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Kitchen & Events Coordinator

Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) is seeking a qualified candidate for its part-time (25 hrs/week) Kitchens & Events Coordinator.

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION:
Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) serves as a dynamic hub where Lansing Eastside
neighbors can 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 health education and outreach, housing improvement, food security and nutrition education, youth development, commercial corridor revitalization, and social capital building.

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Kitchens & Events Coordinator will assist with special event planning as well as programmatic oversight of the Incubator Kitchen Program. ANC’s Incubator Kitchen program utilizes commercial shared-use kitchens to help scale production and solidify operations for new food businesses. The shared-use model lowers the cost of entry and risk, provides access to one-on-one mentorship, trains in food cost analysis and labor controls, provides food safety training and certification, and assists in building standard operating procedures. In addition to commercial kitchen space, ANC also is home to The Greatroom, a public event space that provides neighbors with a myriad of ANC programs, community events, and private rental space.

DUTIES:
This person will serve as the Kitchens & Events Coordinator and will assist the Kitchens & Facilities Manager:

• Organize kitchen events, such as pop-ups and cooking workshops
• Coordinate Greatroom events, such as community meetings, trainings, and private rentals
• Develop and maintain relations with Incubator Kitchen Makers, food entrepreneurs, and industry workers
• Oversee set-up and tear-down of various events
• Train and supervise volunteers and interns
• Market and promote events
• Evaluate and write reports showcasing program effectiveness

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 30 pounds
• Some experience with special events coordination or a kitchen setting preferred
• 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
• 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
• Eastsiders are strongly encouraged to apply
• Minimum of 18 year of age, US citizen or permanent resident status

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Hourly wage of $20/hr for 25 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 Friday, April 19.

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.

Internships

*At this time, ANC is no longer accepting internships for the Summer 2024 semester. Please check back for Fall 2024 internship opportunities.*

Hunter Park GardenHouse

Hunter Park GardenHouse Fall Internship

January 2024-April 2024

About Hunter Park GardenHouse

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.


GardenHouse volunteer shifts are held Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:30am – 12:00 pm and Tuesday/Thursday 5:00 – 7:30 pm.  Office shifts are flexible but most often 12:00 – 2:30 pm on weekday afternoons.
Allen Neighborhood Center’s Hunter Park GardenHouse is offering up to 2 unpaid internships for the fall semester. We are able to partner with academic institutions to provide this internship for college credit. 


Internship Activities

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 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

  • Commitment to serve 8-10+ hours per week.
  • Desire and ability to engage with a diverse group of people, particularly those living in low-income distressed neighborhoods.
  • Ability to function independently and in a team environment.
  • Experience and/or interest in sustainable gardening/farming.
  • Familiarity with social media (Facebook) and basic photography. 
  • Good written and oral communication skills. 

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

Youth Programs Internship

January 2024 – April 2024

Our Youth Programs are free and provide job and life skills as well as gardening and nutrition education. Take Root Garden Club (ages 5-10) is held Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30-5:30pm, and Youth Service Corps (ages 11- 17) is held Monday and Wednesday after school 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm.

Allen Neighborhood Center’s Hunter Park GardenHouse Youth Programs are offering two unpaid internships this academic year.

Internship Activities

  • Work with the Educational Programs Coordinator 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).

Qualifications

  • Commitment to serve 10-12 hours per week
  • Kid-loving, organized, reliable, enthusiastic, and motivated.
  • Desire and ability to engage with a diverse group of people, particularly those living in low-income neighborhoods.
  • Ability to function independently and in a team environment.
  • Experience in gardening, nutrition, and civic engagement is a plus. As well as an interest in the arts and social justice.
    • Good written and oral communication skills.
    • Familiarity with social media (Facebook) and basic photography. We are able to provide this internship for college credit.

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

Veggie Box

Community Supported Agriculture Internship

January 2024- April 2024

The Veggie Box is a program of Allen Neighborhood Center, a 501(c)(3) organization in Lansing, Michigan. Allen Neighborhood Center (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 health education and outreach, housing improvement, food security and nutrition education, youth development, commercial corridor revitalization, and social capital building.


Veggie Box is a CSA, which stands for Community Supported Agriculture, and allows folks in the Lansing region to buy a subscription to fresh, local food. Our CSA is a multi-farm model that unites dozens of growers and food producers to feed a common community. For the summer of 2023, Veggie Box will serve 300 members between a Tuesday and Thursday distribution.


Allen Neighborhood Center’s Veggie Box program is offering 2 unpaid internships this fall from September-December, or September-April. We are able to partner with academic institutions to provide this internship for college credit.

 
Internship Activities

This person will serve as the Veggie Box Intern who will work with the Food Hub Manager to:

  • Collect information to create farmer/food producer profiles 
  • Assistance in the development and promotion of Veggie Box
  • Document program efficacy through surveys and evaluations 
  • Send invoices and track payments
  • Coordinate the receiving, packing, inventory, and management of produce
  • Manage relationships with local farmers and Veggie Box members

Qualifications

  • Commitment to serve a minimum of 8 hours per week.
  • Desire and ability to engage with a diverse group of people, particularly those living in low-income distressed neighborhoods, as well as farmers and business owners
  • Ability to function independently and in a team environment
  • Some knowledge of food systems, with experience being a plus
  • Exceptionally attentive to detail
  • Familiarity with social media (Facebook and Instagram) and basic photography
  • We believe that in order to serve our neighbors effectively, a diverse array of lived experiences and backgrounds must be centered in our team. 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.

