Detroit Community Development Fellowship

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The Detroit Community Development Fellowship provides Fellows and Senior Fellows the opportunity to work closely with organizations that are spearheading revitalization projects in Detroit’s neighborhoods. These Fellowships provide an opportunity for Fellows and Senior Fellows to gain exposure and on the ground, and experience contributing to project development, community outreach and advocacy. The projects center equitable redevelopment through deep community engagement and needs assessment practices. Scroll down to learn more about both opportunities.

If you have any questions about this Professional Fellowship, please contact Detroit Program Co-Director, Caitlin Murphy.

Participating Organizations

Zachary and Associates

The Professional Fellow with Zachary and Associates will serve as Assistant Project Manager to the development of the Bellevue Block Redevelopment Project to develop the implementation strategy plan for the project and the larger Bellevue District. Tasks associated with this project will include:

Working alongside other fellows on behalf of Zachary and Associates.
Assisting with development of business development opportunities using the sustainable planning practices instituted in the Bellevue Block.
Initiating the preparation and presentation of all planning documents required for City approvals, zoning, regulated uses and financial instruments including but not limited to:
- TIF District plan
- Business District formation
- Redevelopment financial strategy – sources and uses and funding applications
- Brownfield redevelopment strategy business development
- Create the narrative for presentations, videos and documents about the Bellevue Redevelopment

Timeline: Start date as soon as possible. Part-time work for 3-6 months

Fellow should be local as support is needed on the ground.

Desired and preferred skillsets: Urban planning/community development background, work experience with city departments as well as working with a cross-sector, international team. Manual labor and physical outdoor activity required on some days.

The Tuxedo Project

The Professional Fellow with the Tuxedo Project will further develop the work of the 2019 Humanity in action Detorit Fellows:

Structure and distribute two requests for proposal (RFPs) for both an architect and urban farmer that will design a food pantry and community garden
Develop testimonials by fellows and members of the community, describing why food justice and food education is so important to this community (this would be part of the year-end appeal)
Plan and execute a public forum or public workshop showcasing the importance of food justice in the community

Tasks for the selected Professional Fellow:

Utilize the outreach list developed by the 2019 Detroit fellows to distribute the request for proposal to potential builders, planners and Detroit-based community organizations.
Collaborate with The Tuxedo Project community to publicize and develop relationships in Detroit’s food justice and education sector through social media, previously recorded video content and direct outreach.
Work with the Resident Fellow to develop unique and impactful programming rooted in food education for the Tuxedo Street neighborhood

In addition, the projects above will be (re-)conceived with a particular focus on the developing COVID-19 pandemic. The execution of these projects will require thorough planning that accounts for social distancing and healthy exchanges that are responsive to the unique conditions of The Tuxedo Project programming space and neighborhood challenges (i.e. blight and limited access to water).

Timeline: Start date as soon as possible. Part-time work for 3-6 months

Fellow should be local as support is needed on the ground.

Desired skills: Flexibility, creativity and a collaborative spirit.

Explore our roots

The Detroit Fellowship

These professional fellowships were developed in collaboration with partner organizations from The Detroit Fellowship.

Detroit Community Development Fellowship

Centering the equitable revitalization of Detroit’s neighborhoods

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Participating Organizations

Explore our roots

The Detroit Fellowship

We are grateful to the RNR Foundation.

Zachary and Associates

The Tuxedo Project

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Professional Fellowships

2020 Detroit Grant Competition

Humanity in Action Announces the 2019 Detroit Fellows