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Seasonal Building and Grounds Team Member
Seasonal Building and Grounds Team Member Join as the guardian of our park and zoo! As a B&G Team Member or Maintenance & Building Team Member, you'll be the caretaker of our facilities. Your role involves ensuring everything, from our structures to the grounds, is in top condition. This means performing general unskilled labor, cleaning, organizing, waste pickup, and maintaining our spaces. Additionally, you'll provide parking assistance. Become a crucial part of maintaining our beautiful environment and
John Ball ZooCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Seasonal Face Painter
Seasonal Face Painter Bring art to life at the zoo as a Face Painter! Join our team to add vibrant colors and excitement. If you love working with kids, have an artistic flair, and enjoy creating themed designs, this role is your canvas. You'll be trained to craft fantastic designs, working at face painting and gift venues, ensuring every guests experience is magic. As a Face Painter, your role involves using painting techniques to create amazing designs on individuals and managing guest purchases.
John Ball ZooCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Seasonal Admissions and Experience Supervisor
Seasonal Admissions and Experience Supervisor You will be assisting with the overall day-to-day operations of the Guest Experience Department by supervising and coordinating guest experiences operations, which include the admission/membership booth, front gate, camel rides, budgie aviary, birthday parties, funicular, ropes course and zip line as well as guest experience team members. You ensure guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining and improving the department's operations. You
John Ball ZooCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Seasonal Cash Management Coordinator
Seasonal Cash Management Coordinator Join John Ball Zoo's finance team as a Seasonal Cash Management Coordinator! Responsible for processing receipts, bank deposits, and maintaining cash recycler machines, you'll also track cash drawers, manage daily cash sales, and ensure accurate Excel records. Beyond office tasks, you'll roam the zoo, providing change to venues and collecting cash from interactive stations. You'll troubleshoot minor recycler issues independently and coordinate with technical
John Ball ZooCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Seasonal Guest Experience/Admissions Team Member
Guest Experience/Admissions Ready for an adventure? Join our Guest Experience Team at John Ball Zoo! With seven captivating areas, from camel rides to birthday parties, budgie feedings to the Lantern festival, there's a spot for you as a Guest Experiences Team Member if you're a people-person with an eye for detail. As part of our team, you'll help create unforgettable moments across diverse experiences throughout the Zoo. . If you're naturally adventurous and love engaging with visitors, your
John Ball ZooCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Seasonal Membership Team Member
Seasonal Membership Team MemberSUMMARY The Membership Seasonal will process new memberships at the Zoo’s front gate, and other key areas within the Zoo, ensuring prompt, efficient and friendly customer service. The Membership Seasonal will be focused on selling memberships and securing renewals for Zoo guests in person, over the phone and online in a professional and friendly manner.PAY RATE: $11.00WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Zoo Membership – during employment ($135 Value)Free Bus PassesScholarship
John Ball ZooCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Seasonal Shuttle Driver
Seasonal Shutter Driver Join as a Shuttle Driver, offering safe transportation to and from the Bissell Tree House and other venues. This seasonal role requires driving a 13-passenger shuttle, obtaining a chauffeur's license if not owned, and operating the funicular. Candidates, minimum age 18, should comfortably engage with guests while enjoying team collaboration. Responsibilities include shuttling guests to various events, operating the 13-passenger shuttle, obtaining or being certified for a
John Ball ZooCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Venue Event Staff
Venue Event Staff Join our Venue Event Staff for an incredible opportunity at the Bissell Tree House, hosting an array of events like weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, proms, and private parties. Dive into hands-on responsibilities, from setting up and transforming venues to guiding guests and ensuring seamless experiences. This role isn't just about events at the Tree House; you'll also assist with various Zoo Rentals across different locations. It's a dynamic, year-round position offering
John Ball ZooCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Server (Banquet/Event/Food & Beverage)
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts. Meijer Gardens is ranked among the 100 most visited art institutions in the world. The organization embraces the concept of a major cultural attraction centering around horticulture & sculpture. Meijer Gardens' commitment is to create a legacy of lifelong learning, enjoyment, and a rich cultural experience for generations to
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Health & Safety Paid Intern
Health & Safety Paid Intern Reporting to the Safety & Security Manager, the Health & Safety Intern will assist with providing occupational, fire, and environmental safety. The Health and Safety Intern will assist with promoting proactive health and safety policies, programs and procedures that includes the four fundamental elements of effective health and safety and emergency management programs. Pay Rate: $15 - $16 Essential Duties The Health & Safety Intern will, under the guidance of the Safety
