2026 Summer Break | July 1-7

MNA will be closed July 1-7, 2026, for our annual summer break so staff can rest and recharge.

Michigan Nonprofit Association

517.492.2400

Reporting to the Director of Programs, our Program Team is responsible for:

  1. Ensuring program delivery and curriculum execution
  2. Building and maintaining positive, long-term relationships with students, families, educators, and program site staff 
  3. Attending program team and partnership meetings as needed
  4. Establishing a rapport with partner organizations, school staff, families, and community
  5. Ensuring efficient data management; collecting and tracking data, recordkeeping
  6. Clear, respectful, and timely communication with all key stakeholders
  7. Participating in special events and health-driven workshops as needed
  8. Attending required trainings on food safety, youth development, and curriculum content 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry and Baking, Nutrition, Education, or Public Health preferred
  • ServSafe certification required (upon hire)
  • 3-7 years youth program supervisory experience; direct contact with youth
  • Secondary education teaching certification and experience a plus
  • Experience working in a professional kitchen is desired
  • Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills, patience and the ability to mentor students
  • Must have reliable personal transportation (programming takes place at various school site locations)
  • Must demonstrate teaching ability - prepare to show competence through demonstration
  • Background check is required

Detroit Food and Entrepreneurship Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veteran statue, or disability status.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter stating your interest, related experience, and salary requirements along with your resume to info@detroitfoodacademy.org   

No phone calls please. 

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