0479/09 — 7/8/09 — Family Services Coordinator — SEEDS

Position: Family Services Coordinator:

Preferred Attributes:
• Relevant degree (MSW preferred) or comparable life experience.
• Five years experience in social work, experiential education, or human services.
• Responsible, collaborative personality.
• Creativity, patience, and good humor.
• Wilderness First Responder, Life Guard, Leave No Trace Certified, Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities:
The Family Services Coordinator will be responsible for connecting entire families to the after-school work that SEEDS is engaged in ten schools in four counties. This person will work with each of ten school Advisory Teams and the social service sector to identify areas of need and leverage services and programming. Each school site will host programming and activities that enrich both students and their families (e.g. academic and job skills, money management, inter-personal relations, nutrition). This will be accomplished through a combination of Coordinator instruction and guest service providers.

The Family Coordinator is also expected to be diligent about data collection.

They will be expected to:
• Attend Community Collaborative meetings of Manistee, Benzie, Leelanau and Kalkaska Counties.
• Create and coordinate high quality programming.
• Maintain alignment between activities and community needs.
• Recruit families to the program.
• Coordinate family-accessible activities including nights and weekends.
• Work collaboratively with a team of support staff.
• Occasionally work in the field with Youth Corps Teams.
• Nurture connections with school staff, participating students, their families, program partners/providers, other program sites, and evaluators.
• Network and build community support.

Particulars:
• Full-Time Position with benefits. Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Regional travel required.
• Work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Requires familiarity with Word, Excel, and internet applications.
• Position requires standard school background checks and a clean driving abstract.
• May consider hiring two part-time Family Service Coordinators.

Send Resume and Cover Letter To:
SEEDS, attn. 21st Century
PO Box 2454
Traverse City, MI 49685
Telephone: 231.947.0312
Email to: sarna@ecoseeds.org

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0478/09 — 7/6/09 — Transportation Planner — Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
7500 Odawa Circle
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Telephone: 231-242-1555 and Fax: 231-242-1565
hr@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov

Job Title: Transportation Planner
Department: Planning
Reports To: Planning Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $40,217 - $52,489
Level: 6
Open Date: July 03, 2009
Closing Date: July 24, 2009

SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for carrying out elements of the Tribe’s Planning Work Program and Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Reservation Roads Long Range Transportation Plan, under the supervision of the Tribal Planning Director. Work will involve complex assignments in construction management, traffic analysis and planning, and may also include to some degree, environmental analysis and geographic information system applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Assist in the implementation of Department goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Prepare public information materials (i.e., flyers, public notices, forms), as necessary.
• Assist with the preparation of applications for development proposals.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Long Range
• Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Program, and provide staff
support to various advisory committees.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, charts and other materials necessary to accomplish departmental goals.
• Performs specific research, planning and technical analysis for various transportation and transit related projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement various transportation projects such as road construction, intersection studies, and transportation demand estimation modeling.
• Perform calculations such as determining distance, area and tabulating statistical data.
• Maintain and update demographic and zoning data such as population, housing and land use, as they pertain to the Long Range Transportation Plan and Model.
• Perform related duties and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of: Tribal, Local, State and Federal regulations relating to the provision of transportation facilities and services
• English grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Research, filing and record-keeping methods and procedures
• Operations of personal computer, specifically Windows-based word processing, spreadsheet, and transportation modeling programs

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, engineering, public administration or a related field is required; and two years experience in transportation planning, engineering, or project management. A combination of education and experience with demonstrated knowledge and proven experience in the ability to perform the necessary duties and responsibilities of the position may be considered.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
• Must possess valid driver’s license, be insurable, and have reliable transportation
• Must pass a background investigation

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to professionally furnish and obtain information from other departments; contact with other departments, requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction; contact with the public presenting data that may influence important decisions; ability to correctly interpret and apply governmental policy, procedures, and regulations; ability to accurately and effectively communicate regulations and procedures to others; ability to prepare concise, comprehensive, and accurate written reports and correspondence.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY:
Prioritize tasks; work well under pressure and impending deadlines; establish effective working relationships with employees, the public, and government bodies; ability to graphically convey data and planning proposals in an easily understood format.

