CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Senior Program Officer – The Erb Family Foundation

Job Summary: The Senior Program Officer is a newly created and unique role that will help the Erb Family Foundation fulfill its longstanding commitment to strengthening the organizations and causes that are most closely aligned with the legacies of Fred and Barbara Erb. The Senior Program Officer will help develop a curated portfolio of major grants that address significant organizational needs, including those that are traditionally overlooked by philanthropy.

The Senior Program Officer will work closely with the Foundation’s chair, trustees, leadership team, and grant partners to identify and develop major grants that reflect Fred and Barbara’s passions, which included the arts, Great Lakes, and sustainable business, among other interests. They will have the support of an Associate Program Officer.

This role is a full-time hybrid position expected to last for up to three years; however, all employment is at-will. They will report to and support the Vice President of Programs, collaborate with Foundation staff across all program areas, advise Foundation leadership, and engage with grant partners’ staff.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.

Associate Director of Program Marketing – Fair Food Network

Job Summary: Fair Food Network is looking for an experienced professional to join as its Associate Director of Program Marketing. Are you a strategic thinker and creative doer? A skilled marketer who thrives on breaking complex topics into straightforward, sticky copy? A social-do-gooder (or aspiring one) with an easy sense of humor who wants to use your formidable skills to improve lives? Well then, read on. This position is based in Detroit and is remote with travel to the office a minimum of 2 days per week. This position will report to Fair Food Network’s Senior Director of Communications & Donor Engagement, Andi Nank.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.

Staff Accountant – McGregor Fund

Job Summary: The Staff Accountant provides reliable support for a full spectrum of accounting and finance-related functions while also supporting the McGregor Fund’s administrative and grantmaking operations-related activities.

The successful candidate will be able to accurately analyze and record complex monthly and quarterly financial data and investment transactions. The candidate should also be able to create reports that clearly and concisely inform staff and the Board. Additionally, this person should be personally aligned with McGregor’s mission and values and committed to racial equity and justice.

This position offers flexibility with remote work; however, this is a hybrid role as staff attend biweekly in-person staff meetings and quarterly board and committee meetings. Additional in-office presence may be required as needed. An office space is available for those who prefer or need to work on-site.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.

Senior Accountant – Quatrro Business Support Services – Not-for-Profit Division

Job Summary: Quatrro Business Support Services is seeking a Senior Accountant for their not-for-profit team. The Senior Accountant is responsible for servicing the accounting needs of our nonprofit clients, including finance statements, reconciliation, payroll integration, accounts payable, and other Quatrro services.   The senior accountant will serve as the brand ambassador of Quatrro and help initiate, maintain, and develop the relationship as a key contact and internal liaison for the client. If you have a passion for helping nonprofit organizations achieve financial success and excel in building strong client relationships, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This is a remote role that requires client site visits and onsite support in the Detroit /SE Michigan area.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.

Accountant – Quatrro Business Support Services – Not-for-Profit Division

Job Summary: Quatrro Business Support Services is seeking an Accountant for their not-for-profit team. The Accountant is responsible for servicing the accounting needs of our nonprofit clients, including finance statements, bank reconciliations, payroll integration, accounts payable, and other Quatrro services. The Accountant will serve as the brand ambassador of Quatrro and help initiate, maintain, and develop the relationship as a key contact and internal liaison for the client.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.

Grants & Development Director – Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design

Job Summary: The Grants and Development Director will lead strategic management and ensure compliance of PLC’s grant portfolio. The Grants and Development Director will collaborate with the finance team to integrate financial strategies that align with grant and organizational objectives, emphasizing fiscal responsibility. This position will be responsible for enhancing fundraising efforts, cultivating donor relationships, and managing grant calendars.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.

Community Economic Development Manager – Eastside Community Network

Job Summary: ECN’s Community Economic Development (CED) Manager will be responsible for leading their work in the AMEX Small Business Disaster Resiliency Network Program and supporting the ongoing programs and events of the Community Economic Development Department. The CED Managers’ responsibilities include:

• Outreach – Spreading the word about the ECN and the Community Economic
  Development Department’s work
• Case Management – Conducting intake processing of CED clients (entrepreneurs and
  business owners) and updating client data and activity
• Client Support – Share information with clients to support their business goals, provide
  technical assistance, and make referrals
• Department Operations – Support Business Hub programming and operations,
  department reporting, outreach

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.

Small Business Support Manager – Invest Detroit

Job Summary: Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Lending, the Support Manager will design, lead, and manage a small business coaching program for potential and existing Invest Detroit
borrowers. Through personalized one-on-one coaching sessions and strategic advice, the
Support Manager will work with startups and established businesses to provide education and
resources to launch, stabilize, and grow their businesses. The role will include empowering
entrepreneurs to develop effective business strategies, enhance their leadership skills, and
navigate the complexities of running a small business.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.

Client Specialist – Great Lakes Women’s Business Council

Job Summary: The Great Lakes Women’s Business Council is looking for a results-driven and detail-oriented individual to join their team as an Client Specialist. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the success of the program by collecting basic intake information on clients, managing referrals to capital-ready vendors, tracking services rendered, performing data entry, and promoting the program.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.

Capital Readiness Coordinator – Great Lakes Women’s Business Council

Job Summary: The Great Lakes Women’s Business Council is seeking a highly motivated and strategic individual to join their team as a Capital Readiness Coordinator. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in guiding entrepreneurs through the process of getting loan ready. Your primary responsibilities will include providing individual 1:1 counseling to small business owners in the areas of finance and accounting, assisting clients in preparing loan application documents, and facilitating partnerships with external service providers to ensure clients are well-positioned to access capital.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.

Program Officer – William Davidson Foundation

Job Summary: The Program Officer, Southeast Michigan, is responsible for contributing to the development, refinement, and stewardship of grants across the Southeast Michigan Good Jobs portfolio and related strategies in Southeast Michigan. In Detroit and across Southeast Michigan, they work with their grantees and other partners to expand the number of good jobs and enhance their collection of great places. Together, they see these as essential ingredients for a growing, connected community. As they define it, “good jobs” offer a sense of dignity, the promise of economic stability, and a path to prosperity for individuals and families. They can provide opportunities for people to grow into new roles or careers as markets and technologies inevitably evolve. The Program Officer, Southeast Michigan will advance the Good Jobs portfolio, furthering their efforts to support entrepreneurs in the region and stimulate the creation, growth, and retention of new businesses in technology, innovation, and other high-potential market sectors and industries that will yield good jobs for future generations.

How to Apply: Visit the job posting here.