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Employment and Fellowships

Applications for Fall Fellowships are due July 12

Employment

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Fellowships

  • Organization Description

    Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) is a 501(c)(3) organization in Lansing, Michigan. ANC serves as a dynamic hub where Lansing Eastside neighbors access resources to improve their health and well-being; expand their capacity to seize job and entrepreneurial opportunities; create a strong sense of place, belonging, and community pride; and build a safe, sustainable, and thriving neighborhood. Since 1999, ANC has pioneered programs in comprehensive and integrative community development.

    Program Description

    The Outreach & Engagement team is responsible for connecting neighbors and other stakeholders to resources that are related to health, housing, and social connectivity. Interns will do extensive outreach in the neighborhood, including door-to-door canvassing, appearing regularly at Eastside community events, and hosting community gatherings to link neighbors to resources and one another. To make appropriate referrals, interns will become familiar with: federal, state, and local government programs; other nonprofit and for-profit organizations that offer programming to neighbors; and ANC programs. 

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Link neighbors with both ANC programs and regional social services after assessing individual needs

    • Advocate for neighbors as an enrollment specialist with MI Bridges (Medicaid, Food Stamps, etc.) and the Ingham County Health Department (Ingham Health Plan, etc.), including providing guide-by-the-side enrollment in programs and the Gender Affirmation Project. 

    • Present at information sessions and meetings and participate in outreach events to promote ANC programs. 

    • Conduct a community assessment, including but not limited to door-to-door canvassing, surveys, and census data collection.

    Skills, Experience, & Qualifications

    • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 30 pounds

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to flex communication styles for different kinds of audiences

    • Passion for strengthening the local food system and for ANC’s mission

    • Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software

    • Minimum of 18 year of age, US citizen or permanent resident status

    • Eastsiders are strongly encouraged to apply

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to flex communication styles for different kinds of audiences.

    • An understanding of institutional and structural oppression and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.

    • ANC believes that to serve its neighbors effectively, a diverse array of lived experiences and backgrounds must be centered in its staff. ANC also believes that historically, nonprofit hiring practices disproportionately ignore the experiences of marginalized people in society. Therefore, ANC strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities to apply​

    Compensation and Details

    Fellows are expected to work 15 hours per week.


    Compensation will be $13.73 per hour if the Fellow qualifies for Michigan State University work study. If the Fellow does not qualify for work study, they will receive a one-time $650 stipend. In addition to payment, we are able to partner with academic institutions to count this internship for college credit.

    How to Apply

    Please send a cover letter and resume to Ethan Schmitt, Volunteer & Communications Manager, at ethans@allenneighborhoodcenter.org.

  • Organization Description

    Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) is a 501(c)(3) organization in Lansing, Michigan. ANC serves as a dynamic hub where Lansing Eastside neighbors access resources to improve their health and well-being; expand their capacity to seize job and entrepreneurial opportunities; create a strong sense of place, belonging, and community pride; and build a safe, sustainable, and thriving neighborhood. Since 1999, ANC has pioneered programs in comprehensive and integrative community development.

    Program Description

    The Hunter Park GardenHouse is a project of Allen Neighborhood Center, a 501(c)(3) organization in Lansing, Michigan. The GardenHouse serves as a demonstration site and hub for year-round garden education. Neighbors volunteer to grow food, flowers, and community; and youth develop job and life skills in service to the neighborhood. Since 2008, the Hunter Park GardenHouse has empowered neighbors to grow, prepare, and eat healthy food to better their health and become more connected with the community. We are open 5 days a week and offer a wide assortment of programs.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    This person will serve as the Hunter Park GardenHouse Fellow who will:

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    • Serve as Hunter Park GardenHouse shift leader 2-4 times per week (guide-by-the-side with volunteers to plant, harvest, water, weed, etc., and engage with visitors).

    • Document GardenHouse programs through social media (maintain Facebook page with photos & updates).

