Employment Opportunities
Current Job Openings:
Job Title: Executive Director
1 position for Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties
Wage commensurate with education and experience.
Full-time Position
The Executive Director reports directly to the Agency’s Governing Board and is responsible for the overall administration, management, and direction of Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency. The Executive Director oversees Agency programs, personnel, finances, grants, and operations to ensure services meet community needs and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and funding requirements. The position promotes accountability, sound financial management, and achievement of the Agency’s mission to reduce and alleviate poverty. The Executive Director employs and organizes staff and resources to carry out programs which will achieve this goal. Working under the policies and priorities established by the Governing Board, the Executive Director must lead the way in establishing community support of CAA objectives, promoting institutional change when needed, maintaining the internal and external integrity of the Agency and achieving a proper accountability in all program areas.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree is required, along with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in management, administration, program development, or supervision of publicly or privately funded programs. Demonstrated leadership, budgeting, personnel management, and communication skills are required. Full benefits are provided in accordance with Agency Personnel Policies. A criminal background check is required. Submit a letter of interest, resume and two professional letters of reference to: Executive Director, GOCAA, 100 S. Mill Street, Bessemer, MI 49911. Applications accepted until the position is filled. The agency reserves the right to accept or reject any and all applications. Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: MHP Snow Shoveling Workers - Gogebic County – 2 positions (1 in Ironwood, 1 in Bessemer/Wakefield/Ramsay)
Ontonagon County – 2 positions (1 in South Ontonagon, 1 in North Ontonagon)
Compensation dependent upon path length; mileage paid at $0.76/mile, Non-Exempt; Employee-at-Will
Must have dependable vehicle, and a valid driver’s license. Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills, be a team player, able to understand directions and follow through with them with minimal supervision, be physically capable of performing tasks, willing to perform tasks regardless of perceived degree of importance. Must also have organizational skills, and must be able to work in inclement weather. High school graduate or equivalent; minimum 18 years of age. Criminal background check is required. Hours vary per week, depending on snow fall. Must work any day there are three or more inches of snow, including weekends and holidays. Call (906) 667-0283, ext. 11 for more information. Send application, and references to: “MHP Snow Shoveling”, Gogebic/Ontonagon CAA, 100 S. Mill Street, Bessemer, MI 49911. PLEASE specify the county/area you wish to work in. Applications accepted until positions filled. The agency reserves the right to accept or reject any and all applications. Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Meal Transport Driver - 1 part-time position in Gogebic County – Bessemer, MI -Non-exempt, Employee-at-will
Tuesday and Thursday 1.5 to 2 hours per day – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Starting wage $14.48 per hour, plus mileage ($0.725/mile)
Deliver coolers full of meals from the Bessemer Mill Street Garden to the Senior Center in Ewen. Ability to understand directions and follow through with them with minimal supervision. Physical ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license and current proof of insurance. Attendance is an essential function of the job. Background check is required. Education: High school graduate or equivalent; minimum 18 years of age.
Apply to: “Meal Transport Driver” Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency, 100 S. Mill Street, Bessemer, MI 49911. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information, call (906) 667-0283, Ext. 24. The agency reserves the right to accept or reject any and all applications. Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: In-Home Worker (2 positions Bessemer, MI)
Non-Exempt. Employee-at-will.
Starting wage $14.90/hr. plus $3.40/hr. premium pay, and mileage ($0.725/mile). May work 15-20 hours/week.
Part-time position availablein the senior programs department. Duties include light housekeeping and personal/respite care services for the elderly. Ability to understand directions and follow through with them with minimal supervision. Previous experience desired. Scheduling is very flexible. No weekends or evenings. Background check is required. Must have a valid driver’s license and have dependable transportation with current proof of insurance. Physical ability to do light to medium work, move light furniture, etc. Education: High school graduate or equivalent (GED or working towards). Minimum 18 years of age.
For more information call 906-667-0283 ext. 24. Apply to Senior Programs Director, GOCAA, 100 S. Mill Street, Bessemer, MI 49911. Applications will be taken until position filled. The agency reserves the right to accept or reject any and all application. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title: SUB Site Manager ( 1 position Ewen, MI)
Non-Exempt, Employee-at-will. Starting wage $14.08/hr.
Work 3.5 to 4 hours per day, (10:00-1:30) Tuesday and Thursday
The Site Manager will manage the senior nutrition site, ensuring compliance with laws, rules, regulations and policies. Must be neat, organized, resourceful and innovative, detail oriented, a team player and capable of independent work. Will directly supervise dining room staff and coordinate with head cook/central kitchen and kitchen staff. Takes meal reservations, counts donation money and maintain records and submit reports. Assigns and trains volunteers in food servicing and cleanup. Supervises home delivered meal driver and home delivered meal route. Completes assessments for home delivered meal clients; additional time may be needed for completion. Must be willing to learn Federal rules and regulations. Background check is required. High school graduate or equivalent, 18 years of age minimum.
Apply to: “Site Manager - Ontonagon,” Gogebic-Ontonagon CAA, 100 S. Mill Street, Bessemer, MI 49911. The agency reserves the right to accept or reject any and all applications. Applications accepted until position filled. E.O.E.