JMG Specialist

JMG Specialist

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Northwest Michigan Works! is looking to expand their Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates
(JMG) program in Charlevoix and Emmet counties. NMW is seeking to hire five
professional JMG Specialists that will work throughout the Charlevoix-Emmet ISD
districts. Your role will entail interacting, coaching, and mentoring a diverse population
of high school students. You will be helping students overcome multiple barriers on their
way to graduating high school and becoming productive individuals.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and creative professional. Making a difference in our student’s lives and in our community will be your reward.

JMG’s mission is to equip young people to overcome barriers and win at education, employment and as citizens. We envision a world where every young person is educated, employed and career bound.

If that mission excites you and you want to make a difference in young people’s lives, we have a full time opportunity for you! As staff of Northwest Michigan Works! your role will be to work in school settings to provide employment readiness for those students enrolled in the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program. You will be part of the Char/Em Intermediate School District team and visit multiple schools to provide important services.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Provide classroom instruction for employability skills and leadership development
Organize college and talent tours
Attend leadership events with students in the Char-Em area as well as Lansing
Assist students with in-depth career assessment and work readiness activities
Facilitate community service projects with students
Liaison between Northwest Michigan Works! and Char/Em Intermediate School District
Working knowledge of Career Technical Education
Assist students in developing post-secondary education plans and career pathways
Develop and coordinate youth Employment opportunities

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Education, Social Work or related field preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Database entry and case management experience
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Ability to lead, coach and mentor in a positive in a positive manner
Must be capable of developing and maintaining relationships with partner educators, local businesses, and all other applicable partners.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and insurable to drive agency vehicles

Compensation:

This is a full time salaried position paying $41,200 per year. The employee is entitled to the Northwest Michigan Works! fringe benefits package that includes: comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance with employer paid premiums; life insurance; employer paid deferred compensation retirement package; paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.

Please send resume and cover letter to Crustal Guinan at:

cristal.guinan@networksnorthwest.org

Submission deadline is Tuesday, December 20th.

Company Name

Northwest Michigan Works!

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