How to Apply

Apply through Handshake-or-Submit a cover letter and resume to Volunteer Coordinator: volunteering@allenneighborhoodcenter.org

Allen Farmers Market

Assistant Manager Internship

January 2024- April 2024

Do you have an interest in event planning, marketing, business development, community development, social work, finance/bookkeeping, management, communications, food science, agriculture, nutrition, small business, or farmers market management? Look no further! 


The Allen Farmers Market Assistant Internship opportunity will give you real life experience planning a weekly event, communicating with stakeholders in our community, coordinating volunteers and vendors, assisting with the farmers market bank, government assisted food programs, data collection, spreadsheets, marketing and more, all while building relationships and your resume! 


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. The market is held every Wednesday, year-round at ANC from 2:30 – 6:30p.m. and the right candidate must have Wednesday availability. 


We are looking for TWO Assistant Managers to join our crew from April – November. Consideration will be given to those that can commit for the duration of the Outdoor Season, but if you are the right candidate and can only commit for part of the season, consideration will still be given. 

Key Responsibilities


Management Assistance of the Allen Farmers Market will involve oversight of all operations of our year-round, weekly Market. The Market Assistant Intern will maintain relationships with vendors, customers, guests, and sponsors. General responsibilities include managing market operations, supervising volunteers, promotion and advertising, fundraising through sponsorship campaigns and collaborative grants, and keeping accurate records of sales and attendance. 
Specific responsibilities include: 

  • Wednesday availability for some or all of the timeframe, noon – 7:30p.m.
  • Vendor selection and support, including assisting vendors with merchandising, pricing, marketing, and business skills. 
  • Marketing and promotion; managing social media accounts and writing weekly e-bulletin; representing the Market to the community. 
  • Managing logistics and safety at the Market; maintaining supplies and equipment (tents, tables, chairs, etc.). 
  • Maintaining detailed financial, attendance, and product records, and keeping current all permits, licensing, and contractual agreements. 
  • Overseeing volunteer recruitment and training; creating a mutually beneficial experience for volunteers to learn, grow, and feel appreciated for their service. 
  • Training volunteers to operate the Market Bank, which facilitates transactions through credit/debit and EBT plus Double Up Food Bucks. 
  • Developing positive customer and vendor relations; conducting periodic surveys to measure satisfaction and seek feedback. 
  • Serve as an engager during the Market, answering questions for patrons, vendors, or volunteers and encouraging folks to visit the sponsor booth and other activities 
  • Assist with setup and/or breakdown of the event 
  • Bring fresh ideas of new marketing avenues, new organizations to involve, entertainment and more 
  • Assist with the Market Walk participants and Pedicab Drivers
  • Increase our foot traffic and maximize our pedicab resource for offsite parking
  • Assist with staying up to date with grant deadlines and data collection 
  • Meeting government deadlines for food assisted programs and record keeping
  • Opportunity to create graphics and advertisements 
  • Brainstorm enhancements to the Market 

Required Background, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • A professional and resourceful leadership style with the ability to work independently and with a team. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Ability to develop, implement, nurture, and evaluate multiple initiatives.
  • Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail. 
  • Experience in creating and managing relationships with multiple partners, which in this position includes vendors, neighbors, volunteers/interns, and donors/sponsors. 
  • High level of initiative and personal confidence. 
  • Trustworthy and timely 
  • Commitment to Lansing’s Eastside, its residents, stakeholders and strategic partners throughout the mid-Michigan region. 

Strong candidates will have education or training related to the position and passion for food and community. Candidates must have Wednesday availability as well. 

Please call Jenny Wagemann at 517-999-3911 for further information or submit your resume and cover letter to jennyw@allenneighborhoodcenter.org. You are welcome to also drop it off at ANC, located at 1611 E. Kalamazoo St. in Lansing.

Finance

Nonprofit Finance & Business Internship

January 2024- April 2024

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. 

Position Overview

This internship supports ANC Finance & Business Manager and Executive Director in tasks which blend traditional financial management (e.g., bookkeeping, payroll, grants management, creating, managing and analyzing budgets) with helping to manage, monitor, and grow the social enterprises operated by Allen Neighborhood Center (farmers market, Exchange, Veggie Box, Incubator Kitchen, etc.).

ANC is offering one Nonprofit Finance & Business internship for the fall semester with flexibility to extend to a full year. ANC is able to work with academic institutions to offer credit.  

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Gain experience in data entry and analysis using various software programs.
  • Generate reports, memorandums, correspondence, presentation materials, and other materials using various software programs.
  • Sort and distribute incoming, outgoing, and intercompany communications.
  • Assists with special events and functions as needed.
  • May be responsible for greeting visitors, as well as answering and routing incoming calls.
  • Conducts special projects, research, and assignments as needed.

Skills, Experience, and Obligations

  • Commitment to serve 10-15+ hours per week, with some availability M-F, 9-5.
  • Desire and ability to engage with diverse groups of people.
  • Experience with and/or interest in learning about nonprofit finance.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience with QuickBooks is a plus but not required.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to daned@allenneighborhoodcenter.org