Click link below each posting for specific details and application process. Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, membership in the uniformed services or any other classification which is protected under state or federal law.
Additional questions can be directed to WCAC’s Human Resources Administrator Rachel Kent at 508 762-9823 or
Administration
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer – WCAC is seeking a Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, responsible for ensuring positive visibility and clear internal and external communications for the organization. The Chief Marketing and Communications Officer will approach this work by building and executing a strategic marketing and communications plan with such goals as increased public understanding of WCAC’s mission, consistent branding across all programs, and improved clarity of communications with stakeholders such as clients, community partners, civic, community and legislative leaders and local media. The Chief Marketing and Communications Officer is also responsible for public relations messaging, and planning and developing a consistent brand strategy for internal and external use across all social media, presentations, and web-based platforms. Learn More/Apply Now
Early Education & Care
Through our Early Head Start and Head Start Programs, WCAC provides a continuum of early education and care programming for families throughout Southern Worcester County prenatally through kindergarten enrollment. We strive to support positive parent/child interactions through developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for the whole family to participate in. We offer weekly home visits from prenatal through age three. And then transition to center-based programming for pre-school aged children, helping children learn the kindergarten readiness skills they need to do well in school. Families receive the support they need to meet and advocate for the needs of their children. We currently operate four Head Start Centers in East Brookfield, Leicester, Southbridge, and Webster. WCAC’s Healthy Families program partners with first-time, young moms and dads to provide coaching and support navigating the ups and downs of parenting from pregnancy through age 3.
Lead Teacher (Leicester) – Seeking to hire Lead Teacher for our Leicester Center. The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program that contributes to children’s overall growth, self-esteem, social competence, development and safety of all children. Supervise, train, mentor and evaluate classroom staff. This is a school year position beginning at the end of August through June. Learn More/Apply Now
Assistant Teacher (Leicester) – Seeking to hire Assistant Teacher for our Leicester Center. The Assistant Teacher provides support to classroom teachers in carrying out daily curriculum activities, transition of children and keeping children safe at all times. This is a school year position beginning at the end of August through June. Learn More/Apply Now
Lead Teacher (Southbridge) – Seeking to hire Lead Teacher for our Southbridge Center. The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program that contributes to children’s overall growth, self- esteem, social competence, development and safety of all children. Supervise, train, mentor and evaluate classroom staff. Learn More/Apply Now
Family Support Advocate (Healthy Families) – The Family Support Advocate provides program participants with home visits, advocacy, support, assistance, and education to help them achieve optimal health, development, family stability, and function in their communities in accordance with a participant generated family goal plan. This person will co-facilitate groups and events when needed and trained to do so. Learn More/Apply Now
Fuel Assistance/Energy
WCAC’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), best known as fuel assistance or home heating assistance, helps homeowners and renters pay home heating bills, past due balances on utility bills, and in some cases receiving forgiveness credit and making monthly payments. Financial assistance is available for income-eligible households to help pay home heating bills.
Energy Business Manager – The Energy Business Manager plays a critical role in overseeing financial operations within the Energy Department managing budgets, and ensuring accurate Utility receivables. The Business Manager will produce monthly financial reports, analyze results, and meet regularly with Energy managers and the Finance department to review financial performance. The Business Manager is expected to develop comprehensive knowledge and understanding of how all the Energy grants combine to support the Energy operations as well as the ability to analyze Utility receivables and to ensure timely payment of invoices. Learn More/Apply Now
Heating Systems Specialist – The Heating Systems Specialist is responsible for the evaluation and coordination of existing heating systems replacements through funded programs; retrofitting existing oil, gas, or electric resistance heating systems for energy efficiency upgrades and emergency repairs and installs; and design and consult on Air Source Heat Pump installations. Learn More/Apply Now
Home Energy Advisor – The Home Energy Advisors at WCAC provide expert Energy Efficiency consultation and project management for 1-4 unit income eligible households in our service territory. They will evaluate properties and provide energy savings opportunities to participants. The scope of work includes the evaluation, coordination, and quality completion of Energy Efficiency Improvements including, Weatherization, Appliance Replacements, Heating System upgrades including Air Source Heat pumps. Learn More/Apply Now
New Contractors Welcome: Energy efficiency programs at WCAC are growing. We are actively recruiting new contractors including
- Weatherization Contractors & Crews
- Air Source Heat Pump Contractors
- Heating System Service & Install Contractors
- Electricians – with focus on Knob & Tube evaluations and remediation
- Chimney Maintenance & Liner Specialists
- Asbestos and/or Vermiculite Remediation Contractors
Minority/veteran/women-owned businesses strongly encouraged to apply. Multi-lingual staff encouraged. For additional information contact
