Community Action Project Supervisor

Community Action Project Supervisor

Salary

$36.73 - $41.76 Hourly

Location

Human Services Complex, 121 Martin Luther King Jr St SE, Grand Rapids

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2611-693-3661

Department

Kent County Community Action

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Responsibilities

This Project Supervisor position will be responsible for management and project oversight of emergency and specialized services of various programs throughout KCCA. Duties include assisting in the development of project plans, maintaining project guidelines and procedures, supervising of staff and providing training on programs, policies, and procedures. Other duties include the following:

• Coordinates projects and activities including orientation, eligibility determination, and record keeping.
• Serves as a liaison between community groups, agencies and contractors.
• Represents KCCA on community and state committees.
• Develops and/or assists in the development of project plans, proposals, or funding applications.
• Assists in the development and implementation of systems and procedures to ensure efficient utilization of resources and achievement of project objectives.
• Prepares routine and special reports as required.

Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established guidelines with latitude for independent judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business or Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Human Services, Social Work or related discipline, and four years of progressively responsible experience in administration, including at least one year of supervision. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Must possess thorough working knowledge of related state and federal guidelines, along with strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to provide leadership in setting, maintaining and improving standards to ensure high quality of professional services is essential. Must be able to meet physical requirements required to perform the work of subordinates to this position.

Additional Information

• Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*

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Do you have at least one year of supervisory experience? If yes, please indicate where you gained this experience. If no, please write "No".

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Do you possess a Bachelors degree in Business or Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Human Services, Social Work or related discipline?

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Employer Kent County

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503

Phone 616-632-7440

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