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Worship Leader in Michigan (Kentwood, MI)
LifeTrak Community Church - Kentwood Guest Worship Leader Description: The Worship Leader will be responsible for creating an atmosphere in which people worship (ascribe worth) to God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Scope: Lead the Praise Team and the congregation Provide spiritual leadership in practice sessions & live performance ** (lead in prayer and share each week some aspect of worshiping God with our team) Provide praise and worship music for all services Core value: Excellence – Requirements: Reports to Senior Pastor Degree preferred Evidence of Christian growth & consistent in disciplines of prayer, bible reading, sharing faith. Strong vocalist – needed. Keyboard skills and or guitar skills Music leadership skills Excellent communication & relational skills Administrative and organizational skills Has a passion for and experience with contemporary worship style & blending traditional Compensation. Part-time Salary: $75 per week Contact by phone for appointment or send resume to: Clint Abbott, Senior Pastor LifeTrak Community Church 6729 Hanna Lake Road Caledonia, Mi 49316 Phone: 616-550-1067 E-mail: clint@lifetrakchurch.com Website: www.lifetrakchurch.com >
Program Specialist, RSS Employment (Fort Worth, TX)
Program Specialist, RSS Employment Job Title: Program Specialist, RSS Employment Job Type: Full-Time Location: Fort Worth, TX Job Description: Job Title: Program Specialist, RSS Employment Job Title of Supervisor: Senior Program Specialist, RSS Employment Effective Date: Immediately Work Location: Fort Worth, TX Status Categories: Part-time/Full-time General Function: To serve the RSS Employment Program in helping clients obtain self-sufficiency through finding and maintaining employment. To join and contribute to a team which is responsible for all aspects of Refugee employment. Specific Job Duties: · Maintaining regular communication with clients through client home visits, phone calls and office visits · Monitoring files to ensure all required documents are included and files are in compliance with RSS Employment Guidelines · Entering employment information in the Refugee Data Center weekly · Maintaining detailed and accurate case notes for all client interaction · Assist clients in developing letters of recommendation, resumes, and applications · Attend scheduled meetings and maintain regular office hours · Provide transportation to interviews, orientations, and employment for clients as needed · Assist clients with employment forms, drug screening tests, and securing state documentation · Attend weekly job class, and provide transportation to clients as needed · Work in conjunction with Employment Job Developer to foster new employer relationships and maintain current employer relationships · In conjunction with the Employment Job Developer, identify and contact prospective employers who might hire clients · Equip clients to conduct independent employment searches · Assist clients with job retention and upward mobility of employment, as needed · Refer clients to other programs and services as needed Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: · Committed to the mission, vision, and core values of World Relief required · Excellent people skills · Ability to work both independently and in a team setting · Comfortable in various cross-cultural settings · Demonstrates initiative and responsibility · Detail-oriented and organized · Ability to resolve problems and issues both promptly and efficiently · Competent in the use of Microsoft Office · Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing · Demonstrates flexibility to occasionally work outside of office hours if necessary · Ability to speak a refugee language would be beneficial, but is not required For World Relief staff strong commitment to the mission vision and values of World Relief is essential and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Legal Background in the United States World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. This means that we conduct hiring without regard to race color ancestry national origin citizenship age sex marital status parental status membership in any labor organization political ideology or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of World Relief as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff shares the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to and does hire only candidates who agree with World Relief’s Statement of Faith.” EOE/M/F/D/V.
