EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
NOTE: DOWNLOADABLE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE.
Updated 3/25/25
Community Support Programs Worker
Scottville, Baldwin: Full-time, immediate opening – Assist low-income individuals, families, and seniors of to obtain assistance with agency programs and services. Intake, maintenance of client records and entering in data entry system.
Qualifications include: 1 yr of college or equivalent experience preferred in the Human Services field; ability to supervise volunteers; written/verbal communication skills; computer and data entry skills; organized and detail oriented; excellent people skills; integrity; confidentiality; knowledge of community resources. Able to lift 60 lbs. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and reliable transportation. Annual $45,205
PARENT INVOLVEMENT & LITERACY COORDINATOR (Head Start)
Ludington area (Scottville): Full-time, full year. Seeking career oriented individual responsible for literacy program coordination, assuring parent involvement and volunteer program efforts, implementing HEAD START objectives, evaluation and planning.
Qualifications:
EARLY HEAD START COORDINATOR
Scottville, MI: Full Time, full year. Seeking Program Coordinator responsible for supervision/management of center-based family focused Early Head Start child development program serving infants/toddlers ages 0-3.
Min. Qualifications:
HEAD START FAMILY ADVOCATE/RECRUITER
Scottville, MI: Full-time, full-year. Seeking energetic, detail oriented individual with good interpersonal and organization skills. Supports Center Directors and Lead Teachers in responding to needs of Head Start/Early Head Start. Community Outreach to help ensure center achieves full enrollment with a wait list.
Min. 1 year experience in home visiting or in related field and willing to obtain CDA (Child Development Associate Certification - Class provided by FiveCAP; AA or BA in Social Work, Child Development, or Education preferred; Good interpersonal/communication; organizational & computer skills; Valid MI drivers license; willing to travel within service area between two (2) counties with offices in White Cloud and Baldwin OR Scottville and Manistee. Mileage reimbursement.Starting $18.27/hour with excellent benefit package, including health, dental, matching 403(b) retirement account.
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HEAD START CENTER POSITIONS
FiveCAP, Inc. operates seven (8) Head Start Centers in the four counties of Mason, Manistee, Newaygo and Lake (see Service Area map below for Center locations).
FiveCAP Head Start is a center-based program serving 3-5 year old children Mon-Thurs, September-May/June. Center Staff work August (orientation/start up/recruitment) thru end May/early June (closing/inventory/cleaning). Exception: Manistee, Hesperia/Fremont, and Grant locations are duration programs operating until mid-July.
Note: FiveCAP, Inc. accepts applications year round for all positions. Applications/resumes remain on file for one year.
HEAD START PROGRAM YEAR OPENINGS
Now hiring for 2024/2025 program year
Please watch for openings via this site and as advertised on indeed.com OR send resume with cover letter and credentials as applicable indicating the position(s) of interest and location preference or ability to relocate if you do not live within a 30 mile radius.
CENTER DIRECTOR - Baldwin, Ludington
Responsible for managing child development center and teach classroom of 3‑5 year old children. Seeking good leader/planner with excellent communication and organizational skills; must have good people and supervisory skills. Annualized salary depending on college degree level and experience
Qualifications:
LEAD TEACHER - Ludington, Grant, Baldwin
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS -Head Start seeking qualified preschool teachers. Annualized salary depending on college degree level and experience. Benefits: BC/BS health, dental & vision insurance, paid vacation, holiday, retirement, etc.
Responsible for education and managing classroom of preschool age children and following an age-appropriate research-based curriculum.
AA or BA required in Early Childhood Development or related degree. Experience preferred.
ASSISTANT TEACHER - Kaleva, Ludington, Manistee, Baldwin
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Regular part-time, 26-32 hrs/wk. Responsibilities vary working as part of the teaching team to support creating a good learning environment to promote growth and learning for 3-5 year olds (consistent with the Head Start Performance Standards and Day Care Licensing. Qualifications: Child Development Associate (CDA) or willing to acquire within one year of employment; one year experience working with children. $18.05/ hour to 20.60/ hour with CDA plus benefits, holiday and vacation pay. Optional matching retirement.
KITCHEN AIDE / FLOATER - Manistee
Regular part-time; 26-32 hrs/wk. Seeking reliable individual that can communicate effectively, accept supervision and positively interact with preschool age children and co-workers. Responsibilities include assisting in meal service and planning, and also assists Lead Teacher in classroom. $18.05 /hr with benefits, holiday and vacation pay. Optional matching retirement.