COMMENT:
Indian preference will apply

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0477/09 — 7/6/09 — Various Positions — Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians JOB OPPORTUNITIES

DATE POSTED — POSITION — CLOSING DATE
6/26/09 — Transportation Planner — 7/17/09
7/03/09 — Office Manager / Health Administration — 7/24/09

• Complete job descriptions are available on our website:
www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov
• Applications available at our Human Resources office
• Submit your applications, resumes, and cover letters:

-In person at our Human Resources office
-Email to hr@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov
-Fax to (231) 242-1565
-Tribal Government Complex Toll Free: 1-866-652-5822

LTBB Human Resources
7500 Odawa Circle
Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Questions? Please contact Phil J. Harmon, H.R. Generalist at 231-242-1563.

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0476/09 — 7/1/09 — Office Manager — Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians

Job Title: Office Manager
Department: Health – Administration
Reports To: Health Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $26,075 - $35,278
Level: 3
Closing Date: July 17, 2009

SUMMARY:
The Office Manager for Health Administration ensures the offices of the Health Director and Medical Director run smoothly and efficiently by providing general clerical support and handling administrative business details. The Office Manager professionally represents Health Administration and supports the activities of the Health Department. Serve as the department Site Manager for the RPMS computer records system, assigns system access according to job requirements for all of the Health Department employees, and acts as the main Clinical Applications Coordinator for the Electronic Health Records Computer system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Handles all medical information according to confidentiality policy and HIPPA Federal Legal Regulations.
• Provides clerical support to the Health Director and Medical Director
• Read and route incoming mail, transcribes dictations
• Compose and type routine correspondence proficiently
• Organizes and maintains file systems, organizes staff meetings, and health events
• Attends meeting and takes concise notes or meeting minutes
• Answers and screens Health Administration telephone calls
• Arranges Health Department meetings and conference calls.
• Coordinates travel arrangements for the Health Director and Medical Director in accordance with LTBB governmental policy
• Orders and maintains department office supplies; arranges for equipment maintenance
• Assists with audio visual presentations-power point
• Maintain files for all budget expenditures of Health Clinic and Administration
• Maintains files for employees required annual HIPPA training, CPR, Infection control RPMS access level and emergency training ,TB testing and travel reports
• Assists with Grant Management and compliance
• Serve as Site Manager for RPMS computer records system and the main Clinical Applications Coordinator for the EHR computer system
• Trains employees on new applications in the RPMS or EHR computer systems
• Adds new drugs into the EHR and completes prescriptions in EHR program daily
• Responsible for Backing up the computer system tapes daily
• Attends appropriate training as needed and required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma / GED required
• Medical Assistant Certificate with Clerical course or three years related Medical office experience required
• RPMS and EHR experience preferred.

SKILLS and ABILITES:
• Must possess strong computer skills and typing proficiency (Microsoft Professional Suite)
• Must be able to work independently
• Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; must have problem solving and good organizational skills
• Must be able to travel overnight as needed, and be willing to flex schedule as needed

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must have valid Michigan Drivers license and be insurable.

COMMENTS:
Indian Preference will apply.

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
7500 Odawa Circle
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Telephone: 231-242-1555
Fax: 231-242-1565
hr@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov

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0475/09 — 7/1/09 — Director of Development & Marketing — Great Lakes Children’s Museum

Position: Director of Development & Marketing

Description: Full-Time Salaried Position
• Seeking an energetic, charismatic, outgoing, and creative candidate with a can-do attitude to be responsible for providing essential, results-oriented assistance in a full range of fundraising and communications activities
• Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and establish and meet deadlines.
• Must have the ability to engage donors and prospects verbally and in writing with sincerity and enthusiasm
• A bachelor’s degree is required
• Knowledge of local and national funders preferred
• Superior writing, editing and research skills are necessary
• Ability to work in a communicative, interactive, and team-based setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs, including MS Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in or natural inclination toward sales, marketing and advertising techniques are a plus

Duties:
• Direct solicitation of individuals
• Work alongside the Executive Director to manage annual fund campaign.
• Design, produce, and organize direct mail solicitations.
• Identify and cultivate prospects.
• Plan and implement major gifts campaign.
• Manage donor database and communications.

