Join Our Team
Team members are culturally competent and passionate about empowering families to acquire the resources they need to thrive, building meaningful relationships to understand and respond to the needs of families, and being a positive mentor to children & youth. They are strong collaborators and communicators, and they are willing to take initiative to provide the best possible programs and services.
CAN is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, height, weight, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. Hiring decisions will be based upon full consideration of all applications for positions in the agency and will seek to hire the most qualified individual.
Contact Valerie Muthuswami to learn more:
vmuthuswami@canwashtenaw.org
director of Hikone Community Center
Full-Time, Salaried
The Director of Hikone Community Center is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the center. Hikone Community Center provides services to the 29 households at Hikone. The Director oversees a range of programs and services that support education, stabilization, and community-building. The Director supervises a large team of staff, interns, and volunteers, and actively participates in hiring, training, managing, and terminating team members. Additionally, the Director works closely with the Ann Arbor Housing Commission, Ann Arbor Public Schools, and multiple other external partners.
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or GED required. Preferably a credential in Child Development Associate, Montessori, or Michigan Youth Development Associate, or an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree
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Experience working with youth and families is required
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Experience with community building and conflict resolution preferred
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Experience with resource navigation and case management preferred
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Experience with under-resourced populations and trauma-informed practices preferred
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Acceptable driving history required
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Must be able to lift 50 lbs
For Work-Study Eligible Students
Spring 2023
CAN is seeking AmeriCorps VISTA members to work in multiple different areas at CAN:
Development, Teen Program Lead, CAN Art & Design Curriculum and Facilitation, HR Development, Food Security Development, and site-specific Education/Food Security Development
Qualifications:
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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Excellent collaboration and communication skills
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Self-directed worker willing to take initiative
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Able to work in a flexible environment
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Able to commit to 40-hour workweek for one year
Pay:
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Biweekly living allowance: $957.46
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$1,600 housing assistance
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End-of-service Educational Award of $7,395 or Cash Stipend of $1,200
VISTAs at CAN will build capacity in one of the above areas during their service year. If you are interested in one of these positions, please reach out to CAN's Executive Director, Derrick Miller, to apply: dmiller@canwashtenaw.org