Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
If you are looking for a career helping to transform individual lives and social systems, then we would love to talk to you! JustDane is currently recruiting for several roles to join our professional team in creating a just and equitable community.
JustDane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Production & Sales Assistant at Just Bakery, part-time
NOW HIRING:
Just Bakery Production & Sales Assistant
Application Deadline: January 23rd, 2026
The Production Assistant works as part of a production team to prepare and bake Just Bakery products for sale in the community. The Production Assistant works to ensure program integrity by assisting in the mentoring of students in the Just Bakery program both within the production kitchen and on sales sites as students learn customer services skills. This is a hands-on position and most of the Production Assistant functions are conducted from the production floor. Just Bakery may produce 365 days per year, including some holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the day to day operations of Just Bakery.
- As part of a team, assist in the development of batters and dough for bakery products.
- Strictly adhere to kitchen and product standards.
- Assist with the documentation and adherence to policies and procedures relative to the receiving and warehousing of ingredients and supplies, food production, sanitation and distribution of products.
- Serve as mentors and trainers to current students in the Just Bakery program in the areas of commercial production, sales, and customer service.
- Assist in the clean-up of the production kitchen.
- As part of a team, provide input to improve production flow, review of product menu and program marketing.
- Understand scaling and mixing of ingredients, formula calculation and adjustments, dough mixing and makeup, proofing and baking all products.
- Able to accept direction from Program Manager or Lead Production staff when in the kitchen.
- Perform occasional sales duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience in the field of commercial baking or related field including working with pastries, breads, cakes and cookies;
- Completion of the Just Bakery training program (preferred);
- Strong skills in commercial baking prep and production;
- Understand the importance of working as part of a team and cost controls;
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and be on feet for up to 8 hours per shift;
- ServSafe Certification (preferred);
- Strong interpersonal communication skills;
- Ability to work as part of a team and with individuals of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
Supervision
The Just Bakery Program Manager serves as the Production Assistant’s direct supervisor.
Benefits
This is a part-time position (20-25 hours per week). This position includes the following benefits:
- Employee contributed 401K
- Accrued vacation time as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Personnel Manual;
- Accrued sick time as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Personnel Manual;
- Paid holidays as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Personnel Manual
Schedule: This is a part-time position starting at 20 hours per week. Hours are as scheduled by the Program Manager. Schedule may adjust as needs in the bakery change. Weekend availability is preferred.
Location: Just Bakery, 1708 Thierer Road, Madison, WI 53704
Number of hours per week: 20-25 hours per week
Type of Employment: part-time, permanent
Wage: $19.60 to $20.00 per hour
Application Instructions:
Send a resume and cover letter to jaclyn@justdane.org
JustDane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Resident Care Specialist at Healing House, full-time
NOW HIRING: Resident Care Specialist at Healing House, Full-time
Accepting applications until position is filled.
JustDane’s Healing House is seeking a Resident Care Specialist. The Resident Care Specialist will work with homeless families where a member of the family needs a safe, nurturing environment to recuperate from illness, surgery, or childbirth. They will provide support to guests as they recuperate.
This is a full-time position with paid time off. Time and a half pay for holidays worked.
Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
DUTIES:
- Orientation on Healing House policies and procedures
- Guest room set-up
- Housekeeping common areas
- Laundry
- Meal prep as needed
- Assisting guests with tracking medication regimens
- Assist guests with computer job searches
- Work with volunteers to assist them in understanding their role at Healing House
- Assist with room set up and cleaning after discharge
REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking applicants who have experience working with individuals from diverse educational, racial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
CNA preferred, with strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated willingness to be flexible, versatile and tolerant of a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
Benefits:
Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance, retirement. Paid vacation, sick and holiday time. Employee Assistance Program.
Pay: $19.60 per hour
Location: Healing House, 303 Lathrop St., Madison, WI
Type of Employment: Full-time
Hours: 2nd shift (3pm to 11pm), every-other weekend.
Application Instructions:
Send a resume and cover letter to info@justdane.org.
JustDane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.