Bilingual Intake and Administrative Coordinator (Chicago, IL)
Bilingual Intake and Administrative Coordinator Job Title: Bilingual Intake and Administrative Coordinator Job Type: Full-Time Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Title: Bilingual Intake & Administrative Coordinator Reports to : Executive Director, and is answerable to the Director of Immigrant Legal Services Status: Full time, 40 hours per week, with benefits. Organization Description: World Relief in Chicago, in partnership with local churches, assists with the resettlement of refugees through providing cultural adjustment and employment services, English Language Training, mental health services, and programs for children. WR-C also offers immigration-related legal services. Job Summary: This position functions to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the office, provision of a client friendly reception and telephone service, and administrative support for the Executive Director. The Bilingual Intake Coordinator ensures that World Relief Chicago operates smoothly and in an organized manner and that the scheduling of appointments for the Immigrant Legal Services Program (ILS) are done efficiently and in a professional and friendly manner. The position is the front line of client service and will supervise reception. Essential Job Duties: * Welcome visitors and clients and direct them to the appropriate department. This position is responsible for providing accurate information about the organization and its services. * Manage telephone system during business hours by checking main voice mailbox and forwarding messages, taking all incoming calls, and assisting callers with questions. * Coordinate and schedule client appointments over the phone and in person for first time Immigration Legal Services (ILS) Assessments and follow up appointments for already existent clients, make confirmation calls and assist new clients with intake forms and input information into the ILS database. Maintain ILS training Manual for the Front Desk up to date. . * Order office supplies from department request lists. * Responsible for distributing all outgoing and incoming mail and faxes; also responsible for updating Postage Log spread sheet and personal mail payments. * Accurately translate documents from Spanish to English as well as from English to Spanish. * Maintain staff lists and calendars including phone extension list, staff home contact list, labels for mailboxes and coordinate shared classroom/group space schedules. * Maintain phone systems, including work with vendor, order services, etc. * Manage, troubleshoot and order repairs/services for all office equipment to ensure efficient operations. * Act as liaison between the office staff and the Human Resources & Payroll Departments at WR Head Quarters as far as sending documentation, conducting background checks and general communication * Coordinate new hire procedures which includes providing general training and orientation to new staff members. * Compile and maintain office policy and procedure handbook. * Develop and document systems to track and monitor processes for above listed. * Provide administrative support for monthly all-staff meetings. * Manage computer maintenance list. * Actively serve as a member of the safety committee. * Coordinate updates and changes to WR-C website pages. * Performs special projects for office director as necessary. * Perform additional administrative and communication duties as assigned. Requirements * Support of World Relief’s values and mission statement. * High degree of fluency in both Spanish and English and cross-cultural experience necessary. * Demonstrated customer service experience, especially in dealing with volunteers, clients, donors and staff as well as demonstrating cultural sensitivity when dealing with both clients and staff. * Demonstrated office experience, including proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office programs, will train on WR specifics. * Flexibility, diplomacy, composure, and problem solving skills essential. * Self-directed with ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and to adjust priorities to meet deadlines. * Highly detail oriented, very organized, and able to follow projects through to their completion. * Good verbal and written communication skills for working with clients, staff and vendors.A minimum of a two-year college degree; four-year college degree. For World Relief staff, Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Legal Background in the United States World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. This means that we conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of World Relief as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs, so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with World Relief’s Statement of Faith.
Account Executive (Eagan, MN)
Account Executive Department: Sales/Marketing Location: Eagan, MN Contact Name: Nic Anderson Fax/Contact:
CAN - Cost Accountant Associate (Mechanicsville, VA)
Account Analyst Location: Mechanicsville, VA Job Id: 2490 # of Openings: 1 About the Job The Account Analyst assists both KeHE and the Retail Company's personnel with the compilation, processing and analysis of data as related to the sales and marketing of products for the Retail Company account. Position Accountabilities * Establish and maintain databases for promotions, price changes, cost changes, item maintenance, and other information regarding sales and marketing activities at the Retail Company account. * Analyze KeHE and Retail Company sales data to identify product movement activity. * Work with KeHE and Retail Company personnel to assure attainment of customer marketing objectives. * Coordinate implementation of merchandising activities, including but not limited to planograms, new items, ads, grand openings, and customer requests. * Establish effective relationships with key customer personnel. Basic Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge Required * High school diploma. * Microsoft Office experience preferred, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access a plus. * Pro Space and/or space management software experience a plus. * Ability and willingness to work in residence at the customer's headquarters. * Demonstrated proficiency with computer software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all organizational levels. * Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a variety of tasks simultaneously, including anticipating problems and taking appropriate preventive action to avoid crises whenever possible. * Demonstrated proficiency in attention to accuracy and detail. * Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively as part of a team. * Demonstrated ability to effectively identify long-term issues, develop and implement strategies to address these issues, and linking shorter-term activities to these strategies.
