CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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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.

Entrepreneur Trainer – ProsperUs Detroit

Job Summary: ProsperUs Detroit is seeking applications for trainers and coaches to deliver a variety of ProsperUs programming, including, entrepreneur training, subject-matter workshops, group technical assistance, and one-on-one coaching. The team is able to meet the needs of entrepreneurs because of a dedicated team of trainers and coaches who are passionate about providing resources like access to education, expert support, and capital.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here. The deadline to apply is February 25.

Programs Coordinator – ProsperUs Detroit

Job Summary: As the programs coordinator at ProsperUs Detroit, you will approach the work with a desire to support and engage with a community development financial institution (CDFI) working in low- to moderate-income communities. Working closely with your team, you will support solutions to bolster relationships with entrepreneurs and enhance business growth outcomes consistent with the organization’s mission. You are great at building relationships one-on-one, engaging with the community, and managing logistics. ProsperUs Detroit is 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. The deadline to apply is February 25.

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. Each day, you will collaborate with entrepreneurs and business owners to access capital and invest in the growth of their microenterprise. Working closely with your team, you will 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. ProsperUs Detroit is 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. The deadline to apply is February 25.

Capital Coach – ProsperUs Detroit

Job Summary: As a capital 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. As a core part of your role, you will partner with entrepreneurs and businesses to ensure they are supported with the tools, resources, and coaching necessary to make transformative progress in business development. Working closely with your team, you will identify solutions to overcome barriers, bolster relationships with entrepreneurs, and enhance business growth outcomes 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. ProsperUs Detroit is 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. The deadline to apply is February 25.

Business Coach – ProsperUs Detroit

Job Summary: As a business 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 partner with entrepreneurs and business owners to ensure they are supported with the tools, resources, and coaching necessary to make transformative progress in the development of their business. Working closely with your team, you will identify solutions to bolster relationships with entrepreneurs and enhance business growth outcomes 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. ProsperUs Detroit is 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. The deadline to apply is February 25.

Director of Economic Mobility – Rocket Careers

Job Summary: As the Director of Economic Mobility at the Gilbert Family Foundation, you’ll play a critical role in advancing economic empowerment and equity in Detroit. This position is focused on creating and leading initiatives that drive economic growth and stability, particularly for underserved communities. This strategy is specifically tailored to uplift Detroiters burdened by housing challenges, ensuring that economic growth and stability go hand in hand with housing security.

How to Apply: View the job posting here.

Non-Profit Impact Manager – BasBlue

Job Summary: The Impact Manager works to achieve The BasBlue Foundation’s impact program goals managing our impact programs that support strategic growth and capacity building for BasBlue as well as its constituents – women and non-binary individuals. They will lead the development and execution of BasBlue’s impact program strategies and program initiatives.

How to Apply: Visit the LinkedIn job posting here.

Development & Philanthropy Officer – BasBlue

Job Summary: The Development + Philanthropy Officer works in collaboration with The BasBlue Foundation to build and manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundations donors – cultivating and stewarding strong relationships, and is responsible for informing the overall grant strategy and tracking and reporting on current and prospective funder status. Through philanthropic innovation, this role is instrumental in the identification and cultivation of funding support for current and future BasBlue impact programs.

How to Apply: Visit the LinkedIn job posting here.