On-site

Driver’s License, Age

These position serves as an important connection between the Foundation and the people we serve, helping ensure that every interaction reflects our commitment to accessibility, hospitality, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Representation: Serve as a welcoming, knowledgeable representative of City Sweat Club Foundation during programming, events, and community activities.
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain positive relationships with participants, neighbors, and community members.
• Participant Engagement: Welcome new participants, facilitate introductions, and help individuals feel comfortable navigating our programs and spaces.
• Community Outreach: Introduce individuals to upcoming programs, events, and opportunities to participate in Foundation initiatives.
• Program Awareness: Support grassroots promotion through personal outreach, community conversations, and distribution of approved informational materials.
• Participant Retention: Encourage continued participation by helping individuals discover additional programs and opportunities that align with their interests.
• Community Feedback: Gather informal feedback, identify community interests, and communicate relevant observations to support program development.
• Event Support: Assist with community-facing engagement during special events, collaborative initiatives, and Foundation activations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• A welcoming, approachable, and professional presence.
• Genuine interest in community wellness, service, and public engagement.
• Confidence initiating conversations and engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate organizational information clearly and accurately.
• Dependability, initiative, and a collaborative approach to community work.
• Interest in grassroots outreach, nonprofit engagement, or community development.

Familiarity with Detroit neighborhoods and community initiatives is welcomed but not required.

Previous nonprofit experience is not required. We value individuals who demonstrate genuine interest in people and a commitment to meaningful community engagement.

Time Commitment & Location

This is an ongoing, unpaid volunteer opportunity requiring approximately 2–4 hours per week.

Responsibilities will primarily take place during existing Foundation programming at the Opportunity Café within Durfee Innovation Society in Detroit, with occasional opportunities to represent the Foundation at community events and collaborative initiatives.

Scheduling will be coordinated based on program needs and volunteer availability.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in community relations, nonprofit representation, and public engagement.
• Opportunities to develop communication, outreach, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting community wellness programming and grassroots initiatives.
• Opportunities to engage with participants, community organizations, and local partners.
• Exposure to nonprofit program development and community engagement practices.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to expanding access to movement, wellness, and service throughout Detroit.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to apply through Idealist with a brief introduction describing their interest in community engagement, relevant experience, and general availability.

Applicants with backgrounds in hospitality, customer service, community outreach, public engagement, or event coordination are encouraged to apply.

Selected applicants will be contacted to discuss the opportunity, expectations, and next steps.

Make Your Move.

Our movement began with an invitation to show up.

Every introduction, conversation, and connection creates another opportunity for someone to participate.

There's more work to be done, and there's room for you to be part of it.

RUN. SWEAT. SERVE.

Learn more at citysweatclub.org.