Community Development Director - City of Ironwood, MI

Community Development Director
City Ironwood, MI

The City of Ironwood is Michigan's Western gateway to the Upper Peninsula. The area is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts who like to hike, bike, kayak, ski (cross country and downhill), fish, hunt, snowmobile, ATV, and enjoy outdoor recreation. The community is located fifteen miles from Lake Superior and is home to numerous streams, rivers, and waterfalls.

The position is responsible for implementation of the City's new Comprehensive Plan through managing community development, planning, development and redevelopment, housing rehabilitation, grant administration, zoning review along with the promotion of private sector development. The position acts as staff liaison in the preparation of reports to the City Commission; Planning Commission and other related boards. The candidate will work in a team environment and will have excellent public relations, communication and computer skills.

Bachelors degree or higher is preferred. Send application letter, application, and resume to City of Ironwood, Attn: Karen Gullan, City Clerk, 213 S. Marquette St., Ironwood, MI 49938. The City's motto is "Find Your North". We hope you will consider joining our team in northern Michigan. The application and job description can be reviewed on line at www.cityofironwood.org.

Review of applications will begin Monday, August 15, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. EOE

SALARY RANGE
Mid II (4-8 years): $50,000-$60,000 DOQ

CONTACT INFORMATION
Karen Gullan
Resource URL http://cityofironwood.org/index.html
Email gullank@cityofironwood.org
Phone 906-932-5050 x 121

Immersion Program Coordinator - Project WOO - Nicaragua

Immersion Program Coordinator
Project Wave of Optimism
Playa Gigante, Nicaragua

Description of Project Wave of Optimism:
Project Wave of Optimism (Project WOO) – a registered 501(c) 3 non­profit organization delivers collaborative programs to improve quality of life in rural Nicaraguan communities. For further information on our mission, vision and approach to community development, please visit: www.projectwoo.org.

Currently Project WOO is looking for an enthusiastic, responsible, independent yet team oriented person to work collaboratively with the local community of Playa Gigante and the WOO team in the organization, growth, oversight and management of the WOO Immersion Program

Position Title:WOO Immersion Program Coordinator
Supervisor:Executive Director

Dates of Position: Immediate (18 month minimum contract)
Compensation: Competitive (depending on experience)

WOO Immersion Program Coordinator Scope of Work:
S/he will lead in the planning, facilitation and coordination of all Project WOO Immersion groups. S/he will serve as the primary liaison between Project WOO groups and Project WOO program areas and community leadership. S/he will also be responsible for all pre­ and post­trip communication as well as searching for new groups that would like to participate in the Immersion Program.

Role and Responsibilities: Program Development

• Create solid programming design for all incoming Immersion program groups facilitated by Project WOO
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with partnering organizations that will result in long­term relationships with the community and that will continue to support/strengthen WOO's operational budget
• Work with homestay program and create sustainable plan for families involved
• Continue the development of WOO Internship Program, which includes, but is not limited to: the oversight, management, orientation and support of WOO Interns.
• Develop innovative ideas and activities to ensure successful community/group exchange and integration.
• Collaborate with WOO English Program and WOO Health Program to ensure participation of groups in WOO programming.
• Support in the development of WOO surf programs

Immersion Group Facilitation

• Lead and facilitate all Immersion groups
• Promote and facilitate positive inter­cultural interaction and organize/oversee immersion activities
• Translation for all groups
• Perform introductory briefings about Project WOO and the community of Gigante, including history, current state of affairs, geography, key community leaders, and other orientation information to a variety of travelers and volunteers
• Deliver introductions, briefing on home­stays, safety, expectations, etc...
• Provide daily support at project work sites as needed
• Ensure volunteer safety on both land and in water

Immersion Group Administration

• Organize housing and food for all groups, coordination with homestays and organization with local hotels
• Organize transportation (when needed) for groups
• Prepare budgets for all groups
• Reconciliation of expenses at end of each Immersion Trip
• Ensure MINSA approval for medical brigades alongside Health Center and Health Program Manager
• Ensure knowledge of group arrival to community committees, school, MINSA, MINED, police and other stakeholders
• Ensure hiring of additional translators for medical brigades

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree essential; Master's or equivalent experience in public health, public policy, urban planning, education, social work, international development, or related field
• Ability to read, write and speak confidently in both Spanish and English
• Experience facilitating a variety of diverse volunteer groups of various age levels
• International rural community development experience (community engagement, capacity building, project design, management, reporting)
• Experience working with a diverse, cross­cultural team, including building professional relationships 
• Wilderness First Aid, CPR and Life Guard Certification
• Knowledge of surf culture and its growing impact on local communities
• Experience with surfing and ability to surf, able to teach basic surf lessons and have strong knowledge of ocean water safety

Skills:

• Leadership and Professionalism
• Project management skills: organization, ability to multi­task, information management
• Facilitation of youth and adult groups
• Strong interpersonal skills; capacity to engage with diverse group of stakeholders
• Strategic and analytical thinking, strong problem solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and deadlines
• Self­ directed and motivated once given general instructions;
• Able to work within a team setting as well as autonomously
• Knowledge of MS Office and Google Docs
• Clear oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience developing and implementing, monitoring & evaluating frameworks and tools
• Experience leading and facilitating community meetings and in other large group settings
• Social Media
• Experience working with local Ministries of Health and Education

How to apply
To apply, please send a cover letter, CV (or resume) to Lisa Bisceglia atlbisceglia@projectwoo.org