City of Dexter Job Openings:
The City of Dexter has multiple job openings. To apply for any of the positions listed below, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a City Employment Application Form (link below) to the City of Dexter, 8123 Main St., 2nd Floor, Dexter, MI 48130 (above the PNC Bank) or e-mail jbreyer@dextermi.gov. These positions are open until filled. The first review of applications will occur on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 5:00pm.
For more detailed information about open positions with the City of Dexter, please visit: https://dextermi.gov/government/job_and_committee_openings.php. Employment Application Forms may be found on the City’s website at: https://www.dextermi.gov/Permits_and_Forms/General_Permits/Employment_Application_2020-02.pdf
Administrative Assistant
The City of Dexter is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to work in the City Offices. Under the supervision of the City Manager, this position is responsible for receptionist duties, cash handling, park use permit review, providing support services for members of staff, and other work as assigned. Must have a high school diploma or GED, be able to use basic computer programs, and be able to interact with the public in a courteous and respectful manner.
Starting wage is $14.99 – 16.96/hour DOQ plus a comprehensive benefit package. The first review of applications for this position will occur on Thursday, March 3, 2022.
Recreation Coordinator
The City of Dexter is seeking an energetic, highly organized, and self-motivated Recreation Coordinator. This position will serve as the City’s Farmers Market Manager and Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival Coordinator. The Recreation Coordinator is a part-time position, and will work approximately 20 – 24 hours per week. Hours are flexible, except candidates must be able to be present during Farmers Market hours (Saturday mornings and Tuesday afternoons, May – October), and during Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival events (August 15 – 20, 2022). Specific duties include: event planning, managing registration, programming, and recruitment for both the Dexter Farmers Market and Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival.
Starting pay is $15 per hour. The first review of applications for this position will occur on Friday, February 25, 2022.
Department of Public Works Summer Positions
The City is currently seeking candidates for multiple part-time summer roles with our Department of Public Works. Primary tasks include parks and downtown maintenance activities. Work hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. These positions are anticipated to work April through September, but start and end dates are negotiable.
Starting pay is $13 – $15 per hour. Applicants must be 18 or older. Open until all positions are filled.
Temporary Sculpture Display Call for Entries
The “Dexter Art Gardens” is an annual outdoor sculpture exhibition sponsored by the Dexter Arts, Culture & Heritage Committee and the City of Dexter. Four (4) temporary outdoor sculptures will be juried and placed on temporary display with the City’s permanent collection for one (1) year: June 2022 – May 2023. The selected pieces will be installed on concrete pads in highly trafficked locations in historic Dexter, Michigan. Artists may submit up to three sculptures for consideration. Entries must be free-standing and durable for year-round outdoor display. Pieces must be able to be secured to a concrete pad. Each selected artist will receive a $900 stipend following installation.
Timeline for selection process:
February 24, 2022 – Deadline for application submissions
Week of March 28, 2022 – Artist notification of selection by email or phone
June 1 – June 15, 2022 – Artwork installation
Applications may be submitted through CaFE application at: https://www.callforentry.org. If you are interested in submitting pieces for potential selection or would like to learn more, please reach out to Josh Tanghe, Assistant to the City Manager at JTanghe@dextermi.gov before February 24, 2022.
