CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Be a part of entrepreneurship culture.

Small businesses need a robust support network to thrive.

Part of NEI’s mission is to strengthen and connect business support organizations in order to develop the resilient web of resources that small businesses depend on.

Find career opportunities within our wider business support network here, and be a part of growing innovation in Detroit.

Community Engagement Specialist, Tejara Innovation Hub

Job Summary: The Engagement Specialist will play a vital role in fostering community engagement and supporting local economic development initiatives. This position focuses on creating diverse talent pipelines, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing the overall impact of community programs. The specialist will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless program execution and community involvement.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.

Financial Wellness Coach, ProsperUs Detroit

Job Summary: As a financial wellness coach at ProsperUs Detroit, you will approach the work with an eagerness to support small businesses and entrepreneurs of color at a community development financial institution (CDFI) working in low- to moderate-income communities. You will coach entrepreneurs and business owners to take power over their personal budgets, debt, credit, savings, and household financial goals. You will collaborate with the team to identify solutions to bolster relationships with entrepreneurs and enhance financial coaching programming consistent with the organization’s mission. You are great at educating an audience, building relationships one-on-one, and communicating effectively with individuals from various backgrounds. We are excited to welcome team members who are focused on intersectional equity in the context of entrepreneurship in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, and Inkster.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.

Loan Officer, ProsperUs Detroit

Job Summary: As a loan officer at ProsperUs Detroit, you will approach the work with an eagerness to support small businesses and entrepreneurs of color at a community development financial institution (CDFI) working in low- to moderate-income communities. You will collaborate with entrepreneurs and business owners to access capital and invest in the growth of their microenterprise. You will collaborate with the team to identify solutions to overcome barriers, bolster relationships with entrepreneurs and enhance capital solutions consistent with the organization’s mission. You are great at building relationships one-on-one, advocating for others, and communicating effectively with individuals from various backgrounds. We are excited to welcome team members who are focused on intersectional equity in the context of entrepreneurship in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, and Inkster.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.

Membership & Individual Giving Director, Bridge Michigan

Job Summary: Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and advancing the mission of high-impact nonprofit organizations? The Center for Michigan, the publisher of Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit, is seeking a strategic leader to serve as their Membership & Individual Giving Director.

In this key leadership role, you’ll drive individual fundraising efforts, grow donor engagement, and play an integral role in sustaining their mission to deliver trusted, high-quality journalism to Michigan communities. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead donor strategies that inspire action, deepen connections, and generate over $1.5 million annually.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.

Executive Assistant, Michigan State Bar Foundation

Job Summary: The Michigan State Bar Foundation (MSBF) is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant with outstanding organizational and communication skills to provide high-level support to the Executive Director (ED). This hybrid position, based in Lansing, MI, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to advancing access to justice in Michigan.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.