John Ball ZooCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Social Worker Assistant - Refugee Medical
Do you have a passion for helping youth? Do you enjoy mentoring and supporting youth? We have an amazing opportunity to mentor, and support our youth in our refugee foster care team. In this role you will be responsible for transporting youth to medical appointments and various other programs. Welcome to Samaritas Nation! Requirements Associate degree in human services or related field, OR high school diploma/equivalent and 60 college credits or equivalent combination of education and work
SamaritasCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Accounting Manager
Who we are: West Michigan Partnership for Children (WMPC) administers foster care services to children and families in Kent County, MI in partnership with Bethany Christian Services, Catholic Charities West Michigan, D.A. Blodgett—St. John’s, Samaritas, and Wellspring Lutheran Services. WMPC executes an innovative performance-based funding model through a contract with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), utilizing a capitated allocation payment mechanism that allows for savings
West Michigan Partnership for ChildrenCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Event Specialist
Who We Are: A new nonprofit organization established in 2018, Uptown Grand Rapids Inc. consists of the four central-city business districts of East Fulton, East Hills, Wealthy Street, and Eastown plus five surrounding neighborhoods (Midtown, Fulton Heights, East Hills, Baxter and Eastown) with a mission to bring together people, partnerships and possibilities to sustain a strong and vibrant urban district through planning, coordinating, and communicating with and between all sectors of the Uptown
Uptown Grand Rapids, Inc.Categories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Social Worker Assistant - Refugee Medical (2024-10517)
Do you have a passion for helping youth? Do you enjoy mentoring and supporting youth? We have an amazing opportunity to mentor, and support our youth in our refugee foster care team. In this role you will be responsible for transporting youth to medical appointments and various other programs. Welcome to Samaritas Nation! Requirements Associate degree in human services or related field, OR high school diploma/equivalent and 60 college credits or equivalent combination of education and work
SamaritasCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Assistant House Supervisor, Refugee Foster Care (2024-10608)
Provides supervision to staff and oversees refugee residential youth group home operations, ensuring that appropriate services are provided to youth residents as required by state and federal laws, contractual and licensing requirements and applicable service standards. Nurtures a family-like environment in the residence including supporting behaviors and expectations. Provide direct guidance and supervision to residential house staff and work directly under house supervisor, assisting the house
SamaritasCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Junior Achievement Of Southwest Michigan - Distric Director
Our team at HR Collaborative uses our years of human resources expertise to create dynamic solutions for some of the best companies in and around West Michigan. We provide a full range of services, which include working alongside these companies to find the best talent. Check out the job posting below to see if you would be a great fit for us or for one of our clients! Are you looking for a challenging yet fulfilling next step in your career? Do you want to continue honing your skills but in a more
HR CollaborativeCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Director of Marketing and Sales
Reporting to the Chief Operational Officer, the Director of Marketing & Sales is responsible for the growth strategy, plan execution, and revenue generation of the marketing, sales and events teams, with clear and achievable annual metrics. The incumbent develops strategies, plans, and implements tactics to develop, lead, manage, and promote John Ball Zoo’s brand and marketing efforts, resulting in attendance, membership, and revenue growth. This position’s pay range: $101,660 - $119,600 Who We Are:At
John Ball ZooCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Development Director - Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes
Our team at HR Collaborative uses our years of human resources expertise to create dynamic solutions for some of the best companies in and around West Michigan. We provide a full range of services, which include working alongside these companies to find the best talent. Check out the job posting below to see if you would be a great fit for us or for one of our clients! Do you want a rewarding job that allows you the opportunity to impact tens of thousands of youth each year? Junior Achievement (JA)
HR CollaborativeCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services
Executive Director
Are you passionate about making a life-long impact on women and girls in Michigan? Do you possess the creativity, strategic mindset, experience, and enthusiasm needed to elevate fund development outcomes for a meaningful cause that truly transforms the lives of others across our state? If so, Michigan Women Forward has an exciting opportunity for you! On a mission as a Community Development Financing Institution (CDFI) to expand economic opportunity and celebrate and honor the accomplishments of Michigan
Michigan Women ForwardCategories: Non-Profit and Social Services