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Grants & Ops Support Coordinator
About The Position
Jefferson East, Inc. (JEI) seeks a unique, dynamic, detailed-oriented and organized individual to fill the important role of Grant Administrator. Reporting directly to the CFO, and liaising closely with the CEO and COO, this role will own the grant management and administration process and provide critical support to JEI’s leadership in grant administration.
About Our Organization
JEI is a 501(c) 3 non-profit located in Detroit, MI. This dynamic organization is dedicated to the mission of “growing Detroit's east Jefferson corridor and its adjoining neighborhoods through facilitative leadership, collaborative partnerships and innovative and impactful programming.” An adept place-based organization, JEI collaborates with a broad range of stakeholders and residents in order to build clean, safe and walkable business districts surrounded by inclusive, safe and thriving neighborhoods. Much of JEI’s work in the community is committed “to preserve and stabilize homeownership.” Through one-on-one counseling and group education to assist with securing home repair resources, foreclosure prevention and increasing financial literacy, JEI is committed to helping residents to remain in their homes so that they can benefit from Detroit's revitalization.
Join Jefferson East, Inc.
JEI's team members are dedicated to community, giving their talents and expertise to support Detroit's neighborhoods and the people who make these places amazing places to live, start a business and experience life along Detroit's amazing riverfront.
Benefits
Flexible work environment
BCBS PPO Health Care, Dental and Vision
401K investment
Generous Paid Time Off
Jefferson East, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Community Tech Consultant
About The Position
Jefferson East, Inc. (JEI) is a Detroit-based nonprofit organization dedicated to making Detroit’s East Jefferson corridor and its neighborhoods regionally competitive and business-friendly, with equitable economic opportunities for its residents and businesses. We partner with neighborhood residents and businesses to support development, greater resources, and investments- representing five distinct neighborhoods.
Through a partnership with the University of Michigan’s School of Information, U-M Poverty Solutions, U-M Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project, and the U-M Center for Innovation, Jefferson East, Inc. is seeking to hire the “go-to tech person in your household” to work as a Community Tech Consultant (CTC). This is a grant-funded position with possible renewal/extension beyond December 2026. The selected candidate will become part of a cohort of CTCs who hail from the East Jefferson and Livernois neighborhoods, and the University of Michigan.
The JEI CTC will work full-time, Monday-Friday, and also enjoy paid holidays and benefits. CTCs are provided with a comprehensive onboarding and training process. They also receive weekly professional development and networking opportunities from a leadership team that includes economic development professionals in Detroit and an interdisciplinary team of faculty and staff from the University of Michigan.