About the role#
The Membership & Programs Fellow supports the day-to-day delivery of core programs and the member experience at the Michigan Black Business Alliance. This hands-on position offers exposure to nonprofit program management, small-business support services, and community events. You will work directly with the Director of Member Experience and program facilitators to help build resources for Black-owned businesses. This is a 10-month position running from August 2026 through May 2027, requiring up to 30 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Collect facilitator updates and maintain the cross-program tracking workbook and rollup report.
- Update the Monday.com programs tracker by logging action items and following up on tasks.
- Provide on-the-ground support for program milestones, including cohort orientations, workshops, and graduation ceremonies.
- Coordinate technical assistance requests and participant intake.
- Support membership onboarding, track engagement, and help identify member needs.
- Handle data entry, attendance tracking, and outcome documentation for board and funder reports.
- Prepare materials such as program one-pagers and progress summaries.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for program partners and vendors.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit or recent completion of a degree in business, public administration, nonprofit management, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Comfort working with spreadsheets like Excel or Google Sheets.
- Experience with Monday.com or similar project-management tools is a plus.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
- A genuine interest in Black entrepreneurship, economic development, and community-based programs.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Detroit, Michigan.
- You must be able to work on-site for the duration of the fellowship.
- This is a paid, part-time position.
About Michigan Black Business Alliance
The Michigan Black Business Alliance is a nonprofit organization based in Detroit. Founded in 2021, it focuses on economic growth and development for the Black business community in Michigan. The organization provides programming, networking, and advocacy to support local entrepreneurs. It employs between 11 and 50 people.
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