Executive Director -- Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan

Posted: October 14, 2026

General Duties:

The Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan (4AM) seeks a strategic, collaborative Executive Director to lead the statewide association representing Michigan's Area Agencies on Aging. Reporting to and working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director advances 4AM's mission through advocacy, member engagement, partnerships, and effective organizational leadership.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; master's preferred.
• Five+ years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, aging services, health care, public policy, government affairs, social services, or a related field.
• Experience leading staff, managing budgets, developing strategic initiatives, and working with a governing board.

Full Description.

How to Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by November 6, 2026.

Early Childhood & Policy and Program Associate -- Michigan’s Children

Posted: October 14, 2026

General Duties:

This Associate will focus on issues related to early childhood systems in Michigan. We define these issues broadly, from prenatal to Kindergarten, early education & care, early abuse & neglect prevention through family supports, baby courts, early Childhood and maternal mental health, etc. We work on these issues in different ways – sometimes investing deeply and driving change, sometimes working systemically with partners, and sometimes just lending our voice. We use our resources strategically and aim to have an out-sized impact.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Wide familiarity with early childhood issues and systems, and deep knowledge of at least one early childhood sector.
• Strong skills in research, writing and analyzing data. Data geeks and policy wonks will feel at home on our team!
• Strong working knowledge and/or experience in policy and state government processes including legislative processes, and advocacy.

Full Description.

Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000 annually

How to Apply:

Instead of writing a standard cover letter, please send us a letter that answers these three
questions:

1. How has early childhood been a central focus of your work/life?
2. What do you see as two urgent issues in early childhood in Michigan today?
3. Tell us one area you would be great at in this position and one area you would have to grow in.

Email cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Applications received by Wednesday, October 21st, 2026, will be prioritized; applications received after that date will be reviewed on an as needed basis.

Departmental Analyst 9-P11 -- Department of Insurance and Financial Services

Posted: October 9, 2026

General Duties:

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as an analyst in the Office of Appeals and Market Regulation. This position is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters - helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan’s insurance and financial services industries.

Full description.

Requirements:

Education

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

• Departmental Analyst 9
  • No specific type or amount is required.
• Departmental Analyst 10
  • One year of professional experience.
• Departmental Analyst P11
  • Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Full description.

Pay Range: $26.63 - $41.73 per hour

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Departmental Analyst 9-P11 -- Department of Insurance and Financial Services

Posted: October 6, 2026

General Duties:

The right candidate will support Michigan consumers by developing and implementing educational programs on insurance and financial services, including no-fault automobile insurance. As an Outreach Coordinator, you will serve as the office’s primary resource for consumer education and will work with DIFS’ Office of Communications to draft educational materials and presentations on insurance and financial topics. This role also requires travel to deliver presentations and engage directly with consumers and external stakeholder groups, representing the department and providing clear, accessible information on key issues.

Full Description.

Requirements:

Education

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

• Departmental Analyst 9
  • No specific type or amount is required.
• Departmental Analyst 10
  • One year of professional experience.
• Departmental Analyst P11
  • Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Alternate Education and Experience

• Departmental Analyst 9 - 12 
  • Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.

Full Description.

Pay Range: $26.63 - $41.73 per hour

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Fiscal Analyst -- House Fiscal Agency

Posted: October 5, 2026

General Duties:

HFA Fiscal Analysts review the Governor's budget recommendation and assist legislators in developing budgetary alternatives; review and prepare budget bills, supplemental appropriations, and certain transfer requests; provide fiscal impact statements on legislative proposals; research and analyze fiscal issues at the request of Representatives; monitor state and national situations for budgetary implications; and prepare reports and documents to assist legislative deliberations.

Full description.

Requirements:

Requires a degree in public policy, public administration, economics, governmental finance, or other appropriate field of study. Master's degree strongly preferred. Must have strong quantitative skills, qualitative research skills, the ability to effectively communicate public policy issues verbally and in writing, proficiency in developing and using spreadsheet and database applications, and the ability to work effectively
with legislators, legislative staff, and governmental and private sector executives. Practical experience with budget analysis and the legislative process is desirable.

Pay Range: $62,500

How to Apply:

Email resume, cover letter, academic transcripts, and a brief writing sample on a public policy topic to: [email protected], Attention: Mary Ann Cleary, Director, House Fiscal Agency. The position posting will close on October 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.

Senior Source Water Policy Manager -- Alliance for the Great Lakes

Posted: September 29, 2026

General Duties:

The Senior Source Water Policy Manager works on critical unmet water quantity challenges in the Great Lakes region. They develop research questions and methods, plan and conduct research to identify causes, impacts, and solutions, develop policy analyses, and publicly educate and communicate findings to stakeholders in support of advocacy efforts under the Water Resources Program of the Alliance’s strategy. The Manager works collaboratively with partners across the Basin to achieve the Alliance’s water quantity goals. They serve as a key liaison to researchers, project partners, and stakeholders across the Alliance’s focus states. The Manager maintains a working knowledge of Great Lakes source water programs and policies as they affect the Great Lakes and uses that knowledge to recommend new opportunities within the Alliance’s programs, with a particular emphasis on supporting underserved and disadvantaged communities. They ensure timely and high-quality execution of relevant Alliance strategic plan deliverables, and partner with a variety of other staff members to support internal work planning, external communications, grant proposals, and reports.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or JD preferred, with at least seven years of increasing professional experience in water policy research and analysis, natural resources management, government affairs, or similar field.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills, with the ability to independently track policy and regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions and quickly identify critical legislative and regulatory provisions. 

Full Description.

How to Apply:

Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, references, and writing or work sample that demonstrates relevant qualifications to [email protected]. Include the job title in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis starting on September 18th, 2026, and until the position is filled. 

Advocacy and Membership Coordinator -- Michigan Pharmacists Association

Posted: September 28, 2026

General Duties:

The Advocacy & Membership Coordinator supports the Governmental Affairs, Communications, and Membership departments, reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer who oversees each of these departments. This role will assist in the planning and execution of membership and advocacy events and campaigns while monitoring and relaying regular departmental communications.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Advocacy Coordination Support:
  • Assist in communications and scheduling between the Chief Strategy Officer, Michigan Legislative Offices, Government Departments, and multiclient lobbying contractors for advocacy-related meetings and events.
• Membership Administrative Support:
  • Serve as the first point of contact for routine membership inquiries via phone and email,
    resolving standard questions directly and escalating complex or sensitive matters to other
    staff as needed.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in business, communications, political science, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of administrative, event planning, legislative, or government affairs experience.

Full Description.

Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

How to Apply:

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume/CV to Eric Roath, MPA chief strategy officer, at [email protected]. Please include at least 2 references, at least one of them being a professional reference, that we may contact following the interview process.

Senior Program Manager-Communications -- Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence

Posted: September 28, 2026

General Duties:

The Senior Program Manager – Communications handles MCEDSV's day-to-day communications and helps shape its public voice. This is a hands-on, mid-career role for a skilled communicator who can move fluidly between strategy and execution, developing messaging and campaigns one day, writing a press release, or managing the website the next. The Senior Program Manager – Communications translates complex issues of domestic and sexual violence, public policy, and prevention into accessible, ethical, survivor-centered content that advances MCEDSV's mission and supports its member programs.

Full Description.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings a strong communications background, a genuine commitment to our work and is comfortable handling sensitive subject matter with care. This role is well suited to a passionate individual who is ready to step up from a generalist role into ownership of an organization's communications function, with room to grow.

Full Description.

Pay Range: $65,000 annually

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing or communication samples to: [email protected].