Special Projects Liaison

Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!) 
Lansing, Michigan | Full-Time | Non-Exempt | On-Site Position w/ periodic flexibility to work from home

At Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!), we believe strong communities start with strong connections between employers and talent. CAMW! is a workforce development organization serving Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, partnering with businesses to develop recruiting and retention strategies while helping job seekers access education, training, and career opportunities.  

Capital Area Michigan Works! is seeking a Special Projects Liaison to help develop, launch, and manage grant-funded initiatives that support workforce development efforts across our region. The Special Projects Liaison works across a variety of grant-funded initiatives, helping to develop proposals, coordinate partnerships, track outcomes, and support innovative projects that advance CAMW!'s mission. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys collaborating with partners, managing multiple priorities, and finding innovative ways to bring new programs and opportunities to life.

Are you passionate about creating new opportunities through workforce development programs? We'd love for you to apply!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Special Projects Liaison has primary responsibilities for the operation of special grant projects, including but not limited to, those through the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA), which serves as the fiscal entity for the Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN), as well as specific state and locally funded grant programs that CAMW! administers. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads grant writing and implementation for special programs and proposals. 
• Supports Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, including identifying special projects program sub-recipients, as needed.
• Leads writing of required local policy plans and policies for special grant projects.
• Assists in contract writing for special project programs, as needed.
• Facilitates program design with CAMW! leadership and sub-recipients, as needed.  
• Coordinates with the CAMW! Business Services Team for outreach and identification of potential employer partners, as well as training providers, to ensure that special grant project outcomes are achieved.
• Identifies target populations for education, employment, and training as required under the special grant projects.
• Organizes tracking and reporting of performance and service outcomes for each special project.
• Compiles grant reports demonstrating grant progress and performance metrics adherence.
• Attends and represents CAMW! at executive leadership meetings regarding special grant projects.

What We're Looking For 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or at least two-four years of work experience in human resources, business, education, psychology, or related social science area is required.
• Work experience with workforce development program experience is preferred.                                         
• Business Solutions Professional (BSP) Certification is preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and, PowerPoint) and/or Google applications, databases, and websites is required. 
• Experience using Salesforce.com is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or government regulations.
• Ability to write grants, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals/policy.
• Working knowledge of workforce development programs and resources.  
• Excellent outreach, relationship-building, and networking skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and work with diverse populations. 
• Ability to adapt to workload fluctuations and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong personal accountability and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to engage productively in conflicts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
• Physical activity that sometimes requires: lifting up to 10 lbs; travel by car, train and/or air; 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, write, 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 is eight (8) hour workdays, five (5) days per week with some occasional weekend work during specific times of the year, as well as longer hours when deadlines warrant. 

Why Join CAMW!? 

When you join Capital Area Michigan Works!, you become part of a mission-driven team dedicated to strengthening the workforce and supporting economic growth throughout Mid-Michigan. Our work directly impacts employers, job seekers, students, and community partners across the region.  

Benefits 

In addition to meaningful work that impacts individuals, employers, and communities across Mid-Michigan, CAMW! offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Benefits include:

• Employee Money Purchase Pension Plan at 25% of employee’s gross salary
• Health & Vision Insurance (90% employer-covered)
• Dental Insurance (100% employer-covered)
• Life & Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Optional deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• Optional supplemental insurance plans available through Aflac
• 19 PTO days per calendar year (accrued)
• 13 company-paid holidays per calendar year 
• 1 Floating Holiday per calendar year 

Apply Today 

If you enjoy helping others and making an impact in the community in a customer-focused environment, we encourage you to apply!

Capital Area Michigan Works! is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.