Special Projects Liaison

::: {fabric-component="LayoutBox"} Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!) Lansing, Michigan | Full-Time | Non-Exempt | On-Site Position w/ periodic flexibility to work from home At Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!), we believe strong communities start with strong connections between employers and talent. CAMW! is a workforce development organization serving Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, partnering with businesses to develop recruiting and retention strategies while helping job seekers access education, training, and career opportunities. Capital Area Michigan Works! is seeking a Special Projects Liaison to help develop, launch, and manage grant-funded initiatives that support workforce development efforts across our region. The Special Projects Liaison works across a variety of grant-funded initiatives, helping to develop proposals, coordinate partnerships, track outcomes, and support innovative projects that advance CAMW!'s mission. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys collaborating with partners, managing multiple priorities, and finding innovative ways to bring new programs and opportunities to life. Compensation $26.84 - $36.31 POSITION SUMMARY The Special Projects Liaison has primary responsibilities for the operation of special grant projects, including but not limited to, those through the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA), which serves as the fiscal entity for the Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN), as well as specific state and locally funded grant programs that CAMW! administers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Leads grant writing and implementation for special programs and proposals. - Supports Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, including identifying special projects program sub-recipients, as needed. - Leads writing of required local policy plans and policies for special grant projects. - Assists in contract writing for special project programs, as needed. - Facilitates program design with CAMW! leadership and sub-recipients, as needed. - Coordinates with the CAMW! Business Services Team for outreach and identification of potential employer partners, as well as training providers, to ensure that special grant project outcomes are achieved. - Identifies target populations for education, employment, and training as required under the special grant projects. - Organizes tracking and reporting of performance and service outcomes for each special project. - Compiles grant reports demonstrating grant progress and performance metrics adherence. - Attends and represents CAMW! at executive leadership meetings regarding special grant projects. Why Join CAMW!? When you join Capital Area Michigan Works!, you become part of a mission-driven team dedicated to strengthening the workforce and supporting economic growth throughout Mid-Michigan. Our work directly impacts employers, job seekers, students, and community partners across the region. Benefits In addition to meaningful work that impacts individuals, employers, and communities across Mid-Michigan, CAMW! offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Benefits include: Employee Money Purchase Pension Plan at 25% of employee's gross salary Health & Vision Insurance (90% employer-covered) Dental Insurance (100% employer-covered) Life & Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance Long-term Disability Insurance Optional deferred compensation retirement savings plan Optional supplemental insurance plans available through Aflac 19 PTO days per calendar year ( :::