BUS DRIVER - Fountain, Hesperia
Immediate Opening - Regular part-time school bus driver for Head Start preschool program. Approximately 26 hours/week; Monday thru Thursday; $29.87 / hour; holiday and vacation pay, matching retirement program.
EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM YEAR OPENINGS
EHS SPECIALIST - Mason County
IMMEDIATE OPENING - Full time, full year. Seeking responsible family specialist for home visiting, early child development program serving pregnant women and infants/toddlers 0-3 yrs old of MASON COUNTY.
Qualifications: Min. 2 yrs related work experience; A.A. or B.A. in Early Childhood Development or Social Work (Licensing requirement of minimum CDA or 12 credit hrs in Early Childhood Development); good interpersonal/communication; organizational & computer skills; and valid Michigan drivers license.
$21.73 per hour with Health benefits, vacation, paid holidays, optional matching retirement program, professional development and tuition reimbursement. Eligible federal student loan forgiveness employer.
EHS FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES WORKER - Scottville (Mason/Manistee), White Cloud (Lake/Newaygo)
Full-time, full-year. Seeking energetic, detail oriented individual with good interpersonal and organization skills. Assists Early Head Start Specialist home visitors in completing intake paperwork, participating in home visits, and assuring program collaboration and resource delivery to Early Head Start (infants/toddlers, pregnant women) families.
· Min. 1 yr experience in home visiting or in related field and willing to obtain CDA (Child Development Associate certification - class provided by FiveCAP);
· or AA or BA in Human Service, Child Development, or Education.
· Valid MI drivers license; willing to travel within service area between two (2) counties with offices in White Cloud and Scottville. Mileage reimbursement when applicable.
$18.05 Hourly with excellent benefit package, including health, dental, matching 403(b) retirement account.
Send cover letter and resume to FiveCAP, Inc., PO Box 37, Scottville, MI 49454, fax (231) 757-9669, or email EOE
Employment subject to passing job-related physical exam and TB test. No citations for child abuse/neglect.
Able to lift up to 60 lbs. Criminal background check.
Must be able to relocate or commute within 30 miles of Center/Office location.
Submit resume and/or application to FiveCAP, Inc., PO Box 37, Scottville, MI 49454; fax 231/757-9669 or email [email protected]. Employment applications available at FiveCAP county offices or downloadable from bottom of this page. Resumes are kept on file for 1 year after submission.
FiveCAP, Inc. is a federal STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS eligible employer.
FiveCAP, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
IDLEWILD HISTORIC AND CULTURAL CENTER - SUMMER OPENINGS (Museum is open Saturdays, Memorial Weekend to Labor Day Weekend 10:00 - 5:00)
GIFT SHOP ASSISTANT - Accepting Applications, Seasonal Position in Summer ONLY
Now Hiring for the 2025 Season
Looking for the perfect part-time Summer Job near Baldwin, Michigan? Idlewild Historic & Cultural Center (7025 Broadway Ave, Idlewild, MI) is seeking a responsible person with great customer service skills to assist in Museum Gift Shop (cashier and merchandise inventory) and greet visitors. Basic knowledge of Idlewild history, or willingness to learn preferred. Pay $15 per hour. Send cover letter and resume to FiveCAP, Inc., PO Box 37, Scottville, MI 49454, or email [email protected]. EOE
Submit resume and/or application to FiveCAP, Inc., PO Box 37, Scottville, MI 49454; fax 231/757-9669 or email [email protected]. Employment applications available at FiveCAP county offices or downloadable from bottom of this page. Resumes are kept on file for 1 year after submission.
NOTE: DOWNLOADABLE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE.
Updated 3/25/25
Community Support Programs Worker
Scottville, Baldwin: Full-time, immediate opening – Assist low-income individuals, families, and seniors of to obtain assistance with agency programs and services. Intake, maintenance of client records and entering in data entry system.
Qualifications include: 1 yr of college or equivalent experience preferred in the Human Services field; ability to supervise volunteers; written/verbal communication skills; computer and data entry skills; organized and detail oriented; excellent people skills; integrity; confidentiality; knowledge of community resources. Able to lift 60 lbs. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and reliable transportation. Annual $45,205
PARENT INVOLVEMENT & LITERACY COORDINATOR (Head Start)
Ludington area (Scottville): Full-time, full year. Seeking career oriented individual responsible for literacy program coordination, assuring parent involvement and volunteer program efforts, implementing HEAD START objectives, evaluation and planning.