    • Work with the GardenHouse Director to develop and implement GardenHouse special projects (i.e. native seed library, pollinator garden, host educational workshops etc.).

    Qualifications

    • Experience and/or interest in sustainable gardening/farming.

    • Passion for strengthening the local food system and for ANC’s mission

    • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 30 pounds

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to flex communication styles for different kinds of audiences

    • Ability to function independently and in a team environment.

    • Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software

    • Familiarity with social media (Facebook) and basic photography

    • Minimum of 18 year of age, US citizen or permanent resident status

    • Eastsiders are strongly encouraged to apply

    • ANC believes that to serve its neighbors effectively, a diverse array of lived experiences and backgrounds must be centered in its staff. ANC also believes that historically, nonprofit hiring practices disproportionately ignore the experiences of marginalized people in society. Therefore, ANC strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities to apply​

    Compensation and Details

    Fellows are expected to work 15 hours per week.


    Compensation will be $13.73 per hour if the Fellow qualifies for Michigan State University work study. If the Fellow does not qualify for work study, they will receive a one-time $650 stipend. In addition to payment, we are able to partner with academic institutions to count this internship for college credit.

    How to Apply

    Please send a cover letter and resume to Ethan Schmitt, Volunteer & Communications Manager, at ethans@allenneighborhoodcenter.org.

  • Organization Description

    Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) is a 501(c)(3) organization in Lansing, Michigan. ANC serves as a dynamic hub where Lansing Eastside neighbors access resources to improve their health and well-being; expand their capacity to seize job and entrepreneurial opportunities; create a strong sense of place, belonging, and community pride; and build a safe, sustainable, and thriving neighborhood. Since 1999, ANC has pioneered programs in comprehensive and integrative community development.

    Program Description

    The Allen Farmers Market is a project of Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC), a 501(c)(3) organization in Lansing, Michigan. Since 2004, the market has served as a community hub where neighbors can find locally grown and produced foods, ready-to-eat dinner options, and a convivial atmosphere in which to socialize and build community. Breadbasket Food Pantry distributes free produce, bread, and baked goods to Eastside residents each Monday. Our pantry provides perishable goods that are often out of reach for many in the community.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Train and coordinate volunteers for the pantry and market

    • Pick up food donations from the food bank and local businesses for Breadbasket, and assist neighbors in efficiently choosing their food donations

    • Communicate with farmers, vendors, sponsors and neighbors as needed to ensure market days are successful

    • Assist with setup and tear down of the market

    • Help with the creation of promotional materials (print and digital) for the market

    • Facilitate relationships with local farmers/vendors, market patrons, and Breadbasket participants

    • Document program efficacy through surveys and evaluations

    Skills, Experience, & Qualifications

    • Commitment to attend BreadBasket and Farmers Market regularly

    • Desire and ability to engage with a diverse population while modeling patience, kindness, flexibility, respect, and maintaining the privacy of those we’re assisting.

    • Passion for strengthening the local food system and for ANC’s mission

    • Enthusiasm to bring fresh ideas and a willingness to discuss them.

    • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 40 pounds

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to flex communication styles for different kinds of audiences

    • Minimum of 18 year of age, US citizen or permanent resident status

    • Preferred: a commitment to Lansing’s Eastside

    • ANC believes that to serve its neighbors effectively, a diverse array of lived experiences and backgrounds must be centered in its staff. ANC also believes that historically, nonprofit hiring practices disproportionately ignore the experiences of marginalized people in society. Therefore, ANC strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities to apply

    Compensation and Details

    Fellows are expected to work 15 hours per week.


    Compensation will be $13.73 per hour if the Fellow qualifies for Michigan State University work study. If the Fellow does not qualify for work study, they will receive a one-time $650 stipend. In addition to payment, we are able to partner with academic institutions to count this internship for college credit.

    How to Apply

    Please send a cover letter and resume to Ethan Schmitt, Volunteer & Communications Manager, at ethans@allenneighborhoodcenter.org.

