Jobs

Hunter Park GardenHouse Manager

JOB OVERVIEW:
The GardenHouse Manager will oversee programming at Hunter Park GardenHouse.
Hunter Park GardenHouse is a neighborhood-based educational farm and community
garden. Developed in 2008 as part of a community-led improvement plan for Hunter Park,
the GardenHouse centers programming in three areas: home gardening education for all
ages, fresh food access, and urban ecological restoration. The GardenHouse Manager will
develop, manage, and facilitate community-centered programs, as well as production
tasks. The right candidate will have a strong passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging (DEIB) and will find creative ways to braid DEIB initiatives into all aspects of
programming.

DUTIES:
This person will serve as the GardenHouse Manager and will:

Supervise staff, AmeriCorps Members, fellows, interns, and volunteers
Lead 3-4 GardenHouse shifts per week, as well as occasional large volunteer groups
Use multiple communications channels to effectively engage ANC’s target audiences
including social media, email campaigns, and print materials
Oversee crop planning, planting, and crop maintenance
Coordinate community-centered events, such as potlucks, workshops, and tours.
Evaluate and write reports showcasing program effectiveness
Develop and maintain educational materials

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Commitment to Lansing’s Eastside, its residents, stakeholders as well as strategic
partners throughout the mid-Michigan region
Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and evenings
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
Experience in vegetable farming and/or gardening
Passion for strengthening the local food system and for ANC’s mission
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
Minimum of 18 year of age, US citizen or permanent resident status

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Hourly wage of $23/hr for 40 hrs/wk, plus modest benefits, in 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.

TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please email a resume and a cover letter to
jobs@allenneighborhoodcenter.org. The deadline to apply is January 31.

Finance & Business Manager

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Finance & Business Manager will be a high-capacity and entrepreneurial individual who will oversee the financial operations of ANC and its subsidiaries. The Finance & Business Manager will blend traditional financial management (e.g., bookkeeping; payroll; grants management; creating, managing and analyzing budgets, etc.) with supporting program managers to grow the social enterprises operated by ANC.

DUTIES:

This person will serve as the Finance & Business Manager and will:
Prepare ANC payroll, including paychecks, payroll tax and withholding payments, health insurance, and all reporting (941s, W-2s, 1099s, etc.)
Coordinate the annual audit
Prepare and present finance reports and metrics, an annual budget, and communicate critical financial matters to leadership and Board
Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and tax requirements relevant for a non-profit
Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, program budgets, and actual expenditures
Pursue external funding and revenue opportunities to maximize community impact (i.e. external grant funding, strategic partnerships)

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar bookkeeping software highly preferred
Experience in budget development, payroll management, business planning, and business operations preferred
Formal schooling and/or 3-5 years minimum of experiential knowledge in financial and/or business management
Experience in obtaining and managing external grants preferred
Commitment to Lansing’s Eastside, its residents, stakeholders as well as strategic partners throughout the mid-Michigan region • Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and evenings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to flex communication styles for different kinds of audiences
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
Residents of Lansing’s Eastside are strongly encouraged to apply

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Hourly wage of $24/hr for 40 hrs/wk, plus modest benefits, in 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.

TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, please email a resume and a cover letter to jobs@allenneighborhoodcenter.org. The deadline to apply is February 7.

Fellowships

*All applications for Summer 2025 Fellowship are due on March 16th and run from May-August 2024*

Farmers Market and Food Pantry Fellowship

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

This person will serve as the Farmers Market and Food Pantry Fellow who will:

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: Fellows who qualify for work study at Michigan State University or Lansing Community College will receive $10.33 an hour. Fellows who do not qualify for work study will earn a $650 stipend.

How to Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to ethans@allenneighborhoodcenter.org

Community Farming Fellowships

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 Intern who will:

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 for social media (contribute photos & videos).
Work with the GardenHouse Director to develop and implement GardenHouse special projects (i.e. native seed library, pollinator garden, host educational workshops etc.).

Skills, Experience, & 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

How to Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to ethans@allenneighborhoodcenter.org

Community Engagement & Advocacy Fellowship

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

How to Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to ethans@allenneighborhoodcenter.org

Community Supported Agriculture Fellowship

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

How to Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to ethans@allenneighborhoodcenter.org

Farmers Market and Food Pantry Fellowship

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

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

Work with the Youth Programs Manager to help prepare and facilitate lessons and activities.
Document program efficacy through attendance records and evaluations.
Collaborate with other organizations on special events (field trips, special projects, etc.).
Plan and present a personal project with relevance to the youth programs.
Document youth programs through social media (ie., Facebook).

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

How to Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to ethans@allenneighborhoodcenter.org