Qualifications:
- B.A. in Early Elementary or Early Childhood Development
- Understanding of Early Childhood Development/Education
- Ability to supervise
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Organization and problem solving
- Computer experience
EARLY HEAD START COORDINATOR
Scottville, MI: Full Time, full year. Seeking Program Coordinator responsible for supervision/management of center-based family focused Early Head Start child development program serving infants/toddlers ages 0-3.
Min. Qualifications:
- BA in early childhood dev. or social work
- 2 yrs exp. in relevant work w/multi problem families (Infant Mental Health)
- 2 yrs supervisory exp.
- Excellent organization and written/verbal communication skills
- Grant writing and training experience preferred
- Must relocate if not already a resident within 30 mile radius of Scottville (Ludington area). Salary $53,281 Annually - w/excellent benefit package. Send cover letter and resume to: FiveCAP, Inc., PO Box 37, Scottville, MI 49454 or email. EOE
HEAD START FAMILY ADVOCATE/RECRUITER
Scottville, MI: Full-time, full-year. Seeking energetic, detail oriented individual with good interpersonal and organization skills. Supports Center Directors and Lead Teachers in responding to needs of Head Start/Early Head Start. Community Outreach to help ensure center achieves full enrollment with a wait list.
Min. 1 year experience in home visiting or in related field and willing to obtain CDA (Child Development Associate Certification - Class provided by FiveCAP; AA or BA in Social Work, Child Development, or Education preferred; Good interpersonal/communication; organizational & computer skills; Valid MI drivers license; willing to travel within service area between two (2) counties with offices in White Cloud and Baldwin OR Scottville and Manistee. Mileage reimbursement.Starting $18.27/hour with excellent benefit package, including health, dental, matching 403(b) retirement account.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
HEAD START CENTER POSITIONS
FiveCAP, Inc. operates seven (8) Head Start Centers in the four counties of Mason, Manistee, Newaygo and Lake (see Service Area map below for Center locations).
FiveCAP Head Start is a center-based program serving 3-5 year old children Mon-Thurs, September-May/June. Center Staff work August (orientation/start up/recruitment) thru end May/early June (closing/inventory/cleaning). Exception: Manistee, Hesperia/Fremont, and Grant locations are duration programs operating until mid-July.
Note: FiveCAP, Inc. accepts applications year round for all positions. Applications/resumes remain on file for one year.
HEAD START PROGRAM YEAR OPENINGS
Now hiring for 2024/2025 program year
Please watch for openings via this site and as advertised on indeed.com OR send resume with cover letter and credentials as applicable indicating the position(s) of interest and location preference or ability to relocate if you do not live within a 30 mile radius.
CENTER DIRECTOR - Baldwin, Ludington
Responsible for managing child development center and teach classroom of 3‑5 year old children. Seeking good leader/planner with excellent communication and organizational skills; must have good people and supervisory skills. Annualized salary depending on college degree level and experience
Qualifications:
- AA or BA in Early Childhood Development or related with Early Childhood.
- Annual $58,916 (with BA / ZS endorsement)
- Annual $55,617 (with AA in ECE) with experience
- Health benefits, vacation, paid holidays, matching retirement, tuition reimbursement.
- Please provide copy of college transcripts.
- Eligible federal student loan forgiveness employer
LEAD TEACHER - Ludington, Grant, Baldwin
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS -Head Start seeking qualified preschool teachers. Annualized salary depending on college degree level and experience. Benefits: BC/BS health, dental & vision insurance, paid vacation, holiday, retirement, etc.
Responsible for education and managing classroom of preschool age children and following an age-appropriate research-based curriculum.
AA or BA required in Early Childhood Development or related degree. Experience preferred.
- Annual $51,503 (with BA in Early Childhood / ZS endorsement)
- Annual $46,340 (with AA in ECE, and experience)
ASSISTANT TEACHER - Kaleva, Ludington, Manistee, Baldwin
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Regular part-time, 26-32 hrs/wk. Responsibilities vary working as part of the teaching team to support creating a good learning environment to promote growth and learning for 3-5 year olds (consistent with the Head Start Performance Standards and Day Care Licensing. Qualifications: Child Development Associate (CDA) or willing to acquire within one year of employment; one year experience working with children. $18.05/ hour to 20.60/ hour with CDA plus benefits, holiday and vacation pay. Optional matching retirement.
