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Help Oakland County's businesses thrive

Do you have a passion for small business and entrepreneurial development? We're always looking for people with unique skills and perspectives to contribute to our mission.

Open positions

Join our team

Apply with your resume and cover letter. Positions remain posted until filled.

Director of Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives

Full-time · Hybrid · $90,000 – $115,000

Design, secure, and advance high-impact partnerships, revenue-generating initiatives, and strategic growth opportunities — ensuring Oakland Thrive's partnerships translate into measurable impact, sustainable funding, and scalable programming.

Reporting: Reports to the Vice President of Operations

Qualifications: Bachelor's in Nonprofit Management, Business, Public Administration, or related field (Master's preferred); 5–8 years in strategic partnerships, business development, or economic development; proven success securing funding and partnerships.

To apply: submit a resume and cover letter (PDF) to humanresourcesdepartment@oaklandthrive.org.

Events & Marketing Coordinator

Part-time · Hybrid · $35,000 – $44,000

Support the planning, organizing, and execution of events and marketing projects to promote Oakland Thrive's mission, brand, programs, and services — managing timelines, collaborating with internal teams and partners, and ensuring successful delivery.

Reporting: Reports to the Senior Manager of Client Engagement & Events

Qualifications: Bachelor's in Marketing, Business, Advertising, or related field; 2–4 years in strategic marketing, brand strategy, and event planning; strong writing, social media, and graphic-design familiarity (Canva, Adobe Suite).

To apply: submit a resume and cover letter (PDF) to apply@oaklandthrive.org.

Don't see the right role?

We're always interested in meeting people who share our passion for small business and community impact. Send your resume and cover letter to info@oaklandthrive.org.