Through nearly 40 programs and a staff 400 people strong, we strive to strenghten our community and empower our neighbors.
Employment Opportunities
ADMINISTRATION
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER
Community Action is looking for a full-time Accounts Payable Manager to work as a key member of the fiscal team located in Greenfield, MA. Major duties include preparation of all invoices for entry into accounting system, maintenance of vendor records, A/P reports generation, monthly reconciliation of A/P, and 1099 production. Reports directly to C.F.O.
Specific requirements include 2-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or a minimum of an Associate Degree in accounting, with non-profit experience a plus; proficiency with Windows-based accounting systems, MS Excel and MS Word; strong verbal and written skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and to meet deadlines. Strong customer services skills required.
Apply in writing including cover letter, resume, salary requirements and professional references to: Mary McEneany, Chief Financial Officer, Community Action, 393 Main St., Greenfield, MA 10301. Position pays $17.25 per hour. Screenings begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Rewarding work and excellent benefits in a supportive, professional atmosphere. NO phone calls please.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Community Action’s Data & Information Technology department is searching for a part-time Support Technician. Job responsibilities include PC, communications systems and user support at sites located primarily in Hampden County. This position is 20 hours/week with excellent pro-rated benefits. Hourly rate commensurate with experience.
If you can work independently, take initiative, and have excellent interpersonal skills, please email cover letter and resume to: it_posting@communityaction.us with 'Support Technician' as the subject line. Screenings will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information, pleaser review the job description.
GRANT WRITER
Community Action's Development team seeks part-time (20/hr) Grant Writer to join dynamic social service agency. Independent work with a variety of programs and people, with support from a strong team. Must have a minimum of three years of experience with grantwriting, meet deadlines under pressure, be dedicated to excellence, have good attention to detail, be able to synthesize large amounts of information, juggle multiple projects, think big picture, and write clearly and persuasively. Experience in social services and program development ideal. Based in Greenfield, MA. Click here for a detailed job description.
Please send resume and two samples of grant applications previously written to Ann Darling, Director of Development and Planning, Community Action, 393 Main St., Greenfield, MA 01301. No phone calls please.
PARENT-CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FAMILY CHILD CARE ADVISOR
Northampton office. 37.5 hours/wk full year. Support FCC Educators to meet Head Start and EEC requirements. Minimum Credentials: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, EEC Lead Teacher, plus basic computer skills. ($14.59-$15.64/hr) Email resume and cover letter to Lisa Temkin: pcdcad1@communityaction.us. Include desired position title as subject.
EDUCATION SITE SUPERVISORS (2)
1 in Turners Falls, 1 in Greenfield. 35 hours/week/full year. Support 2 center-based full day classrooms to meet Head Start, NAEYC and EEC requirements. Minimum Credentials: BA in ECE or related field, EEC Director II, basic computer skills. ($15.64-$16.87/hr) Email resume and cover letter to Lisa Temkin: pcdcad1@communityaction.us. Include desired position title as subject.
EDUCATION SITE SUPERVISOR
North Amherst/Florence. 37.5 hours/week/school year. Support 3 center based classrooms at 2 sites to meet Head Start, NAEYC and EEC requirements. Minimum Credentials: BA in ECE or related field, EEC Director II, basic computer skills. ($15.64-$16.87/hr) Email resume and cover letter to Lisa Temkin: pcdcad1@communityaction.us. Include desired position title as subject.
PRE-K TEACHER ASSISTANT
Amherst. 27.5 hrs/wk/full year. Minimum 18 yrs old, high school diploma or GED plus some relevant experience. Coursework and EEC certification preferred. With support, complete CDA within 2 years. ($9.29-$9.82)Email resume and cover letter to Lisa Temkin: pcdcad1@communityaction.us. Include desired position title as subject.
INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER ASSISTANT
Amherst 27.5 hrs/wk/full year. Minimum 18 yrs old, high school diploma or GED plus some relevant experience. Coursework and EEC certification preferred. ($9.29-$9.82) With support, complete CDA within 2 years. Email resume and cover letter to Lisa Temkin: pcdcad1@communityaction.us. Include desired position title as subject.
