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Crystal Jackson

Director of Human Resources
(616) 452-3226 x3036

Working at UMCH

Each year, United Methodist Community House reaffirms its commitment to providing an environment that is free of harassment and discrimination, that fosters the professional development of each individual. Recruitment, selection, promotions, compensation and other personnel actions shall be based on professional abilities and qualifications and shall reflect our obligation to fill each and every position in UMCH with the best talent available.

UMCH is committed to ensuring that women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans have full access to equal employment opportunity. UMCH does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, national origin, race, height, weight, disabilities, veteran status or marital status.

Want to go from ordinary to superhero status? Come join our team of dedicated superheroes! We are looking for Lead, Mentor, and Assistant Teachers for our program providing care, education, and growth to children 6 weeks up to kindergarten age.

While our goal is to grow and educate our children’s future, we are also committed to growing our staff member’s future. When team members are ready to start their educational journey, we are here to help and support!

Our Child Development Center staff contribute to the mission of the United Methodist Community House by providing educational and caregiving leadership to the classroom, by working in collaboration with the Lead Teacher and assigned volunteers, to create a developmentally appropriate program for our students and ensuring program compliance and environmental safety.

    Please send resume and cover letter to Crystal Jackson, Director of Human Resources at cjackson@umchousegr.org.

    We are currently accepting applications for teachers on an ongoing basis.

      Primary responsibilities involve communication with bus drivers during their am/pm and midday routes, providing mentoring as necessary, and to collaborate and interact with others in a positive, effective manner. Lead Drivers serve as a substitute driver or monitor as needed, and dispatch fleet operations. Lead Drivers develop and onboard instruction in all phases of transportation operations.

      The full list of duties and job description can be found here.

      Please send resume and cover letter to Crystal Jackson, Director of Human Resources at cjackson@umchousegr.org.

      The Development Associate will have an exciting opportunity to join UMCH as we launch a historic capital campaign to expand our facility and better meet the growing demand for our services throughout Kent County. This position will provide oversight for the donor database, gift acceptance, and gift acknowledgment process. Alongside the Development Director, the Development Associate will support the implementation of our annual fundraising strategy to support the mission of UMCH, and will implement digital communication strategies with external audiences through social media, the UMCH website, and email blasts. They will also play a key coordination role in the capital campaign, working alongside other UMCH staff members, consultants, and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail, a love for problem-solving and learning new things, and an interest in building and maintaining meaningful relationships with donors. They will enjoy working and interacting with people with a wide variety of backgrounds and points of view. Most importantly, they will have the desire to contribute to a strong team while building a more vibrant and equitable community for all.

      The full list of duties and job description can be found here.

      Please send resume and cover letter to Denavvia Mojet, Director of Development at dmojet@umchousegr.org.

      Apprentice positions are also available. Please reach out to us directly at 616-452-3226 and ask for Crystal Jackson.

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