Career Specialist – Limited Term – SEMCA
09/23/2026 12:21:14 PM
Seasonal Career Specialist – full time 40 hrs/week
Expected Work: available November 2026 through February 2027
Primary location: SEMCA MichiganWorks! – Wyandotte
Must be able to work at all other locations when coverage is needed : Dearborn, Highland Park, and Wayne!
Work Location: In Person
Great opportunity for those interested in workforce development. The career specialist is responsible for assisting customers of Michigan Works! American Job Center in their search for employment and directing them toward additional workshops or programs from which they may benefit. This includes providing consistent, expert advice and professional support for job seekers and employers in utilizing on-line, Center, and program resources, assisting customers in developing professional electronic resumes, assisting with application completion, conducting on-line job or resume searches and presenting various career development workshops, program orientations and seminars. The Career Specialist is also responsible for providing timely and accurate information regarding the services available to customers, maintaining accurate records in accordance with local, state, federal and unit regulations, and maintaining updated information and resources in the centers.
Minimum qualifications required for this position include:
Excellent professional administrative skills desired
A minimum of one (1) year experience working with customers or clients, preferably in a placement, educational, human service, or career development capacity
High school diploma or GED required; additional education in a related field preferred, but not required
Ability to articulate thoughts clearly, both written and verbally, with proper grammar, punctuation and to apply language rules
Ability to present program information to job seekers, community agencies, and employers
Ability to apply techniques used in resume and cover letter writing and effectively guide customers in the process
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professional, friendly relationships with all visitors to the Michigan Works! Service Centers, including job seekers, partner staff, employers, program administrators and monitors
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and various Internet and job search applications
Excellent professional administrative skills desired.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.23 per hour
Benefits after 90 days:
403(b)
403(b) matching after one year, up to 4%
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vacation and sick days
Schedule:
Days
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Career Specialist – DESC- Seasonal-Full-Time
09/23/2026 12:33:22 PM
Seasonal Career Specialist – full time 40 hrs/week
Expected Work: available November 2026 through February/March 2027
Primary location: DESC – Detroit
Must be able to work at all other locations in Detroit when coverage is needed.
Work Location: In Person
Great opportunity for those interested in workforce development. The career specialist is responsible for assisting customers of Michigan Works! American Job Center in their search for employment and directing them toward additional workshops or programs from which they may benefit. This includes providing consistent, expert advice and professional support for job seekers and employers in utilizing on-line, Center, and program resources, assisting customers in developing professional electronic resumes, assisting with application completion, conducting on-line job or resume searches and presenting various career development workshops, program orientations and seminars. The Career Specialist is also responsible for providing timely and accurate information regarding the services available to customers, maintaining accurate records in accordance with local, state, federal and unit regulations, and maintaining updated information and resources in the centers.
Minimum qualifications required for this position include:
Excellent professional administrative skills desired
A minimum of one (1) year experience working with customers or clients, preferably in a placement, educational, human service, or career development capacity
High school diploma or GED required; additional education in a related field preferred, but not required
Ability to articulate thoughts clearly, both written and verbally, with proper grammar, punctuation and to apply language rules
Ability to present program information to job seekers, community agencies, and employers
Ability to apply techniques used in resume and cover letter writing and effectively guide customers in the process
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professional, friendly relationships with all visitors to the Michigan Works! Service Centers, including job seekers, partner staff, employers, program administrators and monitors
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and various Internet and job search applications
Excellent professional administrative skills desired.
Job Type: Full-time, seasonal
Pay: $20.53 per hour
Benefits after 90 days:
403(b)
403(b) matching after one year, up to 4%
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vacation and sick days
Schedule:
Days
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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