Tax Program and connecting taxpayers with other valuable community services and programs.
Some college preferred, but not required. Associates or above preferred in Business, Finance, or Human Services Field.

Prior experience with tax preparation, accounting, or other finance-related fields. Familiarity with TaxSlayer return preparation software is ideal. Familiarity with Microsoft offices suites and Outlook. Full time, year round. $19.57 per hour.

EOE.

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Substitute Receptionist – Petoskey Office

In the absence of or in coordination with the full-time receptionist, provide customer service to all clients, staff, and vendors

by answering the phone and welcoming visitors to the Agency.

A high school education or equivalent.

No experience necessary. One to two years’ experience in an office, receptionist, or customer service setting is preferred.

Hours per week and weeks per year vary. $16.00 per hour.

EOE

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Come PLAY on our team!!
Paid time-off during the school year, wellness activities,
flexible hours on some Fridays, work from home on snow days,
insurance, summers off, and continuing education support
.

NMCAA Preschool Charlevoix – Assistant Teacher
To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and
other services to enrolled children and families.

Qualifications start with a CDA, support provided to further education if needed.

36 hours per week, 41 weeks per year. $15.13 - $ $17.02

EOE

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Housing Based Case Manager - Traverse City Office - Part Time

The Housing Based Case Manager will work in partnership with the Northwest Coalition to End Homelessness to administer Homeless Prevention programming offered through NMCAA. The Housing Based Case Manager will act as a leader in the community advocating for an end to homelessness.

BA/BS in psychology, social work, human services, or related field preferred.

A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience preferred.

Full time, year round. $19.57 - $19.77 per hour.

EOE

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NMCAA Preschool Mesick Substitute


Purpose:

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and
other services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience working in a team environment.

Hours per week and weeks per year vary. $14.05 – 15.13 per hour.

EOE. To apply click on Job Title above


NMCAA Preschool Substitute - Mill Creek Williamsburg, MI


Purpose:

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and
other services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience working in a team environment.

Hours per week and weeks per year vary. $14.05 – 15.13 per hour.

EOE. To apply click on Job Title above


NMCAA Preschool Houghton Lake – Lead Teacher
To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive

development of children through the provision of educational, health,

nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families.

Have at least an associate or bachelor’s degree in child

development or early childhood education.

Experience working in a team environment.

40 hours per week, 37 weeks per year. $21.10 - $22.32 per hour.

EOE. 

For details and to apply click on Job Title above


NMCAA Preschool Discovery Substitute


Purpose:

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and
other services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience working in a team environment.

Hours per week and weeks per year vary. $14.05 – 15.13 per hour.

EOE. To apply click on Job Title above


NMCAA Preschool Substitute - Manton GSRP

Purpose:

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and
other services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience working in a team environment.

Hours per week and weeks per year vary. $14.05 – 15.13 per hour.

EOE. To apply click on Job Title above


NMCAA Preschool – Substitutes

Purpose:
To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families.


NMCAA Preschool – Substitutes

Purpose:

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and
other services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience working in a team environment.

Hours per week and weeks per year vary. $14.05 – 15.13 per hour.

EOE. To apply click on Job Title above


NMCAA Preschool – Substitutes

Purpose:

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and
other services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience working in a team environment.

Hours per week and weeks per year vary. $14.05 – 15.13 per hour.

EOE. To apply click on Job Title above


NMCAA Preschool Petoskey Substitutes


Purpose:

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and
other services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience working in a team environment.

Hours per week and weeks per year vary. $14.05 – 15.13 per hour.

EOE. To apply click on Job Title above


NMCAA Preschool Ottawa Substitutes


Purpose:

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and
other services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience working in a team environment.

Hours per week and weeks per year vary. $14.05 – 15.13 per hour.

EOE. To apply click on Job Title above


NMCAA Preschool Petoskey Substitutes


Purpose:

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and
other services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience working in a team environment.

Hours per week and weeks per year vary. $14.05 – 15.13 per hour.