PRE-K LEAD TEACHER
West Springfield. 32.5 hours/week/school year. Minimum AA in ECE or related field, enrolled in BA program. EEC Lead Teacher. ($12.50-$13.54) Email resume and cover letter to Marianne Bouthilette: pcdcad121@communityaction.us. Include desired position title as subject.
PRE-K TEACHER
West Springfield. 32.5 hours/week/school year. Minimum AA in ECE or related field, EEC Teacher. ($10.87-$11.97) Email resume and cover letter to Marianne Bouthilette: pcdcad121@communityaction.us. Include desired position title as subject.
SUBSTITUE TEACHERS
Westfield, W. Springfield, Agawam. 18 years of age, high school graduate or GED. Some relevant experience. ($8.50-$10) Email resume and cover letter to Marianne Bouthilette: pcdcad121@communityaction.us. Include desired position title as subject.
HEAD START PRE-K TEACHER
Head Start preschool classroom in Turners Falls. 37.5 hrs/wk, full year position. AA in ECE or related field and EEC teacher certified. Closing shift: 9:30-5:30pm $10.87-$11.97 If interested, please send resume and cover letter to Marianne Bouthilette,110 G Street, Turners Falls, MA 01376 Or Email: pcdcad121@communityaction.us
HEAD START PRE-K TEACHER ASSISTANT
20 hrs/wk/school year in Agawam. Monday- Friday, 4 hours/day. Minimum 18 yrs old, high school diploma/GED plus some relevant experience. Coursework and EEC certification preferred. Salary range $9.29-$9.82. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Gwen Hawk at edpositions@communityaction.us Please specify 'Agawam TA' in the subject line.
HEALTH SPECIALIST
Community Action's Parent-Child Development Program seeks a Health Specialist. Reporting to the Health Manager, the Health Specialist will work to ensure compliance with health related requirements for children, birth to five. Responsibilities include supervision of clerical staff, tracking, monitoring and reporting; site visits and coordination of in-house and community based health related activities. Ideal candidate will have a current R.N. in the State of Massachusetts. BA or BS, with a minimum of 2 years experience in public health, pediatric or maternal and child health nursing strongly preferred, with some supervision experience required. Must be computer literate, have excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills, and must demonstrate ability to be highly productive in fast paced environment. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory Criminal Offender Record Investigation (CORI) and an Early Education & Care Background Record Check (BRC) investigation at the time of hire and then subsequently every two years. Screening of resumes will begin immediately. Please send cover letter and resume to pcdcad136@communityaction.us with subject line 'HEALTH SPECIALIST.'
Community Action's Parent-Child Development Program seeks a Health Specialist. Reporting to the Health Manager, the Health Specialist will work to ensure compliance with health related requirements for children, birth to five. Responsibilities include supervision of clerical staff, tracking, monitoring and reporting; site visits and coordination of in-house and community based health related activities. Ideal candidate will have a current R.N. in the State of Massachusetts. BA or BS, with a minimum of 2 years experience in public health, pediatric or maternal and child health nursing strongly preferred, with some supervision experience required. Must be computer literate, have excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills, and must demonstrate ability to be highly productive in fast paced environment. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory Criminal Offender Record Investigation (CORI) and an Early Education & Care Background Record Check (BRC) investigation at the time of hire and then subsequently every two years. Screening of resumes will begin immediately. Please send cover letter and resume to pcdcad136@communityaction.us with subject line 'HEALTH SPECIALIST.'
PART-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER
18 hrs week/ full-year, Northampton/Greenfield/Westfield area. General knowledge of routine carpentry, plumbing, heating and electrical. Minimum 2 years experience with maintenance. HS diploma or GED. Must be able to safely lift 50-60 pounds. This mainteneance staff will work in both Franklin and Hampshire counties. $12.50-$13.54/hr.
18 hrs week/ full-year, Northampton/Greenfield/Westfield area. General knowledge of routine carpentry, plumbing, heating and electrical. Minimum 2 years experience with maintenance. HS diploma or GED. Must be able to safely lift 50-60 pounds. This mainteneance staff will work in both Franklin and Hampshire counties. $12.50-$13.54/hr.
