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The Advantage CLIPPER
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October 23, 2023
Have a passion for assisting
others and making a difference
Competitive Pay, 5 Day Work Week,
Excellent Benefits
The Company:
Action pact, Inc., is a community action agency deeply rooted in the promise of improving lives and
communities. For over 50 years, we have worked alongside local partners and have become integral to
the progress of the individuals and families in the communities we serve. Join up with action pact, an
agency that was built on the promise that every family should have an opportunity for success. Action
pact, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Action pact provides an array of services and benefits directed toward improving the economic status of
low and moderate-income persons, including:
• Head Start
• Community Care/Elderly Services
• Community Services
• Weatherization
• ETS (Educational Talent Search)
• CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
The Position:
The Executive Board of Directors of action pact, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of
Executive Director. The Executive Director, leading a team of approximately 375 staff members, with
approximately 15 direct reports, works in partnership with the Board to accomplish action pact’s mis
sion, creates and maintains a clear vision for the agency and is responsible for carrying out the work for
the agency.
A qualifying candidate will have:
• Demonstrated leadership, relationship building, management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise subordinate staff and provide administration guidance,
management, and leadership.
• Knowledge of nonprofit operations, policies, procedures, funding sources, federal and state
program policy requirements, and regulations.
• Be responsible for interpreting board policy, statements and directives and communicating such to
advisory boards, appropriate staff and outside entities as needed.
•Be responsible for coordinating with program directors and fiscal officer to ensure safeguarding of
agency assets.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Services, Leadership, Administration, or related
field is required.
Experience: Five years of related experience in the administration and management of government
contracted programs.
Hiring Range: $115,440-130,611
The location: This position is located at 510 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA 31501
Why Should You Apply?
Paid Time Off & Sick Leave that accrues day 1
13 Paid Holidays & Monday- Friday Work Week!
Low Cost Medical Insurance-Free Employee Dental & Vision Insurance
Free Life Insurance up to 2 times salary-Free Long-Term Disability
Retirement Plan eligibility day 1 & MORE
Our team at action pact works hard, has fun, and changes people’s fives. If you are looking for work that
is challenging and meaningful, come join our team!
Interested?
Please apply online at www.myactionpact.org
Click “Join the Action” View current open positions.
Applications will be accepted through close of business/4:30 PM on October 19,2023.
INVITATION TO BID
The Housing Authority of the City of Lyons, Georgia (HACL) will receive bids for fur
nishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services required to replace 12 (twelve) heat
pump systems, indoor and outdoor, located at scattered sites in Lyons, Georgia. All bids
should be received no later than 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the Ly
ons Housing Authority Administrative Office located at 208 North Lanier Street in Lyons,
Georgia 30436. The contract will be awarded by 3:00 PM on Friday, November 3, 2023.
Copies of Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained from the HACL Ad
ministrative Office. Interested contractors may call 912-526-8504 or visit our office for
more information. Our office hours are 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 Noon and 1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Before submitting a bid, contractors who would like to schedule a time to visit the work
sites and view equipment and address questions before preparing a bid, can contact Kevin
Taylor at 478-331-8900.
Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth
in the specifications must be paid on this job in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act.
The Housing Authority of the City of Lyons reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to
waive any informalities in the bidding.
No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of bids
without the consent of the Housing Authority.
Housing Authority of the City of Lyons 208 North Lanier Street Lyons, Georgia 30436
Shawnee M. Gunn, Executive Director Kevin Taylor, LHA Clerk of Works
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Lyons Housing Authority is seeking an
Occupancy/Maintenance Clerk
The Lyons Housing Authority is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the
full-time position of Occupancy/Maintenance Clerk. This is a highly responsible
administrative position which reports directly to the Executive Director. Duties
performed include application intaking, leasing apartments, providing customer
service, and maintaining maintenance work orders and reports and lease compli
ance enforcement. All duties must be performed in accordance with Program rules
and regulations.
The ideal candidate should have at least five (5) years' experience working in the
leasing and occupancy of federally subsidized housing properties. A high school
diploma or equivalent is required. A degree from an accredited college or univer
sity is a plus.
The salary for this position begins at $31,200.00, depending on experience, certifi
cations, and education. An excellent benefit package including medical insurance,
retirement, paid holidays, and vacation is also offered.
If interested, please send a resume to: lyonsha@bellsouth.net
by October 27, 2023. Please enter "Resume" on the Subject line.