Career & Education Director

Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!) 
Lansing, Michigan | Full-Time | Non-Exempt | On-Site Position w/ periodic flexibility to work from home

At Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!), we believe strong communities start with strong connections between employers and talent. CAMW! is a workforce development organization serving Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, partnering with businesses to develop recruiting and retention strategies while helping job seekers access education, training, and career opportunities.  

In this role, you'll help ensure students, educators, employers, and workforce partners are aligned around career pathways that prepare individuals for in-demand careers and support the region's workforce needs.

Essential Responsibilities 

• Coordinates resources and events with educators, employers, and community partners.


• Participates in and coordinates CAMW! staff engagement in Individual Employment Strategy (IEP) meetings with K-12 partners, as needed.


• Participates in CAMW! projects connected to K-16 grants.


• Engages with K-12 educational partners in classrooms, as needed, to represent workforce development connection. 


• Plans and coordinates events.


• Leads and facilitates multiple committees.


• Engages members and manages relationships.


• Maintains content on website.


• Writes required monthly and annual reports.


• Develops a sustainable funding structure for applicable initiatives.


• Coordinates and implements strategies related to career pathway and awareness events. 


• Travels to events to meet and network with educators and community partners.

What We're Looking For 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or at least two-four years of work experience in human resources, business, education, psychology, or related social science area is required.


• Experience in fundraising and/or grant writing is preferred.                                                                                   


• Business Solutions Professional (BSP) Certification is preferred.


• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and, PowerPoint) and/or Google applications, databases, and websites is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Commitment to the organization’s vision and values.


• Excellent outreach, relationship-building, and networking skills.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Working knowledge of workforce development programs and resources.  


• Ability to effectively facilitate groups and committees working toward a common goal.


• Excellent presentation skills.


• Ability to plan and implement fundraising and fund development strategies.


• Strong proficiency in Google and Microsoft Suite.


• Ability to effectively utilize web content management software.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.


• Deadline driven with excellent time management ability.


• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Why Join CAMW!? 

When you join Capital Area Michigan Works!, you become part of a mission-driven team dedicated to strengthening the workforce and supporting economic growth throughout Mid-Michigan. Our work directly impacts employers, job seekers, students, and community partners across the region.  

Benefits 

In addition to meaningful work that impacts individuals, employers, and communities across Mid-Michigan, CAMW! offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Benefits include health insurance, retirement savings opportunities, generous paid time off, paid holidays, professional development opportunities, and additional programs that support employee wellness and success. 

Apply Today 

If you're passionate about workforce development, education, community engagement, and creating opportunities that positively impact future generations, we'd love to hear from you.

Capital Area Michigan Works! is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.