Careers
APEX Procurement Counselor
Networks Northwest is seeking a motivated and resourceful APEX Accelerator Procurement Counselor to join its regional team in Northwest Michigan. This full-time position provides direct counseling, training, and support to businesses seeking to identify, compete for, and successfully perform local, state, and federal government contracts. The Procurement Counselor will conduct government-focused market research, assist businesses with contracting opportunities, registrations and certifications, compliance requirements, and marketing strategies, while also helping plan and deliver training programs in partnership with government agencies, prime contractors, and regional organizations. The role offers the opportunity to work independently while collaborating with an experienced business development team and includes occasional travel throughout Michigan and beyond. Candidates should have strong communication, research, and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and preferably an associate degree or equivalent experience and a background in business; government contracting experience is helpful but not required. A valid Michigan driver’s license and insurable driving record are required. The position offers a starting salary of $54,000, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; an employer-paid deferred compensation retirement plan; generous paid time off; and paid holidays.
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To apply today email your resume to:
cristal.guinan@networksnorthwest.org
PATH Career Advisor- Manistee
Northwest Michigan Works!, a program of Networks Northwest, is seeking a full-time PATH Career Advisor to provide guidance, instruction, and support to individuals participating in the Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH) program in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The PATH Career Advisor helps individuals assess their skills and experience, develop career goals, overcome employment barriers, strengthen job search skills, and connect with workforce and community resources to support successful employment and long-term self-sufficiency. This position also assists with individualized service planning, career development and employability workshops, job fairs and hiring events, customer participation monitoring, and coordinated case management with MDHHS staff. Candidates should have strong communication, customer service, case management, collaboration, and career development skills, with experience in human services, education, workforce development, or a related field preferred. This full-time salaried position pays $45,000 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; an employer-paid deferred compensation retirement package; paid vacation and personal days, sick leave, and holidays.
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To apply today email your resume to:
cristal.guinan@networksnorthwest.org
Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Specialist- Traverse City
Northwest Michigan Works!, a program of Networks Northwest, is seeking a full-time Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Specialist to support job seekers participating in the RESEA program by providing early, proactive assistance to help unemployed individuals return to work as quickly as possible. The RESEA Specialist guides participants through career assessments, career planning, job search strategies, and connections to workforce and community resources that support successful employment outcomes. This position also assists individuals who are required to meet the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid work requirement by providing employment-related guidance and support. Candidates should have strong communication, customer service, case management, and career coaching skills, with experience in workforce development, human services, education, or a related field preferred. This full-time salaried position starts at $44,000 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; employer-paid retirement benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, personal time, holidays, a cell phone, and a computer.
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RESEA Specialist- Traverse City
To apply today email your resume to:
cristal.guinan@networksnorthwest.org
Career Advisor- Petoskey
Northwest Michigan Works!, a program of Networks Northwest, is seeking a full-time Career Advisor based in Petoskey to help individuals achieve their employment and career goals through career planning, job search assistance, skills assessments, résumé and interview support, career readiness workshops, and connections to training and community resources. The Career Advisor works closely with job seekers, employers, and community partners to help customers overcome barriers to employment and successfully enter or advance in the workforce. Candidates should have strong communication, customer service, and case management skills, with experience in education, human services, workforce development, or a related field preferred. This full-time salaried position starts at $45,000 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; employer-paid retirement benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, personal time, holidays, a cell phone, and a computer.
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To apply today email your resume to:
cristal.guinan@networksnorthwest.org
For other job postings in northwest Michigan, visit Pure Michigan Talent Connect: mitalent.org
Networks Northwest and Northwest Michigan Works! are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. Auxiliary aids and service are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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- Ty Wessell, Leelanau County Commissioner