Job Details

NEW POSTING – Employment Specialist

February 13, 2025

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 network. Our three American Job Centers in Charlotte, Lansing and St. Johns provide mid-Michigan employers and career seekers with the best resources to fulfill their employment needs.

As our Employment Specialist, 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 at least one year of experience in business, human resources, case management, career/workforce development, or other area of social science. Bilingual preferred (any languages). Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) Certification is preferred. Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and/or Google applications, databases, and websites is required.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides customer service to visitors, employers, and job seekers via telephone and in person.
• Assists job seekers and employers 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.
• Operates the Reemployment program for Ingham County.
• Navigates federal and state databases.
• Creates the monthly workshops calendar for the Ingham American Job Center, as applicable.
• Keeps events on the Camw.org calendar up to date.
• Schedules and reserves rooms for individuals using the Service Center.
• Other duties as assigned.