Special Event Management:
• Work with Board and staff to expand and improve special event planning and execution.
• Solicit donations of goods or services, sponsorships, and program ads for special events.
• Promote and execute special events including fundraising and community outreach.

Business Development:
• Develop and maintain contacts with leaders of area businesses
• Build partnerships for sponsorships, underwriting, etc

Fund Development
• Grant research - publications, directories, internet, list serves, etc
• Write proposals and complete grant applications, working alongside relevant staff.
• Maintain relationships with program staff at various foundations.

Development Planning
• Act as primary staff to development committee
• Assume leadership in revising and updating fundraising plan
• Oversee implementation of fundraising plan
• Marketing & Communications

• Create and send emails to constituents on a monthly basis
• Create and send PSA s and press releases regarding Museum happenings
• Maintain and update website
• Create in-house advertising
• Manage public relations activities and build contacts
• Maintain and update social media pages
• Attend conferences for marketing purposes as needed
• Develop other marketing and communication materials as needed

General Skills:
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable working collaboratively
• Must have strong written skills with the ability to write persuasively
• Must be confident, competent, committed and self motivated

Technical Skills:
• Must be comfortable with learning new software
• Must be able to maintain donor database (eTapestry)
• Should be proficient in Excel, MSWord, Outlook, PowerPoint and desktop publishing
• Should be experienced in website maintenance

Terms:
Starting salary is $31,000 per year, with health insurance benefits for employee. (Employee’s family can be added to group plan at employee s expense.)

The Great Lakes Children’s Museum is an equal opportunity employer. Bring résumé to 13240 S. West Bay Shore Drive (on M-22 in Greilickville) Traverse City or mail to Post Office Box 2326, Traverse City, MI 49685. For more information about the Great Lakes Children s Museum visit www.GreatLakesKids.org. Position will be open until filled.

This job description is a just a general statement of major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. Other tasks and duties may be required as circumstances necessitate.

Great Lakes Children's Museum
13240 S West Bayshore Dr.
P.O. Box 2326
Email to: john@glcm.org

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0474/09 — 7/1/09 — Manager — Korea Global Connections

Position: Manager

Description: Do you want travel and work? Don't worry about airfare and housing. Free Furnished Housing and Free Round Trip ticket are provided. You can come anytime!
Challenge yourself and discover yourself. 3.3% low income tax / one month bounce upon finishing one year contract / 50% medical insurance.

Details:
Korea Global Connections is a professional ESL recruiting company which recruits teachers for ESL positions in public schools, private institutes, and companies. Working in Korea will give you a great chance to save you good money and travel to other Asian countries like Japan, Thailand, and China. Don t be afraid, here we are to provide on-going support for teachers and a teacher-care program. Thousands have taught in Korea and the majority of them are returning to teach again. Please enjoy the benefit and save money for your future.

English Teacher Qualifications:
• You must have a bachelor degree in any major
• You must have a passport from an English speaking country
• No need experience and ESL certificate

Title: Teaching conversational English (reading comprehension, vocabulary, debating, and conversation)

Teaching Age: Kindergarten to Junior high school students
You will be provided with teaching materials and curriculum and will get training one or two days before your actual teaching. You will be ok even you don't know how to teach and don t have teaching experience. Please don't worry too much.

Working Conditions:
• Institutes: All locations throughout South Korea (major cities)
• Period: One year contract (every month start)
• Monthly Salary: 2.1 Million ~ 2.7 Million Won (1680 USD~2160 USD / you can save around 1000 USD per month)
• Housing: Free, furnished single housing (photo provided upon request)
• Airplane Ticket: Round trip airplane ticket provided
• Contract completion bounce provided (equals one month salary)
• 30 Teaching hours per week
• Working date: Monday – Friday (weekend free)
• 3.3% Income Tax / 50% medical insurance provided / ten paid vacation national holidays
• Teaching age: You can choose from kindergarten to adult
• One year contract (renewable), E2 visa sponsored by the school

