This event has passed.

CDAD Updates

January 21, 2022 - February 15, 2022

Happy New Year!

Happy new year CDAD family! Here we are again…despite the ever evolving nature of the pandemic, life goes on. Feels a little like peak 2020. Nevertheless, we’ve got a lot of exciting things planned for 2022! We hope we’ll get to work with many of you this year. And maybe even see you in person. We miss you all so much!
Here are just a few things the staff will be working on this year:

Bringing on an AmeriCorps member to help support work across our departments (see posting in this newsletter)
Hiring a Program Facilitator (see posting below)
Opening up applications to join CDAD’s committees (watch for an email about to apply)
Launching our new capacity building tool with our partners at Co.Act, MCR, MNA, and Enterprise
Working in two neighborhoods to develop neighborhood action tables
Supporting the Detroit Residents First Fund (watch our social media for how to apply for cohort II)
Lunch and learns and council district-based caucus meetings
Advancing our policy agenda
Continuing our work on community development system building

We know you all have work plans that look like ours — full of hard work and the optimism that’s required to do the work we do. Optimism that we can move the needle on our most pressing issues.
We’re wishing all of you a wonderful year ahead — year of joy that advances the work of racial justice, of policy wins, and that centers the voice of community in all that we do. And as always, the CDAD staff sends you all of our love and gratitude.

CDAD is Hiring!

Full-time Service Opportunity
with Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD)

Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD) and Local Initiatives Support Corporation are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps member to serve as a Community Engagement Strategist. We are recruiting a full-time AmeriCorps member to be a part of our team for 10 months. The position will remain open until filled. The exact start and end date of the contract position is confirmed by the Member Agreement of Participation that will require signature prior to the start of service. This is an AmeriCorps position and the individual selected to serve is not considered to be an employee of CDAD or LISC.

LISC AmeriCorps and CDAD are committed to diversity and inclusion in the selection process.
LISC AmeriCorps is available to everyone eligible to serve.

We treat all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates should send a resume via email on or before February 2, 2022 to Madhavi Reddy at info@cdadonline.org . The subject line should read AmeriCorps Community Engagement Strategist.

The candidate selected for this position will complete an account set up and on-line application via the My AmeriCorps Portal located here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do as well as intake forms via a secure system.

Community Development Program Coordinator

Position Summary:

Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD) is seeking one or more experienced candidates to join our team as a Community Development Program Coordinator(s). This position works across CDAD’s departments and supports our Directors to implement a robust body of work designed to build neighborhood power, build capacity in our member organizations, support youth to influence decision-making in the city, increase the community engagement acumen of the community development sector, and create ways for our members to network with each other and influence policy.

CDAD Description

Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD) has served as the leading voice for Detroit’s community development sector for more than 20 years. As a membership centered organization with close to 200 dues-paying members, CDAD advocates for public policies and resources that advance the work of nonprofit, community-based organizations and resident-led groups in Detroit neighborhoods who are engaged in physical development, land use planning, community organizing, and other activities designed to stabilize and revitalize the quality of life in Detroit. CDAD’s strategic plan can be found here

Example of Core Responsibilities:

Community Development Program Coordinators work on a variety of projects across CDAD’s departments. The following is a description of the types of work that this position will support and/or lead and is not a job description. Work will be done in partnership with a CDAD Director to develop implementation strategies and setting program goals, and milestones.

Supporting CDAD’s capacity building and leadership development work

· Support CDAD’s community development capacity building system, which is a partnership with MCR, Co.Act Detroit, MNA, and Enterprise designed to provide high quality, user-led and identified capacity building supports

· Support capacity building system users to complete a self-assessment tool and support them to navigate through their capacity building/technical assistance plan

· Strengthen the existing service provider pool by examining gaps in the existing pool and building the necessary relationships to add to the pool

· Design and facilitate a variety of meetings and experiences including individual check-ins, small/large group meetings, cohort-based meetings, etc., including managing a cohort of grantees

· Support CDAD’s Capacity Building Committee

Supporting CDAD’s youth engagement work

· Support CDAD’s Youth Advisory Council and committees

· Lead the recruitment and application process for committee members

· Support the committee and Director to plan trainings, events, projects, and workshops

· Connect youth engagement partners and youth council to opportunities to influence decision-making and policy in Detroit (e.g. neighborhood planning, spending priorities, etc.)
Supporting CDAD’s Neighborhood Voice and Advocacy Framework

· Develop “neighborhood action tables” in two Detroit neighborhoods and provide them with high-touch support

· Develop an application process and lead logistics around the application process

· Support CDAD partners to develop their neighborhood action tables

· Research small, neighborhood impact funds and capture promising practices

· Research promising practices around neighborhood-based resiliency strategies, community-based safety initiatives, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and community-nonprofit partnerships

Supporting CDAD’s Member and Community Engagement Work

· Develop a community engagement workshop/class for CDAD members and partners

· Create and lead a community engagement learning community of practitioners across the ecosystem

· Support CDAD’s Member Services Committee

· Help with planning member events including membership meetings, lunch and learns, district-based meetings, and our annual community development week

· Engage CDAD members and partners regularly to ensure CDAD is responsive to the needs of our members and the emerging needs of the community development sector in Detroit

· Work on a number of community engagement contracts

Preferred Qualities/Experience/Skills/Knowledge

· At least 3 years’ experience with work similar to that outlined in job posting

· Excellent project-management skills including attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to manage projects with many moving parts, and meeting deadlines

· Extremely strong results-based facilitation skills

· Comfortable with technologies including Office, Canva, Wild Apricot, social media platforms

· Ability to advance work in a team setting

· Strong relationship building skills with the ability to build relationships with CDAD staff, members, and partners

· Knowledge of Detroit’s community development sector preferred

· Demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and economic justice required

· Ability to work evenings and/or weekend when required

· Advanced facilitation skills developed through real-world experience in designing meeting processes, and facilitating small and large group meetings

Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD) employees enjoy generous time off, access to 403(b) savings plan, medical/health/dental insurance, and paid holidays. They also get the joy of supporting our close to 200 members in some of the most exciting work happening in Detroit. CDAD is committed to equity and racial justice and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, especially those from equity-seeking groups to apply.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a 1–2 page reflection about why you feel you might be a good fit for the position and a resume via email with the title “Program Coordinator Resume” to info@cdad-online.org or by mail to 440 Burroughs Street, Suite 201, Detroit, MI 48202 by February 15, 2022.

Hello CDAD Members! We are excited to announce that we are beginning our committee application process. We are looking for people with commitment, energy, and creativity to join our committees. By joining a CDAD committee, you have the opportunity to make an impact on Detroit’s community development sector and neighborhoods. On January 25^th, please look out for an email that will include links to applications for our Policy Committee, Member Services Committee, Capacity Building Committee and System Building Committee.