  • Organization Description

    Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) is a 501(c)(3) organization in Lansing, Michigan. ANC serves as a dynamic hub where Lansing Eastside neighbors access resources to improve their health and well-being; expand their capacity to seize job and entrepreneurial opportunities; create a strong sense of place, belonging, and community pride; and build a safe, sustainable, and thriving neighborhood. Since 1999, ANC has pioneered programs in comprehensive and integrative community development.

    Program Description

    Veggie Box is a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program which allows folks in the Lansing region to enroll in a season-long subscription box to fresh, local produce. Our CSA is a multi-farm model that unites dozens of local small farms to feed a common community. We pack and distribute orders for up to 300 members per week, providing fruits, vegetables, optional add-on food products, and educational material. 

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Create written profiles of farmers, crops, vegetables, and food system issues 

    • Assist in promotion of Veggie Box (marketing, social media, graphic design)

    • Coordinate receiving, packing, inventory, and produce management

    • Document program efficacy through surveys and evaluations 

    • Send invoices and track payments

    • Assist in vendor management and customer/member relationships

    Skills, Experience, & Qualifications

    • Desire and ability to engage with a diverse group of people, including those living in low-income neighborhoods, immigrant communities, farmers, and business owners

    • Ability to function independently and in a team environment

    • Passion for strengthening the local food system and for ANC’s mission

    • Exceptionally attentive to detail

    • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 30 pounds

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to flex communication styles for different kinds of audiences

    • Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software

    • Minimum of 18 year of age, US citizen or permanent resident status

    • Preferred: Familiarity with social media and basic photography

    • Eastsiders are strongly encouraged to apply

    • ANC believes that to serve its neighbors effectively, a diverse array of lived experiences and backgrounds must be centered in its staff. ANC also believes that historically, nonprofit hiring practices disproportionately ignore the experiences of marginalized people in society. Therefore, ANC strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities 

    Compensation and Details

    Fellows are expected to work 15 hours per week.


    Compensation will be $13.73 per hour if the Fellow qualifies for Michigan State University work study. If the Fellow does not qualify for work study, they will receive a one-time $650 stipend. In addition to payment, we are able to partner with academic institutions to count this internship for college credit.

    How to Apply

    Please send a cover letter and resume to Ethan Schmitt, Volunteer & Communications Manager, at ethans@allenneighborhoodcenter.org.

  • Organization Description

    Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) is a 501(c)(3) organization in Lansing, Michigan. ANC serves as a dynamic hub where Lansing Eastside neighbors access resources to improve their health and well-being; expand their capacity to seize job and entrepreneurial opportunities; create a strong sense of place, belonging, and community pride; and build a safe, sustainable, and thriving neighborhood. Since 1999, ANC has pioneered programs in comprehensive and integrative community development.

    Program Description

    Allen Neighborhood Center youth programs are free, offer job and life skills experience, and provide gardening and nutrition education. Take Root Garden Club (ages 5-10) is held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00am-12:00pm; and the Youth Service Corps (ages 11-17) meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00am-12:00pm during the summertime. 

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Work with the Youth Programs Manager to help prepare & facilitate lessons and activities.

    • Document program efficacy through attendance records and evaluations.

    • Collaborate with other organizations on special events (field trips, special projects, etc.)

    • Document Youth Programs through social media (update Facebook with photos & updates).

    Skills, Experience, & Qualifications

    • Kid-loving, organized, reliable, enthusiastic, and motivated.

    • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 30 pounds

    • Ability to function independently and in a team environment.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to flex communication styles for different kinds of audiences

    • Experience in gardening, nutrition, and civic engagement is a plus, as well as an interest in the arts and social justice

    • Familiarity with social media (Facebook) and basic photography

    • Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software

    • Minimum of 18 year of age, US citizen or permanent resident status

    • Eastsiders are strongly encouraged to apply

    • ANC believes that to serve its neighbors effectively, a diverse array of lived experiences and backgrounds must be centered in its staff. ANC also believes that historically, nonprofit hiring practices disproportionately ignore the experiences of marginalized people in society. Therefore, ANC strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities to apply

    Compensation and Details

    Fellows are expected to work 15 hours per week.


