FIND WHERE YOU FIT IN
We are looking for people who want to contribute practical skills, trusted relationships, and responsible service. You do not need to fit every category—bring what you know and be ready to learn.
- COMMUNITY BUILDERS & LOCAL ORGANIZERS — Community listening, outreach, neighborhood relationships, volunteer coordination, and meeting facilitation.
- BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS & ENTREPRENEURS — Directory participation, referrals, mentoring, procurement insight, and marketplace development.
- RESEARCHERS, HISTORIANS & DATA BUILDERS — Black economic history, asset mapping, research, verification, surveys, and impact measurement.
- EDUCATORS, COACHES & WORKFORCE LEADERS — Curriculum development, financial capability, apprenticeships, certifications, career readiness, and youth support.
- FINANCE, LEGAL, GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONALS — Accounting, policies, contracts, risk review, nonprofit or corporate governance, and responsible safeguards.
- TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN, MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS CREATORS — Websites, databases, cybersecurity, branding, storytelling, video, social media, and public outreach.
- HOUSING, REAL ESTATE, AGRICULTURE & COMMUNITY-DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS — Homeownership education, land, food systems, development planning, and qualified referrals.
- OPERATIONS, FUNDRAISING & EVENT SUPPORT — Project management, administration, grants, sponsorships, logistics, and convenings.
Service begins with an expression of interest and a welcome orientation. Roles depend on current needs, review, capacity, and approval. Early-stage participation is voluntary and unpaid unless a separate written agreement states otherwise. Interest or participation does not guarantee employment, compensation, appointment, membership, funding, or a permanent position.
