Going Pro Talent Fund: Jobs Available

Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has received a generous grant from Michigan Works Macomb/St. Clair through the Going Pro Talent Fund to hire and train employees. Certain criteria apply for eligibility within Michigan Works and we can guide you through connecting with their team. To begin the application process, please submit your resume to maggie@wigs4kids.org -  We have the following positions available:

Events/Volunteers Coordinator - will learn how to prepare for, plan and execute events & fundraisers from within the organization and how to collaborate with third-party fundraisers. This trainee will also be taught volunteer management: from working with supporters on an individual level or groups at events onsite & in the community. They will become proficient at using GalaxyDigital; a new software program that will help them be successful at their job.

Digital Marketing Coordinator - trainees will be taught the basics of design if they have no prior digital marketing skills; then they will grow into more advanced work by creating TV slides, billboard artwork, program booklets, additional printed materials, etc. They will also learn about the charity's social media channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Youtube, etc and how to update them.

Finance/Quickbooks Coordinator - will work with our finance director to learn all aspects of utilizing Quickbooks; with a special focus on nonprofit accounting. This will include processing monetary gifts, merchandise purchases, in-kind donations of goods & services, etc. Support at events in the community by accepting donations, selling raffle tickets, managing silent auctions. During preparation for our annual elective audit for W4K, they will assist where needed.

Hair Donation Coordinator - They will work in the hair donation department and will help open hair donations sent to the organization from 65 countries around the world. While gaining an understanding of how to utilize Excel to log donations, send mass mail merges (digitally and hard mail) through Publisher/Outlook/Word. They will also learn how to process merchandise sales through Quickbooks and prepare merchandise for mailing. Packaging hair for shipping to the wig manufacturers.

Hospitality Coordinator - This is the first person guests interact with when they visit the Wellness Center or call. In hospitality, they will learn how to manage the front desk area; addressing phone calls, making appointments, reading & responding to emails, ordering wigs, tours of the facility, while providing a warm & welcoming environment for our guests.

Social Work Coordinator - They will shadow our social worker with permission from parents & children to learn how intake evaluations & counseling services are provided on an individual, group and family basis. Grief and loss counseling is also offered and the trainee will learn how to address this need when working with our families. They will participate in all group activities, classes, field trips.

The hair restoration specialist position is separate from the hair donation coordinator as outlined below:

Hair Restoration Specialist - Through the Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration certification program, licensed cosmetologists will learn wig measurement, ordering, cutting and styling. Training will be facilitated by Maggie Varney, Founder & CEO. Trainees will learn that the program is more than providing a hair replacement system; we also support the psychological, social & emotional healing of our kids. Upon completion, each individual will be evaluated and certification awarded. More information can be found here: https://www.wigs4kids.org/how-you-can-help/cuts-4-a-cause.html

Our Friend & Supporter: Extra Credit Union

When Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc attends career fairs, we share job opportunities and also connect with other vendors seeking to expand their teams. We are so fortunate to work with many credit unions in the community. Extra Credit...

Lucky 21st Annual Gala Tickets Available

Every year, we host a signature event through Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to celebrate our wig recipients & families, their courage and strength. Our Lucky 21st Annual Gala will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 5:30 -...

May Makeup Class a Success!

Thank you to our friends & beauty professionals at Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX who helped facilitate our makeup class at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc this afternoon. We utilized beautiful...

Pre-Gala Raffle Tickets Are Here!

Our pre-gala raffle tickets are here! This is a great opportunity to help 9 Michigan children receive wigs through Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan at no charge while earning a chance to win $1,000 cash prize. Tickets are $10 each and only 1,000...

Women Thrive Conference

Today we had the honor of attending the Women Thrive Conference, hosted by MichBusiness - a day of celebration, informative panel discussions, facilitated networking opportunities, and knowledge-sharing. It is advised by a distinguished board of...

Walsh College Spring Career Fair 2024

Today, Walsh College held its annual Spring Career Fair and Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc was invited to participate. The nonprofit sector is an exciting and rewarding career path; full of opportunities to be of service while growing...

Kroger Community Rewards - 1st Quarter 2024

A special shoutout to our Kroger shoppers! 114 households participated in the first quarter's Kroger Community Rewards, raising a total of $316.69 to benefit the children of Michigan. If you're a Kroger guest and have not yet utilized the...

M.C. Shine Rug Cleaning Day

M. C. Shine in Fort Gratiot, Michigan provides 24/7 emergency restoration services, carpet cleaning and commercial janitorial services to southeast Michigan. They have generously chosen Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as their charity of choice...

Happy Mother’s Day 2024

Motherhood defines unconditional love and today Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc celebrates mothers everywhere and those who serve as motherly figures in the lives of others. You are valued, cherished and we wish you a beautiful holiday...

4,800 Hair Donations in the 1st Quarter of 2024

4,800 hair donations were sent to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan just in the first quarter of 2024! This is amazing and we thank all of our wonderful donors for stepping up to support the kids. If you’re currently in the process of...

April Facebook & Instagram Donors

Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan would like to make a special shoutout to all of our Facebook & Instagram donors for the month of April. Our Honorary Board member Dana Camphous-Peterson dedicated her birthday fundraiser to help the kids and...

Macomb Business Awards

We had the honor of attending the Macomb Business Awards today hosted by Macomb County Planning & Economic Development & the Macomb County Chamber. We had the privilege last year of being chosen to receive the "Small But Mighty"...

Guidestar Platinum Award 2024

Guidestar by Candid is a charity watchdog that serves as a premier destination for donors to find nonprofit organizations that align with their charitable giving goals. Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is honored to have been renewed for a...

Douglas J Aveda Spring Career Fair 2024

Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc was invited with Go Green Salon located inside our Wellness Center to share information about job opportunities for licensed beauty professionals at the Douglas J Aveda Institute Royal Oak Spring Career Fair...

St. Peters Lutheran Cut-a-Thon 2024

Heartfelt gratitude to the kind & caring staff and students of St. Peters Lutheran School who held a cut-a-thon in support of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan today! K-5 classes enjoyed watching 2 of their teachers and fellow peers donate...

Credit Union Corporate Sponsors

Please join us in thanking two community-minded businesses that have made generous contributions to become corporate sponsors for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala: Christian Financial Credit Union and Michigan First Credit Union Foundation. They will help...

A Special Thanks to Mike’s on the Water

After selecting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc as their charity of choice for the month of April, Mike's on the Water raised $2,000 to sponsor two children’s wigs and support services through our  Adopt-a-Kid program! They...

Zenagen Product Line for Hair Regrowth

Not all of our children at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc lose ALL of their hair, based on their diagnosis, treatment plan and current health status which can all affect hair loss patterns. We recently took an education class on the...

Fraser High School Job Fair

Today we had wonderful community outreach at Fraser High School who invited us to their job fair. We connected with students, offered career & volunteer opportunities and even met a few vendors who have shown their support to Maggie’s Wigs...
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