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.
Just Bakery Teaching Assistant
NOW HIRING:
NOW HIRING: Just Bakery Teaching Assistant, Part-time
Accepting applications until March 27, 2026.
Under the direction of the Lead Instructor the Teacher Assistant helps create innovative lesson plans and enhance the learning environment for students. The ideal candidate for this position enjoys working with people, understands how different individuals learn and is dedicated to creating a nurturing learning atmosphere for every student. The Teacher Assistant will also have occasional sales duties as assigned by the Program Manager. Teaching Assistant will work at Just Bakery and the Dane County Jail.
Responsibilities:
- Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups.
- Enforce school and class rules to help teach students employment skills.
- Assist teachers with record keeping, such as tracking attendance and calculating grades.
- Teach National Restaurant Association ServSafe curriculum.
- Assist in teaching all curriculum, as directed.
- Serve as the Lead Instructor’s back up by knowing and delivering lesson plans or facilitating classes as needed.
- Collaborate with teachers to monitor the development of each student.
- Communicate with the instructing team and keep them informed about students’ development and any changes to the regular day-to-day schedule.
- Perform sales duties at markets and churches as scheduled.
- Maintain a safe driving record, personal automobile insurance, to complete deliveries and sales as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Able to establish trust and credibility with individuals who’ve been involved with the justice system and/or exposed to trauma.
- Experience with teaching and/or facilitating groups.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods for individuals that don’t thrive in traditional learning environments.
- Must hold and maintain valid WI Driver’s License and auto insurance, and must be eligible for insurance coverage by Agency insurance carrier for auto coverage to drive for work related deliveries. A DMV background check will be conducted prior to the final offer of employment.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Must be able to gain access to the Dane County Jail.
Supervision:
The Just Bakery Program Manager serves as the Teaching Assistant’s direct supervisor.
Details:
This is a part-time position (20-25 hours per week). Hours are as scheduled by the Just Bakery Program Manager. Pay is $20.00 per hour.
This position includes the following benefits as outlined in the Employee Handbook:
- Accrued vacation time;
- Accrued sick time;
- Paid holidays.
Location: Just Bakery, 1708 Thierer Road, Madison, WI
Application Instructions:
Send a resume and cover letter to Jaclyn at jaclyn@justdane.org by March 27, 2026.
JustDane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Just Bakery Delivery, Sales & Production
NOW HIRING:
Just Bakery Delivery, Sales and Production, Part-time
Application Deadline: March 23. 2026
The Production Assistant works as part of a production team to prepare and bake Just Bakery products for sale in the community. This person 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 service skills. This is a hands-on position and most of the Production Assistant functions are conducted from the production floor. Delivery drivers must obey all driving laws, and safely deliver product to its final destination. Delivery and sales duties are representing Just Bakery and must maintain professionalism when interacting with the public. Just Bakery may produce 365 days per year, including some holidays. This position includes driving and is contingent on an applicant being approved on our insurance.
Responsibilities:
Production
- 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.
Delivery
- Deliver products in a safe and timely manner.
- Follow all traffic laws.
- Professionally communicate with customers.
- Receive and document all necessary paperwork.
Sales
- Perform market and sales as needed.
- Properly check in, check out, and document products at sales.
- Cash handling and professionally interacting with customers.
Minimum Qualifications:
- ServSafe Certification (can train);
- 1 year of experience in the field of commercial baking or a related field.
- Completion of the Just Bakery training program preferred.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for 8 hours (with breaks).
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and with individuals of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
- Must hold and maintain valid WI Driver’s License and auto insurance.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- No major traffic violations within the last 5 years (major violations can include OWI, DUI, Excess Speeding over 20 mph).
Supervision
The Just Bakery Program Manager and Lead Production serves as the role’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 for 20-25 hours. This role involves three different aspects: production, delivery, and sales. The needs of the position will change seasonally because of the nature of the position, so the schedule may adjust as needs in the bakery change. Availability Saturdays and Sunday mornings is a requirement of this position.
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: $20.00 per hour
Application Instructions:
Send a resume and cover letter to jaclyn@justdane.org
JustDane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Community Health Worker (2 openings)
NOW HIRING:
Community Health Worker, part-time, 2 openings
Accepting Applications until positions are filled
JustDane is seeking two part-time (20 hours per week each) Community Health Workers (CHW) to serve as trusted guides for learning, growth and wellness for current and former Healing House guests. CHWs will foster community connections and link families to vital health and social resources both pre and post-discharge from Healing House. Using resident-identified priorities to guide their work, CHWs provide wellness coaching, health education, system navigation, wellness outcome tracking and advocacy while supporting guests in building self-efficacy and achieving their personal goals.
CHWs are Healing House staff members who work both in Healing House during the guests’ stay, and post-discharge from Healing House in the community, collaborating closely with former Healing House guests, staff, and community-based partners. The role blends direct support, community health education projects, documentation, and participation in program evaluation and professional development.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct and document initial assessments and collaborative health/wellness goal setting with guests.
- Provide holistic, trauma-informed wellness coaching, including mental health support, motivation, accountability, and encouragement when appropriate.
- Maintain a caseload of approximately 8 guests, spending an average of 1-2 hours per week per guest.
- Revisit and update guest goals regularly, tracking progress and outcomes.
- Assist guests in navigating health care, social services, and community resources while building self-advocacy skills and independence. These functions occur both pre and post-discharge from Healing House.
- Advocate for residents when needed, while nurturing long-term self-efficacy.
- Provide culturally appropriate health information and education in collaboration with clinical staff and community partners.
- Conduct ongoing visits with Healing House guests post-discharge (home, shelter or other community setting) to provide continued assistance with healthcare access, health advocacy, referral and linkage to other services, assist in tracking health access and health outcomes post-discharge. and supports.
- Participate in and help facilitate community health promotion projects/groups, which may include:
- Vaccination clinics
- Wellness Groups
- Healthy housing advocacy
- Disease-specific education (e.g., diabetes)
- Planning or co-facilitating support groups (e.g., parent cafes, grandparents, emotional wellness)
- Document guest goals, interactions, wellness journeys, and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
- Participate in program evaluation and data tracking activities to support reporting and continuous improvement.
- Attend regularly scheduled CHW team meetings and supervision check-ins for caseload coordination, guidance, and problem-solving.
- Maintain regular office hours and attend staff meetings, Healing House Advisory Committee Meetings, and other organizational meetings as requested.
- Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community-based organizations to strengthen guest support systems within the community.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and follow all organizational policies and procedures.
- Stay current on available community, county, state, and federal resources through ongoing self-education and professional development.
- Participate in CHW network meetings and training opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Certified Community Health Worker
- Strong Interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
- Basic computer proficiency
- Experience working in a diverse, multicultural, community based setting
Supervision
The Community Health Worker reports to the Healing House Manager
Benefits
This is a part-time position (20 hours per week). This position includes the following benefits:
- Employee contributed retirement savings
- 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: Generally Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with some flexibility to meet the needs of families post-discharge from Healing House.
Location: Healing House, 303 Lathrop St., Madison, WI
Number of hours per week: 20 hours per week
Type of Employment: part-time, permanent
Wage: $24.00 per hour
Application Instructions:
Submit resume and cover letter to: Executive Director, JustDane 128 E. Olin Ave., Suite 202, Madison, WI 53713 or via email to info@justdane.org. Applications will be received until the positions are filled.
JustDane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.