To apply, please send resume to:
Gary Rosenthal, Manager of Buildings & Grounds
393 Main Street,
Greenfield MA 01301
or email: maintenancejobapp@communityaction.us
BUS MONITOR
Our Parent-Child Development Center seeks mature individual to assist in the transportation of preschool children. The candidate must be able to engage in activities that include bending and lifting young children. The bus monitor is responsible for assisting children safely on and off the school bus and securing children in and out of their child safety seat. All applicants must be at least 18 yrs. old and have reliable transportation to meet the bus in North Orange. Prospective employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and successfully pass a BRC (background records check) plus submit a current physical. Position begins on September 6, 2011. 15 hours per week/school year position; $9.97 per hour. Send resume and cover letter to: Ellen Weaver, Transportation Coordinator, 110 G St, Turners Falls, MA 01376, or email to PCDCAD130@communityaction.us
Our Parent-Child Development Center seeks mature individual to assist in the transportation of preschool children. The candidate must be able to engage in activities that include bending and lifting young children. The bus monitor is responsible for assisting children safely on and off the school bus and securing children in and out of their child safety seat. All applicants must be at least 18 yrs. old and have reliable transportation to meet the bus in North Orange. Prospective employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and successfully pass a BRC (background records check) plus submit a current physical. Position begins on September 6, 2011. 15 hours per week/school year position; $9.97 per hour. Send resume and cover letter to: Ellen Weaver, Transportation Coordinator, 110 G St, Turners Falls, MA 01376, or email to PCDCAD130@communityaction.us
SUBSTITUTE BUS MONITOR
Community Action’s Parent-Child Development Center is seeking substitute Bus Monitors in Amherst, Easthampton, Orange, and Turners Falls. Bus Monitors assist infants, toddlers, and preschoolers on and off the school bus. Bus routes run 1 ½ - 3 hrs during the early mornings, midday, and late afternoons. Must be able to engage children in positive social behaviors; assist children to their seats and secure them safely; safely unload children and release to their authorized adult; work cooperatively with the driver, staff, and parents; and maintain a professional and positive attitude. All applicants must be at least 18 yrs. old and have reliable transportation to meet the bus. Prospective employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and successfully pass a background check, plus submit a current physical. CPR and First Aid certified preferred. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. $9.00/hour. Training will be provided. Send resume and letter to: Ellen Weaver, Transportation Coordinator, 110 G Street, Turners Falls, MA 01376.
Community Action’s Parent-Child Development Center is seeking substitute Bus Monitors in Amherst, Easthampton, Orange, and Turners Falls. Bus Monitors assist infants, toddlers, and preschoolers on and off the school bus. Bus routes run 1 ½ - 3 hrs during the early mornings, midday, and late afternoons. Must be able to engage children in positive social behaviors; assist children to their seats and secure them safely; safely unload children and release to their authorized adult; work cooperatively with the driver, staff, and parents; and maintain a professional and positive attitude. All applicants must be at least 18 yrs. old and have reliable transportation to meet the bus. Prospective employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and successfully pass a background check, plus submit a current physical. CPR and First Aid certified preferred. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. $9.00/hour. Training will be provided. Send resume and letter to: Ellen Weaver, Transportation Coordinator, 110 G Street, Turners Falls, MA 01376.
KITCHEN SUBSTITUTES
We are compiling a list of candidates to call on as short-term kitchen substitutes when needed. Positions available in Turners Falls, Northampton, and Amherst. Send letter and resume to: PCDC-Food Services Coordinator, 34 Central Street, Turners Falls, MA 01376. Bilingual Spanish and Russian applicants encouraged to apply.
We are compiling a list of candidates to call on as short-term kitchen substitutes when needed. Positions available in Turners Falls, Northampton, and Amherst. Send letter and resume to: PCDC-Food Services Coordinator, 34 Central Street, Turners Falls, MA 01376. Bilingual Spanish and Russian applicants encouraged to apply.