How to Apply:
• Contact Anna Jeon
• Updated Resume with Microsoft Word
• Recent photo

Helpful information for us to know:
• Your available date to come to Korea
• Your preferences (age, working place / big city or small city / etc…)
• Best time to have an interview

Website: http://www.kgcesl.com
Watch our video demo: http://www.kgcesl.com/ESL/photos.htm

Qualifications:
• University Degree
• No fees to pay for any of our services
• Native English Speaker
• Self – motivated
• Friendly manner, happy and open-minded person
• Ability to command respect in the classroom
• No criminal record
• No teaching experience is necessary

Compensation:
• Rent Free
• After a one year contract, you will get paid a severance payment and a return ticket to your home

Korea Global Connections
#Ga-301 Daenong B/D, 35-50 Guui 2-Dong, Gwangjin-Gu, Seoul, South Korea
Telephone: 82 11 630 2591
Email to: kgcabc@gmail.com

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0473/09 — 6/26/09 — Assistant Manager — Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts

Position: Assistant Manager

Description: Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts, the nation’s leading specialty retailer of fabrics, crafts, home decor, and seasonal merchandise, is accepting applications for Assistant Manager at our Traverse City location.

This is a hands-on salaried management position that requires:
• Open availability (including early mornings, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays)
• Ability and willingness to work a minimum 54 hour work week or more
• Acute visual and analytical senses

To be considered for this position you MUST have:
• A minimum of 3 years retail experience as a Store Manager for a large volume retailer
• A minimum of 2 years merchandising experience
• Great time management skills
• Great communication skills
• Ability to make sound business decisions
*Note: Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will NOT be considered.

We are looking for candidates who have also demonstrated the ability to:
• Provide clear and straightforward direction and goals to be accomplished by team members
• Enthusiastically lead and motivate team members
• Act decisively with a sense of urgency
• Analyze sales information to maximize sales per square foot
• Be responsible for achieving budgeted sales and maximizing profits
• Enforce and abide by all loss prevention and audit policies with zero tolerance
• The ability to stand for long periods, kneel, sit and lift up to 30 pounds repetitively; color vision.

To apply for this position, you MUST:
1) Complete a Jo-Ann employment application in-store
2) Provide a current, up-to-date resume
3) Provide a list of two personal and three professional references you have known for at least two years. Personal references cannot be relatives; professional referenced should primarily consist of previous supervisors but other professional relationships may be considered.
4) Submit the above information in-store no later than Friday, July 3rd, 2009.
*Applications that do not meet these criteria will NOT be considered.

** NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE **

Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts
724 Munson Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
Fax: 231-947-4667

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0472/09 — 6/24/09 — Medical Assistant — Digestive Health Associates of Northern Michigan, P.C.

Position: Medical Assistant

Description:
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA)
• Will consider individual with 3 or more years medical office experience without certification
• Full-time position
• Applicant must be neat, professional, dependable, reliable, and flexible with regard to duties
• Team environment where patient satisfaction is our premiere goal
• Please fax, email, or mail resume
• Starting pay range of $11-$13 per hour depending on experience
• Additional benefits include paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, paid uniforms, 401(k) and other perks.

Digestive Health Associates of Northern Michigan, P.C.
4100 Park Forest Dr., Suite 208
Traverse City, MI 49684
Fax: 231-935-9055
Email to: geminhizer@dha-nm.com

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0471/09 — 6/24/09 — Customer Sales Coordinator — Graceland Fruit, Inc

Position: Customer Sales Coordinator

Description: Graceland Fruit, Inc. is looking for a highly organized, outgoing customer service representative / sales coordinator to join the Sales Department. Candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook and have previous customer service experience. Duties for this position include order processing, A/R, collections, reporting, responding to inquiries and concerns, and other duties as assigned. Great advancement opportunities with this growing company! To apply, please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to info@gracelandfruit.com, or Graceland Fruit, Inc., Attn. CSC Position, 1123 Main Street, Frankfort MI 49635

Graceland Fruit, Inc.
1123 Main Street
Frankfort MI 49635
Telephone: 231-352-7181
Fax: 231-352-4711
Email to: info@gracelandfruit.com