Opportunities with United Way of the Lakeshore

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Thank you for your interest in working with United Way of the Lakeshore. We periodically post employment opportunities, internships, and requests for proposals that support our mission and our work across the Lakeshore. When opportunities are available, you will find details below, including qualifications, timelines, and instructions for how to apply or respond.

If there are no current openings listed, we encourage you to check back regularly for future opportunities.

Career Opportunities

We do not have any current career opportunities available at this time. We encourage you to check back regularly for future openings with United Way of the Lakeshore.

Internship Opportunities

We do not have any current internship opportunities posted at this time. However, we welcome inquiries from individuals seeking internship experience and are open to exploring opportunities based on area of interest, scope of work, and time of year.

For those looking to build skills and engage more deeply in the community, we also encourage you to Lead with United Way by participating in one of our committees.

Contracts - Requests for Proposals

Review current requests for proposals and contract partnership opportunities.

Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinator – Request for Proposal

Type: Contract Opportunity
Service Area: Muskegon County Continuum of Care Network
Release Date: April 9, 2026
Proposal Deadline: May 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST

Overview
The Muskegon County Homeless Continuum of Care Network is seeking up to two qualified entities to support core Continuum of Care functions, including coordination of the FY 2026 HUD CoC Program NOFO application and ongoing collaborative applicant responsibilities such as the Point-in-Time Count, federal reporting, and system coordination.

Contract Details

  • Total contract amount not to exceed $50,000

  • Opportunity may be awarded to one or two entities

  • Anticipated contract term: up to 12 months

  • Expected start date: May 26, 2026

Scope of Work Includes

  • Preparing and submitting the FY 2026 CoC Program NOFO application

  • Coordinating local competition and project ranking

  • Conducting Point-in-Time (PIT) Count and Housing Inventory Count (HIC)

  • Supporting federal reporting and system performance measures

  • Ensuring compliance with HUD CoC Program requirements

How to Apply
Proposals must be submitted via email to Lisa Tyler at lisa@unitedwaylakeshore.org
Subject Line: CoC MI-516 Proposal – CoC Coordinator Contract

Deadline: May 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST

Equal Opportunity Statement

United Way of the Lakeshore is an equal opportunity employer and values a broad range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We are committed to building a workplace and community partnerships rooted in respect and belonging.

Questions?

For questions about employment, internships, or proposal opportunities, please contact:

Stephanie Ladegast
Operations Director
stephanie@unitedwaylakeshore.org
(231) 332-4000