Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant work experience in workforce development or employment field required. Five years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain confidentiality. Must be able to foster a strong team environment. Must have reliable transportation for work related travel.
About Michigan Works! Southwest
Michigan Works! Southwest is building local prosperity one great job at a time. We see opportunities when we build connections between job seekers looking to grow their careers and employers seeking quality candidates with the job skills needed. We look at the big picture, watching employment trends and working with our community partners to make sure connections are made between employers, educators, trainers, and employees.
We’re plugged into the specific opportunities in each of the four counties we serve; Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph. As local community members, we have a deep understanding of existing and growing industries, training and education opportunities, and the current status of our workforce. We integrate services across agencies and programs for maximum impact on our service area.
All applicants and participants of the Michigan Works! Southwest Workforce Development Programs will be provided equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from all programs, activities, and services without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, arrest record, or political affiliation or belief, or citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or other non-merit factors.
About the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Since 1932, the Upjohn Institute has functioned as one of the world’s leading independent, non-partisan, and non-profit labor economics research organizations, seeking to research the causes and effects of unemployment and to devise ways and means of alleviating hardships caused by unemployment. The Institute also houses the administrative arm of the local workforce development programs.
The Upjohn Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, is committed to affirmative action steps to help achieve a goal of equality in the treatment of employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age height, weight, national origin, veteran or disability status in hiring, promotion training and development, compensation, transfer, termination, disciplinary action, and all other personnel actions and Institute related functions and activities.
The Institute offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package.