Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM)

CEDAM is seeking ten CED Corps members for the 2026-27 program year to be placed within host organizations in Michigan to effect positive change for residents, gain community development and economic development experience, and lead impactful local projects.

CED Corps members will serve full time in their host organizations during their 11 month term starting October 2026. CED Corps members will work directly with their host organization to implement planning and zoning best practices, increase community engagement, and support cross-collaboration at the local level.

As a CED Corps member, the added capacity you’ll provide your host organization will allow them to achieve the community development goals they’ve set. This work supports the goals outlined by host organizations to improve the lives of the residents they serve for the better!

CED Corps members will receive training and professional development on topics such as:

• An introduction to community economic development
• Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) best practices
• The development process
• Managing conflict and meeting facilitation
• Resume and networking tips

CED Corps members will also participate in statewide networking:

• Representing CEDAM and the MEDC at statewide conferences and summits
• Attending professional development days together as a cohort
• Participating in a National Day of Service

The appropriate candidate will have a desire for service, strong interest and/or background in community economic development, planning, coalition building and/or community organizing, and communications or a combination of such interests. The appropriate candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to work within a team or as an individual and be familiar with the Microsoft Office suite and Google Applications. CED Corps members are required to work the standard office hours of their host organizations.

The following skills are required of all members:

All applications must be submitted by September 28. If you have any questions, contact Shate’ja Curry (curry @ cedamichigan.org).