Job Development Coordinator (Fort Worth, TX)
Job Development Coordinator Job Title: Job Development Coordinator Job Type: Full-Time Location: Fort Worth, TX Job Description: Job Title: Job Development Coordinator Job Title of Supervisor: Program Manager Effective Date: Immediately Work Location: Fort Worth, TX Status Categories: Full-time General Function: Develop and maintain partnerships with companies for the purpose of helping refugees find employment Specific Job Duties: · Make connections between what the employer needs and the services you can provide and communicate those needs to the employment teams · The ability to make job placements with clients who are difficult to place because of lack of language, skills, bad attitude, etc. · Maintain and develop an open dialogue between the employer and World Relief for the purpose of making future placements with a company · Build a network of contacts that will help you do your job (i.e. staffing agencies, employers, etc.) · The ability to prepare for problems between the employee and the employer and take the appropriate action to resolve issues · Understand and know the “Refugees and Asylees Have the Right to Work” document and inform the employers of pertinent information · The ability to coordinate with the employment teams and inform them of where to submit applications for their clients · Maintain and update job class once a week for the purpose of preparing refugees for employment Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: · Committed to the mission, vision, and core values of World Relief required · Ability to communicate effectively with current and potential employment partners, whether in person or written · Competent in the use of Microsoft Office · Demonstrates initiative and responsibility · Ability to work both independently and in a team setting · Ability to resolve problems and issues both promptly and efficiently For World Relief staff strong commitment to the mission vision and values of World Relief is essential and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Legal Background in the United States World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. This means that we conduct hiring without regard to race color ancestry national origin citizenship age sex marital status parental status membership in any labor organization political ideology or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of World Relief as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff shares the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to and does hire only candidates who agree with World Relief’s Statement of Faith.” EOE/M/F/D/V.
Match Grant Program Specialist (Fort Worth, TX)
Match Grant Program Specialist Job Title: Match Grant Program Specialist Job Type: Part-Time Location: Fort Worth, TX Job Description: Job Title: Program Specialist, Match Grant Job Title of Supervisor: Program Manager, Match Grant Effective Date: Immediately Work Location: Fort Worth, TX Status Categories: Part-time (20 – 24 hours per week) General Function: To ensure that clients in the Match Grant Program receive comprehensive services leading to self-sufficiency Specific Job Duties: · Assist clients with applying for Food Stamps and Medicaid · Connect clients with local resources available to them for continued services such as ESL, WIC, and other assistance programs · Assist clients who are recently employed in maintaining services such as ESL, Vocational Training, Driver’s Training and any other services needed to better their future employment potential · Contact clients on a weekly basis to follow up with client needs · Instruct clients in best practices in budgeting and managing their finances · Prepare and maintains detailed case files, required forms, and accurately enter case notes in a timely manner. · Monitors and evaluates client progress towards client goals set in the service plan / employment service plan and adjusts plans as necessary with clients Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: · Committed to the mission, vision, and core values of World Relief required · Provide client services, in keeping with established policies, standards, and Match Grant requirements · Excellent people skills · Maintain records and reports · Cross-cultural experience and competency · Demonstrates initiative and responsibility · Detail-oriented and organized · Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing · Effectively manage stressful or crisis situations · Ability to speak a refugee language would be beneficial, but is not required · Refugee resettlement experience · Experience in a social service setting assisting people in need Experience Required: · Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services field or equivalent relevant experience · Competent in the use of Microsoft Office For World Relief staff strong commitment to the mission vision and values of World Relief is essential and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Legal Background in the United States World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. This means that we conduct hiring without regard to race color ancestry national origin citizenship age sex marital status parental status membership in any labor organization political ideology or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of World Relief as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff shares the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to and does hire only candidates who agree with World Relief’s Statement of Faith.” EOE/M/F/D/V.