    Compensation will be $13.73 per hour if the Fellow qualifies for Michigan State University work study. If the Fellow does not qualify for work study, they will receive a one-time $650 stipend. In addition to payment, we are able to partner with academic institutions to count this internship for college credit.

    How to Apply

    Please send a cover letter and resume to Ethan Schmitt, Volunteer & Communications Manager, at ethans@allenneighborhoodcenter.org.

Employment

  • Generational Programs Manager

    Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) is seeking a qualified candidate for its full-time Generational Programs Manager position. This position will report to the Executive Director.  

    Organizational Information

    ANC is a place-based nonprofit whose mission is to serve as a dynamic hub where Lansing Eastside neighbors access resources to improve their health and well-being; expand their capacity to seize job and entrepreneurial opportunities; create a strong sense of place, belonging, and community pride; and build a safe, sustainable, and thriving neighborhood. 

    Job Overview

    The Generational Programs Manager will be a member of the Outreach & Engagement Team, and will provide age-specific educational and social programming in the neighborhood. Specifically, the Manager will oversee the following programs:

     

    The Senior Discovery Group has been meeting every Wednesday for the last 25 years for ‘pretty good coffee and great conversation.' This program offers weekly enrichment for seniors with both educational and social programming, as well as snacks and guest presenters. Activities range from: international guest speakers from Michigan State University; elected officials presenting updates and receiving feedback; estate planning; bocce ball; crafts; agefriendly yoga, and more.

     

    Youth Service Corps (YSC) is a community-driven, youth-led job and life skill development program for neighbors between the ages of 11-17.  YSC was Allen Neighborhood Center’s very first program back in 1999 and grew out a four-year-old ‘healthy communities’ initiative that mobilized neighbors to create a more vibrant community on Lansing’s Eastside.

     

    Take Root Garden Club is a curriculum-based gardening and nutrition education program for youth ages 5-10.  Offered as a collaborative partnership with Lansing Parks & Recreation, Take Root Garden Club is hosted at Foster Community Center, only a few blocks away from ANC.  A combination of hands-on and assessment-based learning guides the city’s youngest neighbors through topics related to health, nutrition, native plants, and urban gardening. 

    Duties

    ​This person will serve as the Generational Programs Manager and will:

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    • Plan and run daily lessons, workshops, projects and activities that align with ANC’s mission. This includes creating schedules for presenters, developing and administering curriculum, and facilitating project-based learning.

    • Collect, organize, and act on qualitative and quantitative feedback to refine program activities and goals.  

    • Collaborate with local schools, community organizations, and stakeholders to both expand services and increase participation. 

    • Develop and manage community partnerships

    • Train and supervise volunteers, interns, and fellows. 

    • Evaluate and write reports showcasing program effectiveness 

    Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

    • Previous experience working with either youth or elders.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to flex communication styles for different kinds of audiences. 

    • Having community organizing experience, group facilitation skills, and demonstrated commitment to social and racial justice are strong assets that ANC would consider in hiring.

    • Commitment to Lansing’s Eastside, its residents, stakeholders as well as strategic partners throughout the mid-Michigan region. 

    • Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software

    • ANC believes that to serve its neighbors effectively, a diverse array of lived experiences and backgrounds must be centered in its staff. ANC also believes that historically, nonprofit hiring practices disproportionately ignore the experiences of marginalized people. Therefore, ANC strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities to apply 

    • Eastsiders are strongly encouraged to apply 

    • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds

    • Minimum of 18 years of age, US citizen or permanent resident status 

    Compensation and Benefits

    Salary of $48,880 plus modest benefits, including generous paid time off, numerous paid holidays (Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following day, and Christmas Eve through New Years Day), simple IRA retirement fund with 3% employer match, and employer-subsidized healthcare that includes vision and dental.  

