Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting a team while making a meaningful difference in your community? Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking a Department Administrative Assistant to help ensure the smooth operation of our Energy Assistance Department while supporting programs that improve the lives of individuals and families throughout East Central Minnesota. As the Department Administrative Assistant, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the department by providing high-level administrative support to the Department Director and staff. This position requires excellent communication, strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality. What You’ll Do (see Job Description for full list of job duties): • Department Administrative Assistant is full-time Monday through Friday from 7:00a.m. – 3:30p.m.; Salary range is $24.35 - $32.46 (starting salary is dependent upon qualifications). • Provide administrative support to the Department Director and department staff. • Responsible for the supervision of staff (assigning, instructing, and checking the work of 4 to 7 other employees). • Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, and meeting minutes. • Coordinate schedules, meetings, travel, and appointments. • Maintain department records and electronic filing systems. • Track reports, performance data, and department deadlines. • Process purchase orders, vouchers, and other administrative documents. • Assist with department hiring processes, onboarding, and employment postings. • Respond professionally to customer inquiries by phone, email, and in person. • Help ensure compliance with agency policies, funding requirements, and record retention standards. • Represent the department at meetings and community events as needed. Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • 3+ years of related administrative or office support experience. • Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass a BCA background study. • Consistently dependable, with a strong work ethic. • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Proficiency in managing sensitive information with discretion. • Ability to work effectively across socio-economic and cultural differences. Why Join Us? • Vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays (including one floating holiday), Retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements, Health Insurance (including a Health HSA option), Dental and Life Insurance, and Business travel reimbursed at the Federal IRS rate. • Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team serving the community. • Opportunities for training, growth, and mentorship. 👉 How to Apply: Submit your employment application or resume in person, via united states postal mail or email to lap@lakesandpines.org. POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Questions regarding position or application procedure please contact Ken Bass, Energy Programs Director (320) 679-1800 ext. 125 or kennethb@lakesandpines.org Lakes & Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Position is open until filled.

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Department Administrative Assistant

As a Child Care Partnership Teacher, you will be: Responsible for developing and implementing a classroom of up to twelve Head Start preschool children in conjunction with a community-based child care program. Duties include providing classroom supervision on a daily basis, conducting two 1½ hour home visits per child, and two parent-teacher conferences for enrolled families each year. We are excited to offer you: • Fixed starting pay rate of $21.81 per hour • Medical, dental, and life insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements • Vacation and sick leave • 13 paid holidays, including one floating holiday • Work mileage reimbursement at the current Federal rate • Education reimbursement opportunities and professional development opportunities Qualifications: • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education • More than one year of experience working with children ages 0-5 • Must have reliable transportation • Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage in compliance with Minnesota State guidelines on the vehicle used for work related travel • Ability to effectively work across differences, especially socio-economic and cultural differences For more information, a full job description and/or application, please visit our office: 1700 Maple Ave. E., Mora, MN 55051, call us: (320) 679-1800, or visit our website: www.lakesandpines.org/employment. Applications and/or resumes are accepted until position is filled. Lakes and Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Position is open until filled.

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Child Care Partnership Teacher

As a Classroom Teacher, you will be: Responsible for implementing a pre-school classroom of up to twenty children. Duties include providing classroom supervision on a daily basis, conducting one home visit per child, and three parent-teacher conferences for enrolled families. We are excited to offer you: • Fixed starting pay rate of $23.50 per hour • Medical, dental, and life insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements • Vacation and sick leave • 13 paid holidays, including one floating holiday • Work mileage reimbursement at the current Federal rate • Education reimbursement opportunities and professional development opportunities Qualifications: • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education • More than one year of experience working with children ages 0-5 • Must have reliable transportation • Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage in compliance with Minnesota State guidelines on the vehicle used for work related travel • Ability to effectively work across differences, especially socio-economic and cultural differences For more information, a full job description and/or application, please visit our office: 1700 Maple Ave. E., Mora, MN 55051, call us: (320) 679-1800, or visit our website: www.lakesandpines.org/employment. Applications and/or resumes are accepted until position is filled. Lakes and Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Position is open until filled.

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Classroom Teacher

Weatherization Crew Worker Salary Range $20.63 – $26.30 Minimum Requirements: The Crew Worker is required to install, under instruction of the Lead Crew Worker, devices and materials to reduce the infiltration of air and the loss of heat through the exterior of eligible dwellings. They will assist the Lead Crew Worker in organizing job sequence. This position performs energy conservation measures to homes as delineated in the work orders. A variety of manual and power tools are used in job functions. Work to be performed in all climatic conditions. The Crew Worker will assume the duties and responsibilities of the Lead Crew Worker in the absence of the Lead Crew Worker at the direction of program and Agency supervisory personnel. Qualifications: • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including but not limited to, lifting, bending, twisting, climbing ladders and lifting required equipment. • Valid Driver’s License • Favorable background check • Must be 18 or older to apply • Experience in residential construction is helpful, but not necessary. • Ability to work with diverse cultures and economic backgrounds. The position is Full Time and Benefits of this job include: • Medical, dental, and life insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements • Vacation and sick leave • 13 Paid holidays, including one floating holiday • Work mileage reimbursement at the current Federal rate For more information, questions, full job description and/or application please call our office at (320) 679-1800 or visit our website at www.lakesandpines.org/employment Applications and/or resumes are accepted until position is filled. Lakes & Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Position is open until filled.

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Crew Worker

In accordance with federal and state laws, Lakes and Pines CAC is an equal opportunity employer, contractor and provider of services. The Agency will maintain a policy of non– discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. All aspects of employment within the Agency will be governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, public assistance status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity,status as a parent, familial status, or in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

If an applicant needs reasonable accommodations for the employment application process, please contact Lakes and Pines either by phone, mail, email or in person and request such consideration. (Such as sign language, interpreter, materials in large print, accessibility)

Individuals are encouraged to complete an Employment Application form whether or not a vacancy currently exists. Employment applications will be kept on file for one year and will be considered for appropriate job vacancies.