Join the CAPE team!

Learn more about employment opportunities for the summer of 2023! 
We have multiple summer positions available. Explore position descriptions and details in the sections below. When you are ready to apply, click on the application link below. fill in your information, and select all positions you'd like to apply for! Only one application necessary. 

Questions? Reach out! 
Susan Nielsen (CAPE director): [email protected]

Summer Program Coordinator

Start date: June 5, 2023 
​End date: August 13, 2023
This position will focus on providing oversight for coordination and logistics of summer programming for CAPE.  This position is administrative in nature, and will also require great communication skills.
  • Managing overall summer schedule. 
  • Managing instructors schedule, payrolls, preparation and ongoing support. 
  • Communicate with students and parents about program details. 
  • Develop and use surveys to collect feedback on program quality. 
  • Provide recommendations for quality improvement for summer programming. 

Farm Education Coordinator

Start date: June 12, 2023
End date: August 20, 2023
This position works with local agencies and community partners to coordinate a program that brings youth to local farms. 
  • Curriculum development in the areas of biology, ecology, food security, and health. 
  • Working with the network of local farmers to ensure a safe learning environment.​
  • Communication with partners. 
  • Creating a schedule and ensuring it is followed. 
  • Support local and community gardens to care for them over the summer. 

Makerspace Program Coordinator/Instructor

Start date: June 5, 2023 
​End date: August 13, 2023
This position will focus on assisting with implementation of summer programming in the Makerspace and teaching sessions in build, art, and tinkering.
  • Accessing or developing activities and projects for K12 students to build, craft, or tinker. 
  • Populate an activities database for future projects. 
  • Assist with and instruct sessions with students. 
  • Coordinate the makerspace schedule and plan and prepare for sessions. 
  • Build relationships with local maker communities and tinkerers to add to our community and volunteer lists. 

Makerspace Development/Expansion

Start date: June 5, 2023 
​End date: August 13, 2023
This position will focus on assisting with developing the infrastructure and capacity of the CAPE makerspace in order to expand offerings and access.
  • Work with Makerspace supervisor to enhance physical space.
  • Connect with local and national donors for tools and equipment for programs. 
  • Build relationships with local makerspaces to coordinate programming.
  • Assist with session prep and maintaining safety standard.
  • Research and support development of any missing safety procedures and policies governing the space.
  • Recruit volunteers to work in the space.

Summer Program Instructor - Nature/Outdoor Education

Start date: June 12, 2023
​End date: August 20, 2023
This position will focus on developing programming for K12 students with hands-on sessions. To learn about nature, ecology, and environmental issues.  This role will be actively instructing students in topics related to these issues.  
  • Finding, accessing or developing curriculum in the topics of nature, ecology, environment, climate change, and food security. 
  • Conduct/instruct sessions with students ranging in ages from 5 to 18. 
  • Research and being a citizen science group for summer activity and make recommendations for continuing in the fall. 
  • Work with all CAPE team and service members to collect feedback on summer experiences. 

Capacity Building/Infrastructure

​Start date: June 12, 2023
End date: August 20, 2023
This position will focus on assisting with building infrastructure capacity for the organization including populating databases, implementing and using contact management software, populating volunteer databases, and other projects as needed.
  • Using technology to learn software in database management and populating several databases. 
  • Working with all team and service members to train on how to use databases once populated. 
  • Make any Informational Technology (IT) recommendations where needed. 
  • Train existing staff on new databases or technology. 
  • Support other programming and project development. 

Education Research/Curriculum Development

​Start date: June 12, 2023
End date: August 20, 2023
This position will focus on researching education strategies for specific goals for the organization for summer and fall programming.  
  • A major area of interest is innovative schools and programs to offer to at-risk students.  Examples of this would include a program with Michigan After School Program called Million Girl Moonshot which encourages girls in 4 to 8 grades to experience science and engineering projects and consider careers in STEM.
  • Other areas of development include a self-directed learning lab for grades 9 to 12 to promote independent thinking and work habits to prepare students for the world of work or moving on to postsecondary education and training options. ​
  • One major goal for this service member will be to generate a database of FREE resources available to all students K to 12 in a variety of topics.

Public Relations/Marketing Outreach Coordinator

Start date: June 5, 2023 
​End date: August 13, 2023 
This position will increase community outreach to broadcast CAPE programs that serve students and families in our community.  A main focus will be to determine strategies of making our programs accessible to low income and underserved youth.
  • Review community data regarding population needs. 
  • Create and implement marketing strategies to reach community youth. 
  • Develop relationships with local community partners. 
  • Recruit volunteers for programs. 
  • Attend community events to inform people about the organization and services. 
  • Work with CAPE team to create innovative marketing strategies. 

Marketing Strategist/Event Planning

Start date: June 20, 2023 
​End date: August 28, 2023
This position will focus on developing long term marketing strategies for various aspects of the organization.  Efforts at developing an events calendar for the upcoming academic year starting in September will support fundraising and outreach directives. 
  • Collaborate with other summer service member in Public Relations and Marketing to review community data and understand the population. 
  • Work with CAPE team to understand long term goals and develop recommendations for outreach. 
  • Create a schedule of fundraising events and initiatives for CAPE to implement during the academic year in 2023-24. 
  • Assist with implementing marketing activities during summer service in conjunction with fellow service members. 

STEM Program Instructor

Start date:  June 12, 2023
End date: August 20, 2023
This position will focus on developing and instructing programming for K-12 students with hands-on sessions in the STEM field. 
  • Recommend existing or develop new STEM curriculum for summer sessions. 
  • Instruct sessions in STEM related topics. 
  • Participate in research for future STEM sessions for after school programming. 
  • Research and evaluate to make recommendation on STEM curriculum/projects/organizations.
  • Evaluate local university curriculum to incorporate into CAPE programs. 
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