    How to Apply

    To apply for this position, please email a resume and a cover letter to jobs@allenneighborhoodcenter.org.  The deadline for applying is June 4th, and the expected start date will be July 6th. 

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    ANC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  ANC provides equal membership, employment, voluntary and service opportunities to all eligible persons without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), disability, membership in any labor organization, political affiliation, height, and weight. 

  • Volunteer & Communications Coordinator

    Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) is seeking a qualified candidate for its full-time Volunteer & Communications Coordinator position. This position will be supervised by the Community Resources Manager. 

    Organizational Information

    ANC is a place-based nonprofit whose mission is to serve as a dynamic hub where Lansing Eastside neighbors access resources to improve their health and well-being; expand their capacity to seize job and entrepreneurial opportunities; create a strong sense of place, belonging, and community pride; and build a safe, sustainable, and thriving neighborhood. 

    Job Overview

    The Volunteer & Communications Coordinator will play a hybrid role that blends relationship-building with storytelling. At its core, this position is about connecting people to ANC’s mission – both by bringing volunteers into the organization and by shaping how ANC presents itself to the externally. The ideal candidate will be passionate and energetic, but also a thoughtful communicator who can flex their communication style for different types of audiences. 


    On the volunteer side, the coordinator will help translate interest into meaningful involvement by recruiting both individuals and groups, guiding them through onboarding, and ensuring they feel prepared and valued. The coordinator serves as a central figure in maintaining a sense of community among volunteers, tracking their contributions, and recognizing their impact in a way that reinforces their connection to ANC’s mission.


    At the same time, the communications aspect of the role focuses on telling the organization’s story in a clear and compelling way that is consistent in tone. The coordinator will develop content for newsletters, social media, ANC’s website, and outreach campaigns, translating day-to-day activities into narratives that resonate with donors, partners, and our neighbors. 

    Duties

    This person will serve as the Volunteer & Communications Coordinator and will:

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    • Recruit volunteers, interns, and fellows through outreach campaigns, events, and partnerships.

    • Maintain volunteer, intern, and fellowship records.

    • Create and manage content for newsletters, social media, and ANC’s website.

    • Support branding and consistency across all programs and platforms.

    • Build and maintain relationships with local neighborhood groups, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, community partners, and funders.

    • Represent ANC at community events and meetings.

    • Respond to public inquiries via email, phone, and social media. 

    • Collaborate with program managers to ensure volunteer and communication needs are being met and strategize ways to promote and diversify participation and messaging

    • Evaluate and write reports showcasing program effectiveness.

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    Qualifications

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to flex communication styles for different kinds of audiences.

    • Strong working knowledge of Canva for graphic design, or similar software. 

    • Having community organizing experience, group facilitation skills, and demonstrated commitment to social and racial justice are strong assets that ANC would consider in hiring.  

    • Commitment to Lansing’s Eastside, its residents, stakeholders as well as strategic partners throughout the mid-Michigan region.

    • Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software quickly.

    • We believe that in order to serve our neighbors effectively, a diverse array of lived experiences and backgrounds must be centered in our staff. We also believe that historically, nonprofit hiring practices disproportionately ignore the experiences of marginalized people in society. Therefore, we strongly encourage black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities to apply.

    • Eastsiders are strongly encouraged to apply.

    • Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and evenings

    Compensation and Benefits

    Salary of $46,800 plus modest benefits, including generous paid time off, numerous paid holidays (Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following day, and Christmas Eve through New Years Day), simple IRA retirement fund with 3% employer match, and employer-subsidized healthcare that includes vision and dental. 

    How to Apply

    To apply for this position, please email a resume, cover letter, one writing sample, and one digital design sample to jobs@allenneighborhoodcenter.org.  The deadline for applying is July 3rd, and the expected start date will be August 3rd.

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    ANC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  ANC provides equal membership, employment, voluntary and service opportunities to all eligible persons without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), disability, membership in any labor organization, political affiliation, height, and weight. 

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