KITCHEN AIDE / FLOATER - Manistee
Regular part-time; 26-32 hrs/wk. Seeking reliable individual that can communicate effectively, accept supervision and positively interact with preschool age children and co-workers. Responsibilities include assisting in meal service and planning, and also assists Lead Teacher in classroom. $18.05 /hr with benefits, holiday and vacation pay. Optional matching retirement.
BUS DRIVER - Fountain, Hesperia
Immediate Opening - Regular part-time school bus driver for Head Start preschool program. Approximately 26 hours/week; Monday thru Thursday; $29.87 / hour; holiday and vacation pay, matching retirement program.
- Must have CDL with P & S Endorsement; or willing to obtain. BUS DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERED.
- Must be dependable and have good communication skills.
EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM YEAR OPENINGS
EHS SPECIALIST - Mason County
IMMEDIATE OPENING - Full time, full year. Seeking responsible family specialist for home visiting, early child development program serving pregnant women and infants/toddlers 0-3 yrs old of MASON COUNTY.
Qualifications: Min. 2 yrs related work experience; A.A. or B.A. in Early Childhood Development or Social Work (Licensing requirement of minimum CDA or 12 credit hrs in Early Childhood Development); good interpersonal/communication; organizational & computer skills; and valid Michigan drivers license.
$21.73 per hour with Health benefits, vacation, paid holidays, optional matching retirement program, professional development and tuition reimbursement. Eligible federal student loan forgiveness employer.
EHS FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES WORKER - Scottville (Mason/Manistee), White Cloud (Lake/Newaygo)
Full-time, full-year. Seeking energetic, detail oriented individual with good interpersonal and organization skills. Assists Early Head Start Specialist home visitors in completing intake paperwork, participating in home visits, and assuring program collaboration and resource delivery to Early Head Start (infants/toddlers, pregnant women) families.
· Min. 1 yr experience in home visiting or in related field and willing to obtain CDA (Child Development Associate certification - class provided by FiveCAP);
· or AA or BA in Human Service, Child Development, or Education.
· Valid MI drivers license; willing to travel within service area between two (2) counties with offices in White Cloud and Scottville. Mileage reimbursement when applicable.
$18.05 Hourly with excellent benefit package, including health, dental, matching 403(b) retirement account.
Send cover letter and resume to FiveCAP, Inc., PO Box 37, Scottville, MI 49454, fax (231) 757-9669, or email EOE
Employment subject to passing job-related physical exam and TB test. No citations for child abuse/neglect.
Able to lift up to 60 lbs. Criminal background check.
Must be able to relocate or commute within 30 miles of Center/Office location.
Submit resume and/or application to FiveCAP, Inc., PO Box 37, Scottville, MI 49454; fax 231/757-9669 or email [email protected]. Employment applications available at FiveCAP county offices or downloadable from bottom of this page. Resumes are kept on file for 1 year after submission.
FiveCAP, Inc. is a federal STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS eligible employer.
FiveCAP, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
IDLEWILD HISTORIC AND CULTURAL CENTER - SUMMER OPENINGS (Museum is open Saturdays, Memorial Weekend to Labor Day Weekend 10:00 - 5:00)
GIFT SHOP ASSISTANT - Accepting Applications, Seasonal Position in Summer ONLY
Now Hiring for the 2025 Season
Looking for the perfect part-time Summer Job near Baldwin, Michigan? Idlewild Historic & Cultural Center (7025 Broadway Ave, Idlewild, MI) is seeking a responsible person with great customer service skills to assist in Museum Gift Shop (cashier and merchandise inventory) and greet visitors. Basic knowledge of Idlewild history, or willingness to learn preferred. Pay $15 per hour. Send cover letter and resume to FiveCAP, Inc., PO Box 37, Scottville, MI 49454, or email [email protected]. EOE
Submit resume and/or application to FiveCAP, Inc., PO Box 37, Scottville, MI 49454; fax 231/757-9669 or email [email protected]. Employment applications available at FiveCAP county offices or downloadable from bottom of this page. Resumes are kept on file for 1 year after submission.
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