Atlanta Office Director (Atlanta, GA)
Atlanta Office Director Job Title: Atlanta Office Director Job Type: Full-Time Location: Atlanta, GA Job Description: Job Title: Office Director (US) Department: US Ministries Reports To: Regional Director FLSA Category: Exempt Work Location: Atlanta Job Type: Full Time Duration: Ongoing Pay Type: Salary GENERAL FUNCTION: The Office Director is responsible for the overall operation and safety of the local office including the staff programs the physical building and equipment. SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES: Primary Duties: • Communicate to and lead staff in the mission vision values and strategic directions of World Relief • Seek out develop and engage in opportunities to raise private funds within the local area churches organizations businesses as well as individual donors • Engage in public relations activities and act as a spokesperson/advocate with local or state organizations regarding issues relevant to World Relief and its constituents (churches volunteers refugees and immigrants) Other Duties: • Set the spiritual tone and environment for the office encouraging prayer • Develop implement maintain and evaluate strategic programs that meet the needs of World Relief clients including the Refugee Resettlement Program in addition to other programs. • Maintain regular communication with the Regional Director through email phone calls and monthly reports • Ensure that staff are fully trained and given ongoing training opportunities (technical training as well as World Relief missional training) • Ensure there is coordination with corporate Marketing and Church Engagement departments regarding local fundraising • Oversee the development of the annual budget for the office and for each program ensuring that revenue from all sources (grants other fund raising and contributions) matches expenses • Monitor budgets for each grant or program area by working with support staff to ensure fiscal information is routinely analyzed and expenses are adjusted to revenue as needed to ensure fiscal integrity • Ensure that all reporting requirements internal and external are met in a timely manner • Keep abreast of changes in regulations codes forms and policy and procedures and ensure that staff are trained and current on such changes • Respond to corporate inquiries and ensure smooth communication between office program staff and national technical units KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES: • Strong personal Christian faith and a heart for serving the poor and needy • Commitment to the beliefs and values of World Relief • Undergraduate or graduate degree (graduate preferred) • 3 - 5 years experience managing multiple staffs/departments and budgets • Excellent interpersonal and management skills • Strong written and oral communication skills including ability to communicate well with evangelical churches • Ability to lead and inspire people and to create a unified team from the individual staff members • Experience in recruiting conducting interviews hiring and terminating personnel all in a highly professional manner • Experience in working with grants (preferred) • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Word and Excel and web-based interfaces such as SharePoint. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Extended periods of time working on computer reading from computer screen entering data through a computer and talking via telephone. Meeting with staff individually or in groups which may require standing/presenting. • Occasional domestic travel may be required WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • General office setting. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. For World Relief staff strong commitment to the mission vision and values of World Relief is essential and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Legal Background in the United States World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. This means that we conduct hiring without regard to race color ancestry national origin citizenship age sex marital status parental status membership in any labor organization political ideology or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of World Relief as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff shares the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to and does hire only candidates who agree with World Relief’s Statement of Faith.” EOE/M/F/D/V.
Employment Program Manager (Fort Worth, TX)
Employment Program Manager Job Title: Employment Program Manager Job Type: Full-Time Location: Fort Worth, TX Job Description: Job Title: Program Manager, RSS Employment Job Title of Supervisor: Office Director Effective Date: Immediately Work Location: Fort Worth, TX Status Categories: Full-time General Function: To manage and oversee the daily operations of the RSS Employment Program and grant Specific Job Duties: · Maintain relationship and communication with State of Texas and Catholic Charities RSS Employment personnel, as well as other external communications as necessary · Manage and plan the yearly budget · Submit monthly invoices to donor · Attend quarterly State meeting as well as other meetings pertaining to the RSS Employment program · Coordinate the submission of the Trimester report to donor on an ongoing basis · Conduct bi-weekly team meetings · Hire, train, and develop RSS Employment staff as needed · Participate in the weekly Program Leader’s meeting · Monitoring files to ensure all required documents are included and files are in compliance with RSS Employment Guidelines · Entering employment information in the Refugee Data Center weekly · Maintaining detailed and accurate case notes for all client interaction · Assist clients in developing letters of recommendation, resumes, and applications · Provide transportation to interviews, orientations, and employment for clients as needed · Assist clients with employment forms, drug screening tests, and securing state documentation · Work in conjunction with Employment Job Developer to foster new employer relationships and maintain current employer relationships · In conjunction with the Employment Job Developer, identify and contact prospective employers who might hire clients · Equip clients to conduct independent employment searches · Assist clients with job retention and upward mobility of employment, as needed · Refer clients to other programs and services as needed Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: · Committed to the mission, vision, and core values of World Relief required · Excellent people skills · Ability to work both independently and in a team setting · Comfortable in various cross-cultural settings · Demonstrates initiative and responsibility · Detail-oriented and organized · Ability to resolve problems and issues both promptly and efficiently · Competent in the use of Microsoft Office · Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing · Demonstrates flexibility to occasionally work outside of office hours if necessary · Ability to speak a refugee language would be beneficial, but is not required For World Relief staff strong commitment to the mission vision and values of World Relief is essential and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Legal Background in the United States World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. This means that we conduct hiring without regard to race color ancestry national origin citizenship age sex marital status parental status membership in any labor organization political ideology or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of World Relief as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff shares the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to and does hire only candidates who agree with World Relief’s Statement of Faith.” EOE/M/F/D/V.
Control Room Operator (Hasbrouck Heights, NJ)
Control Room Operator Department: Programming Location: Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Contact Name: Peter Thiele Fax/Contact:
