Employment Opportunities | MRLA
Any employment opportunities with MRLA will be listed below. If there are none listed and you would like to have your resume on file for potential future openings, you can email them to Mary Boardway at mboardway@mrla.org
Workforce Development Grant and Program Coordinator
To apply for this position please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: asmith@mrla.org.
POSITION: Workforce Development Grant and Program Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: MRLA Educational Foundation
REPORTS TO: Executive Vice President, Education
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 1, 2021
BASIC FUNCTION:
Coordination of Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation workforce development programs and supporting grants.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinates the Workforce Development Grants and Programs
2. Assists the Executive Vice President of Education in delivering on strategic initatives and grants
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
POSITION: Workforce Development Grant and Program Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: MRLA Educational Foundation
REPORTS TO: Executive Vice President, Education
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 1, 2021
BASIC FUNCTION:
Coordination of Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation workforce development programs and supporting grants.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinates the Workforce Development Grants and Programs
- Establish and maintain strong working relationship with program partners to ensure collaboration
- Collaborate with program partners to prepare employers and secure commitments to hire program participants
- As appropriate, integrate Department of Labor (DOL) registered apprenticeship programs or state registered apprenticeship programs with employers
- Engage, educate, and equip employers with resources to best support and retain program participants
- Obtain feedback from employers on the impact of support services
- Perform any other services and deliver any other deliverables reasonably requested by program administrators in furtherance of the programs
2. Assists the Executive Vice President of Education in delivering on strategic initatives and grants
- Support fundraising efforts
- Keeping records of participation
- Research on new and timely information that enhances the grant projects
- Research additional grant opportunities and make recommendations
- Assist in other tasks as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Demonstrate ability to network and build relationships with industry partners
- Demonstrates professional image, maturity, self-confidence and positive attitudes
- Confident, curious, and motivated self-starter committed to continuous learning
- Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Highly effective organizational, time-management, priority-setting and problem-solving skills; able to work on projects within general priorities and parameters of job, while continuing to successfully perform regular duties
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, strong customer service skills and detail oriented
- Knowledge of second/fair chance hiring practices and related resources preferred
- Must be able to pass Michigan Department of Corrections LEIN clearance and work inside Michigan Department of Corrections locations
Database & Network Administrator
To apply for this position please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: mboardway@mrla.org.
POSITION: Database & Network Administrator
DEPARTMENT: Finance & Administration
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Finance & Administration
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for management of the Association’s membership database and support other technology needs of the MRLA staff.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Database Administration
Manages and maintains in-house database software with an emphasis on availability, reliability, and security. Installs, administers and supports the association management software (AMS). Ensures and maintains validity and accuracy of the Association’s data and records. Creates and manages database reports, dashboards and new applications as requested and as needs and changes arise during daily Association operations. Supports database interface for users. Serves as liaison with database host and vendor. Works with vendor to develop solutions for more complex modifications.
2. Provides help desk support to staff and other users
Assists users with workstation hardware and software problems. Provides multi-media support to users for presentations. Provides training to new employees on Association systems and software.
3. Manages the associations IT Network Infrastructure
Monitors the local area network (LAN), the main computer system and servers, both onsite and offsite, for functionality and stability. Assures systems are secure and protected from compromise. Identifies and resolves hardware- and software-related issues. Serve as liaison to outside vendors that support Associations IT infrastructure and systems. Manages all network items including Servers, Firewalls, Switches/Routers, Internet connection, Wireless Internet, Desk phones, Copy Machines/Printers, other office equipment, staff user login accounts, etc. Provides IT materials for Association events as requested
4. Website Support
Works with Communications Department to ensure all site changes and additions are published in a timely manner. Loads completed content on to websites. Assists Communications Department with reviewing and reporting on website traffic and analytics.
Completes other tasks as assigned by Vice President, Finance & Administration as directed.
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
GENERAL PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES AND SKILLS
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work will be performed indoors in a generally comfortable office environment. Employees must possess the following physical requirements:
MRLA is currently working partially remote with migration to more in office time increasing slowly.
To apply for this position please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: mboardway@mrla.org.
POSITION: Database & Network Administrator
DEPARTMENT: Finance & Administration
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Finance & Administration
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for management of the Association’s membership database and support other technology needs of the MRLA staff.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Database Administration
Manages and maintains in-house database software with an emphasis on availability, reliability, and security. Installs, administers and supports the association management software (AMS). Ensures and maintains validity and accuracy of the Association’s data and records. Creates and manages database reports, dashboards and new applications as requested and as needs and changes arise during daily Association operations. Supports database interface for users. Serves as liaison with database host and vendor. Works with vendor to develop solutions for more complex modifications.
2. Provides help desk support to staff and other users
Assists users with workstation hardware and software problems. Provides multi-media support to users for presentations. Provides training to new employees on Association systems and software.
3. Manages the associations IT Network Infrastructure
Monitors the local area network (LAN), the main computer system and servers, both onsite and offsite, for functionality and stability. Assures systems are secure and protected from compromise. Identifies and resolves hardware- and software-related issues. Serve as liaison to outside vendors that support Associations IT infrastructure and systems. Manages all network items including Servers, Firewalls, Switches/Routers, Internet connection, Wireless Internet, Desk phones, Copy Machines/Printers, other office equipment, staff user login accounts, etc. Provides IT materials for Association events as requested
4. Website Support
Works with Communications Department to ensure all site changes and additions are published in a timely manner. Loads completed content on to websites. Assists Communications Department with reviewing and reporting on website traffic and analytics.
Completes other tasks as assigned by Vice President, Finance & Administration as directed.
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Hands-on, technical experience with Association Management Systems preferably Atlas (a Member Clicks/Personify product). Also, other software specific to department use such as Constant Contact, Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics GP, and others. Knowledge of stored procedures and views is required. Knowledge of core business applications, such as AMS/CRM, Financial Management Systems, and internet-based technologies.
- Experience with the following technologies: Microsoft SQL, Business Objects Crystal Reports, Microsoft Visual Studio, .Net framework, Familiarity with SSO, API’s and Web Services a plus, Experience with data analysis and information architecture, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- General understanding of information technology network design and operations.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong customer service skills and be detail oriented.
- A bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent work experience is preferred. A minimum of three years of experience is preferred for the purpose of aligning business needs with technology in a Microsoft SQL and .NET environment. Previous association or related non-profit work experience is preferred.
GENERAL PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Ability to prioritize work and manage time; able to work on projects within general priorities and parameters of job, while continuing to successfully perform regular duties.
- Demonstrates sound judgment in developing recommendations that impact the organization.
- Maintains positive interactions with employees and other users of the Association’s hardware and software.
- Demonstrates professional image, maturity, self-confidence and positive attitudes.
- Articulate in speech and writing; communicates in a clear, concise and fact-based manner.
- Able to communicate technical data and conclusions to a non-technical audience.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work will be performed indoors in a generally comfortable office environment. Employees must possess the following physical requirements:
- Able to communicate with staff on a telephone and hear and speak clearly to members and others served “in person”.
- Has vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, forms, and other communications with or without corrective lenses.
- Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Able to reach above shoulder level to work, as well as bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn, finger and feel.
- Must have ability to travel out-of-town for periods which may be extended, using private or commercial transportation and staying in public accommodations.
- Must have the physical ability to attend meetings, conventions and other events, which may be held in large convention facilities with various accessibility, and maneuver through such facilities to perform a broad variety of duties.
MRLA is currently working partially remote with migration to more in office time increasing slowly.
To apply for this position please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: mboardway@mrla.org.