EOE. To apply click on Job Title above


Substitute - NMCAA Preschool - Mancelona Head Start

Do you dream of promoting a culture of support and empowerment by

teaching and leading our community's youth, while encompassing the whole family?

We proudly promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families. If this sounds interesting to YOU, please inquire about joining our team! Hours and number of weeks per year will vary. $14.05 per hour depending on credentials. EOE. 

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Substitute - NMCAA Preschool - Cadillac North St.


Do you like summers off? How about working during the school day?

Do you dream of promoting a culture of support and empowerment by

teaching and leading our community's youth, while encompassing the whole family?

We proudly promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families. If this sounds interesting to YOU, please inquire about joining our team! Hours and number of weeks per year will vary. $14.05 per hour depending on credentials. EOE. 

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Substitute - NMCAA Preschool - Traverse Heights

Do you like summers off? How about working during the school day?

Do you dream of promoting a culture of support and empowerment by

teaching and leading our community's youth, while encompassing the whole family?

We proudly promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families. If this sounds interesting to YOU, please inquire about joining our team! Hours and number of weeks per year will vary. $14.05 per hour depending on credentials. EOE. 

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Substitute - NMCAA Preschool - Chums Plaza Traverse City

Do you like summers off? How about working during the school day?

Do you dream of promoting a culture of support and empowerment by

teaching and leading our community's youth, while encompassing the whole family?

We proudly promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families. If this sounds interesting to YOU, please inquire about joining our team! Hours and number of weeks per year will vary. $14.05 per hour depending on credentials. EOE. 

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Substitute - NMCAA Preschool - Kalkaska Head Start 

Do you dream of promoting a culture of support and empowerment by

teaching and leading our community's youth, while encompassing the whole family?

We proudly promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families. If this sounds interesting to YOU, please inquire about joining our team! Hours and number of weeks per year will vary. $14.05 per hour depending on credentials. EOE. 

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NMCAA Preschool – Missaukee is seeking a Substitute

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and
other services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience working in a team environment.

Hours per week and weeks per year vary. $14.05 per hour.

EOE.

To apply click on job title above.


NMCAA Preschool - Roscommon Teacher

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive

development of children through the provision of educational, health,

nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families.

Have at least an associate or bachelor’s degree in child

development or early childhood education.

Experience working in a team environment.

40 hours per week, 44 weeks per year. $21.10 - $22.32 per hour.

EOE.  

To apply click on job title above.


 

Come PLAY on our team!!
Paid time-off during the school year, wellness activities, flexible hours on some Fridays,

work from home on snow days, insurance, summers off, and continuing education support.
We are seeking a Preschool Teacher and Assistant Teacher ?at Blair (Traverse City).

NMCAA Preschool - Chum's Plaza Teacher

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive

development of children through the provision of educational, health,

nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families.

Have at least an associate or bachelor’s degree in child

development or early childhood education.

Experience working in a team environment.

40 hours per week, 42 weeks per year. $21.10 $22.32 per hour.

EOE

To apply click on job title above.


NMCAA Preschool East Jordan is seeking a Classroom Aide

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other
services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience working in a team environment.

29 hours per week, 37 weeks per year. $14.05 - $15.13 per hour.

EOE. Open until filled.

To Apply click on Job title above


NMCAA Preschools Roscommon and Houghton Lake are seeking a Substitute.

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other
services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience working in a team environment.

Hours as needed, summers off. $14.05 per hour.

EOE.

To apply click on Job Title above


NMCAA Preschool Houghton Lake is seeking a Substitute.

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other
services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience working in a team environment.

Hours as needed, summers off. $14.05 per hour.

EOE.

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NMCAA Preschool – Substitutes

Purpose:
To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families.

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$14.05


NMCAA Substitute - NMCAA Preschool - Mesick

Do you like summers off? How about working during the school day?

Do you dream of promoting a culture of support and empowerment by

teaching and leading our community's youth, while encompassing the whole family?

We proudly promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families. If this sounds interesting to YOU, please inquire about joining our team! Hours and number of weeks per year will vary. $13.73 per hour depending on credentials. EOE. For details visit www.nmcaa.net