Careers

Do you want a career that makes a significant impact?

The Refugee Development Center looks for dedicated and passionate individuals who want to make an impact in mid-Michigan. Open jobs are listed below. To apply for any open posiotion, please fill out the link to the google form application and email us with your resume and cover letter.

Finance Specialist

Overview: Refugee Development Center seeks a finance specialist, part time for 20 hours per week (with occasional need for more). The position is supervised by the Executive Director and would include tasks including bookkeeping, payroll, grants management, creating, managing and analyzing budgets.

Click here for the full job description: Finance Specialist

Hours: Part-time; ~20 hours per week, additional hours possible. Pay Rate: $20-$27 per hour; Commensurate with experience and training. Benefits: Retirement plan; generous vacation, sick and holiday pay Timeline: Applications will be accepted until 12:00 noon on July 31, 2024 or until the position is filled.

To apply: Complete the application here. and send a cover letter and resume to Erika Brown-Binion at ebrown@rdclansing.org detailing your experience and what motivates you about this opportunity. Please write in the subject line: Application for Finance Specialist

English Teacher

Overview: Candidate will provide English instruction to adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) using curriculum aligned to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Candidate should have previous experience teaching English for speakers of other languages. Candidate must be organized, have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be flexible. A successful candidate will embody the values of the RDC in their role: Compassion, Collaboration, Innovation, Education, Welcoming, Cultural Humility, and Commitment.

Click for full position description: English and Computer Teacher

• Hours: In Person. 12 hours minimum, additional hours and FT possible, depending on teaching more classes and additional responsibilities assumed; 9:30am-11:30am ; 12:00-2:00pm and 5:30pm-7:30pm Monday thru Thursday
• Pay Rate: $17.00-$21.00/hour; Commensurate with experience and credentials.
• Benefits: For Full time: Retirement plan; fully paid health benefits, generous vacation, sick and holiday pay.
• TIMELINE: Applications will be accepted until Mionday July 22nd for Fall positions.

To apply: Complete the application here. Send resume & cover letter, complete with reference contact information, to Erika Brown-Binion, Executive Director at ebrown@rdclansing.org.

Cultural Broker/Interpreter

Overview: RDC is looking for competent Interpreters to provide assistance to non-English speakers across a range of activities. The interpreter will provide interpretation services in various settings such as during home visits, at RDC program locations and via phone calls. A cultural broker as a liaison, a cultural guide helping assist the RDC and all the families we serve in providing culturally and linguistically competent programs and practices. Cultural Brokers from key refugees and immigrant groups in Lansing are sought to help support our programs and families.

Priority:

• Dari/Pashto
• Spanish
• Swahili
• Arabic
• Kinyarwanda

Pay: $15.00- 17.00/hour to start, depending on previous experience and educational background See full job description here: Cultural Broker To apply: Complete the application here. Call 517-999-5090 with questions.