Employment Specialist Assistant

Capital Area Michigan Works!

Posted: June 5, 2025

NEW POSTING – Employment Specialist Assistant (Part-time to 28 hours/week)

Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!) provides a network of resources for employers and career seekers. We partner with businesses to develop recruiting and retention strategies, and we partner with job seekers to enhance education and career opportunities.

Capital Area Michigan Works! is a proud partner of the American Job Center (AJC) network. Our AJC provides mid-Michigan employers and career seekers with the best resources to fulfill their employment needs.

As our Employment Specialist Assistant, you will help job seekers develop effective job search strategies so that they can obtain employment.

The ideal candidate is required to have a High School diploma or equivalent with some experience in business, human resources, case management, career/workforce development, or other areas of social science. Bilingual preferred (any languages). Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and/or Google applications, databases, and websites is preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides customer service to visitors and job seekers in person.


• Assists job seekers to effectively use the Pure Michigan Talent Connect website, including troubleshooting, problem solving, and computer problems, and assisting customers with resumes, cover letters, and job search strategies.


• Registers job seekers for unemployment.


• Navigates federal and state databases.


• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

CAMW! offers a competitive salary with an excellent retirement plan.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical activity that requires movement through the resource room to assist job seekers.


• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.


• Physical activity that sometimes requires lifting up to 10 lbs.


• Physical activity that sometimes requires travel by car, train, and/or air.


• Physical activity that sometimes requires bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and/or twisting.


• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.


• Must hear and speak English well enough to effectively conduct business over the telephone, computer, or face-to-face.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPECTATIONS

This position requires working indoors most of the time, with some occasional travel outdoors for agency events and meetings. The typical workweek for a part-time employee is up to 28 hours per week, with some occasional weekend work during specific times of the year, as well as longer hours when deadlines warrant. This position requires fast-paced work, which can be stressful at times.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us directly. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center/TTY Callers Use 711 or (844) 578-6563.

Capital Area Michigan Works! is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.