Employment Opportunities
Current Job Openings:
Job Title: Head Start Family Services Manager
1 position for Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties
Non-exempt, Employee-at-will.
Wage commensurate with education and experience.
Work 40 hours per week/43 weeks/year. Lay-off period(s) apply.
Qualifications: BA/BS in Family Services, Social Work or related field. This position requires travel between Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties. Other benefits per Agency Personnel Policies. Background check is required.
Duties: Responsible for the integration of Family Engagement Strategies into all program systems to support family well-being and children’s development and learning. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Submit a letter of interest, resume and two professional letters of reference to: Director, GOCAA Head Start, E5104 Margaret Street, Ironwood, MI 49938. For additional information, contact rpertile@gocaa.org at (906) 932-3080, ext. 101. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The agency reserves the right to accept or reject any and all applications. Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Food Service Operator - (1 position in Gogebic County)
Non-Exempt, Employee-at-will. 40 hours per week/school calendar Salary to commensurate with education/experience.
High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of work experience as a cook in an industrialized kitchen, Safe Serve certification AND 480 hours of experience. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Background check is required. Applications will be accepted until position filled. Submit letter of interest, resume, and TWO PROFESSIONAL LETTERS of reference to “Program Manager” Gogebic-Ontonagon Head Start, E5104 Margaret Street, Ironwood, MI 49938 or email program.manager@gocaa.org. The agency reserves the right to accept or reject any and all applications. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title: Caseworker (1 position in Gogebic County -Bessemer)
Non-exempt, Employee-at-will, will work up to 16 hours/week (4 days/wk.; 4-hour days) No weekends.
Starting wage $19.87 per hour.
Under the supervision of the Housing Director, the position performs Caseworker duties related to carrying out the grant(s). Provide support for management as needed. Assist with preparation of grant proposals and requests. Attend training sessions when required. Develop and maintain program files and records and complete client files as required. High school graduate or equivalent; 18 years of age minimum. Excellent customer service required. Computer experience with Excel, Word, data entry, and an understanding of database programs. Must be able to work in a team setting, as well as client interaction. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Apply to: “Caseworker” Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency, 100 S. Mill Street, Bessemer, MI 49911. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information, call (906) 667-0283 Ext. 18. The agency reserves the right to accept or reject any and all applications. Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Head Start Classroom Aide -1 position in Ontonagon, MI
Non-Exempt, Employee-at-will. Up to 40 hours per week/school calendar for 2025-2026 school year
Salary to commensurate with education/experience.
Minimum of high school diploma, or equivalent (GED or working towards), AND experience working with young children. Must be able to work in a team setting. Must be available Monday through Friday. Position requires a childcare background check. Applications will be accepted until position filled. Benefits include: 401(k) Retirement Match, Holiday Pay, Flexible Work Schedule, Sick Leave, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance and Life Insurance.
Submit letter of interest, resume, transcripts and TWO PROFESSIONAL LETTERS of reference to “Head Start Director” Gogebic-Ontonagon Head Start, E5104 Margaret Street, Ironwood, MI 49938 or email rpertile@gocaa.org For more information, call (906) 285-1859. The agency reserves the right to accept or reject any and all applications. Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Kitchen Aide ( 1 position Bessemer, MI)
Non-Exempt, Employee-at-will. Starting wage $14.08//hr.
Work 3-4 hours per day (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) Monday thru Thursday.
The Kitchen Aide will perform a variety of skilled tasks. Must be neat, organized, resourceful and innovative, detail oriented, a team player and capable of independent work. Operates the dishwashing machine and assists in kitchen cleanup. Will assist in food preparation as assigned by cook. Assembles cold food and assists in the dining room. Some kitchen experience is desirable. Ability to lift up to ten pounds. High school graduate or equivalent. Background check is required.
Apply to: “Kitchen Aide – Bessemer,” Gogebic-Ontonagon CAA, 100 S. Mill Street, Bessemer, MI 49911. The agency reserves the right to accept or reject any and all applications. Applications accepted until position filled. Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Head Start Classroom Aide (1 position in Ontonagon)
Non-Exempt, Employee-at-will. Up to 40 hours per week/school calendar for 2025-2026 school year
Salary to commensurate with education/experience.
Minimum of high school diploma or GED, AND experience working with young children. Must be able to work in a team setting. Must be available Monday through Friday. Position requires a childcare background check. Applications will be accepted until position filled. Benefits include: 401(k) Retirement Match, Holiday Pay, Flexible Work Schedule, Sick Leave, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance and Life Insurance. Submit letter of interest, resume, transcripts and TWO PROFESSIONAL LETTERS of reference to “Head Start Director” Gogebic-Ontonagon Head Start, E5104 Margaret Street, Ironwood, MI 49938 or email rpertile@gocaa.org For more information, call (906) 285-1859. The agency reserves the right to accept or reject any and all applications. Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: SUB Site Manager ( 1 position Ewen, MI)
Non-Exempt, Employee-at-will. Starting wage $14.08/hr.
Work 3.5 to 4 hours per day, (10:00-1:30) Tuesday and Thursday
The Site Manager will manage the senior nutrition site, ensuring compliance with laws, rules, regulations and policies. Must be neat, organized, resourceful and innovative, detail oriented, a team player and capable of independent work. Will directly supervise dining room staff and coordinate with head cook/central kitchen and kitchen staff. Takes meal reservations, counts donation money and maintain records and submit reports. Assigns and trains volunteers in food servicing and cleanup. Supervises home delivered meal driver and home delivered meal route. Completes assessments for home delivered meal clients; additional time may be needed for completion. Must be willing to learn Federal rules and regulations. Background check is required. High school graduate or equivalent, 18 years of age minimum.
Apply to: “Site Manager - Ontonagon,” Gogebic-Ontonagon CAA, 100 S. Mill Street, Bessemer, MI 49911. The agency reserves the right to accept or reject any and all applications. Applications accepted until position filled. E.O.E.