Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities

Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities We envision a racially and socially just and equitable Michigan.

Mission: By cultivating just and beloved communities, neighborhoods, and organizations, we work to eradicate racism, discrimination, and systemic inequities.

** New Job Alert**Financial Operations Coordinator (Part-Time / Contract)Michigan Roundtable for Just CommunitiesLocatio...
05/08/2026

** New Job Alert**
Financial Operations Coordinator (Part-Time / Contract)
Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities
Location: Hybrid (Detroit-based preferred)
Reports To: Executive Director & Deputy Director
Position Type: Part-Time Employee or Independent Contractor

Position Overview
The Financial Operations Coordinator serves as the primary bookkeeper and financial operations lead for MRJC, managing day-to-day financial processes, maintaining accurate records, and supporting organizational financial systems.

This role is responsible for maintaining clean, current, and audit-ready financial records across multiple revenue streams including grants, sponsorships, and community-based programming, while providing timely and reliable financial data to leadership.

The Financial Operations Coordinator operates as part of a broader financial management structure, working in coordination with external financial partners responsible for strategic oversight, compliance review, and financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using QuickBooks (or similar system)
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of the general ledger
• Record and categorize all income and expenses on a consistent weekly cadence
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Track and document all incoming funds, including weekly deposits
• Maintain clear and organized financial documentation
Cash & Banking
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Monitor cash activity and ensure alignment between records and financial accounts
• Maintain supporting documentation for all transactions
Payroll & Payments
• Process payroll through provider (e.g., ADP)
• Track payroll changes, contractor payments, and stipends
• Reconcile payroll reports monthly
• Manage staff reimbursements and program-related expenses
Grant & Fund Tracking
• Track restricted and unrestricted funds across all funding sources
• Monitor grant budgets and allocations
• Support grant reporting by providing accurate and timely financial data
Reporting & Financial Support
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including:
o Profit & Loss
o Budget vs. Actual
o Cash Flow Summary
• Provide clear financial summaries for leadership review
• Provide supporting financial data and documentation to external CPA and/or fractional financial partner
• Flag discrepancies, risks, or irregularities in a timely manner
Compliance & Coordination
• Prepare and track 1099s for contractors
• Maintain audit-ready financial records throughout the year
• Support audit preparation and annual filings (e.g., IRS Form 990)
• Adhere to internal control policies, including documentation standards and approval workflows
Qualifications
• 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (nonprofit preferred)
• Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Strong understanding of financial recordkeeping and reporting
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Clear communication skills with the ability to explain financial information simply
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in grant-funded nonprofit organizations
• Familiarity with nonprofit financial reporting and compliance
• Alignment with MRJC’s mission and community-centered values
Compensation
• $35,000 – $50,000 annually
• Part-time role (20–30 hours per week)
• Final compensation based on experience and scope of responsibilities
Work Environment & Structure
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Consistent monthly workload with clear expectations
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership on mission-driven initiatives
• Structured financial system with external CPA/fractional financial support
Additional Notes
This role is part of a collaborative financial structure that includes external financial partners responsible for strategic oversight and compliance. The Financial Operations Coordinator is responsible for ex*****on, accuracy, and day-to-day financial management—not financial strategy, forecasting, or board-level financial leadership.

All Interested Candidates, can apply via Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4409917493/

or contact:
Joe Drew-Hundley
[email protected]
Deputy Director
Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities

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05/01/2026

miroundtable.org

04/30/2026

We are excited to launch the Just Communities Podcast!

The Just Communities Podcast is a storytelling and conversation platform from the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities.
Currently hosted by Deputy Director, Community Facilitator, and Leadership Practitioner JoeDrew, the podcast explores the people, ideas, and movements working to build a more just and beloved society.

Each week, listeners will hear powerful conversations with organizers, educators, artists, business leaders, and community members who are doing the work — challenging inequity, building new systems, and creating pathways for belonging and opportunity.

Episodes will explore topics connected to MRJC’s Anchors of a Just and Beloved Community, including:
Building Community Power
Youth Leadership and Self-Determination
Dismantling Stigmas, Building Pathways
Corporations for Community

Once a month, the podcast will also feature the First Friday Forum, a community conversation series that brings diverse voices together to reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing our communities today.

The Just Communities Podcast invites listeners not just to observe the work of justice — but to step into it.

Tomorrow, 5/1 will be our first episode and live First Friday Forum at 5pm est. This will be a panel discussion from the Michigan School of Psychology - Multicultural Conference for Belonging and Inclusion

Learn more at- https://bit.ly/4mYKxzc

Podcast Preview- https://youtu.be/ynUGKj7HZjM?si=vpCtZBtEEwoqW6tb

Live Streams brought to you by Streamline available at- https://bit.ly/49l7jf3

04/22/2026

📣Calling Detroit Youth!📣 It's that time again!
MRJC is excited to host its annual Youth Art as Activism (YAA) summer experience where Detroit youth between 16-20 years old practice different art mediums to tell stories, share dreams, and lift up issues important to them.

YAA is an exciting opportunity for youth to engage in a learn/do model around mutual aid, social justice, art, and storytelling. In partnership with GDYT and Mama Akua Community House (MACH), youth will be create various art pieces that they will showcase at the Ava Jo and Durron Neighborhood Festival and Backpack Giveaway on August 1, 2026, and our annual Community Tribute.

To apply, the youth must:
- 🏠have a Detroit Address this summer
- 🎂be between 16-20 years old
- 🎨be interested in: Making Art, Social Justice, Mutual Aid, Storytelling
- 📅be available in-person 6/29 - 8/8
- 📍be able to come to MACH 4x/week (DDOT Bus Passes available)
- 💼complete the GDYT application

❗Use MI Roundtable's Referral Code: C1055 so we receive your application in GDYT!
‼️All youth applying to GDYT must create a new account as they have a new platform.

📞Call/Text Dez at 586.744.3889 with questions or for more info

04/17/2026

This week, our Executive Director Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur & Deputy Director Joe Drew-Hundley had the pleasure of visiting one of The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries facilities to share the award winning Documentary, Redemption Road. This work is rooted in our Anchors of a Just and Beloved Community, “Dismantling Stigmas,Buildng Pathways” & “Building Community Power”. This was a powerful experience that included and emotional reunion between Dr. Shakur and a Friend who haven’t seen each other since Dr. Shakur was released from prison over 25 years ago.

Thank you Chiara Clayton for coordinating this opportunity.
Thank you blaz for capturing the moment.

Tune in to the Authentically Detroit podcast today as our Executive Director, Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur and Deputy Directo...
03/30/2026

Tune in to the Authentically Detroit podcast today as our Executive Director, Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur and Deputy Director Joe Drew-Hundley join the show.

Find details at https://www.authenticallydet.com/
Yusef Bunchy Shakur

11/07/2025

Its happening! It's the relaunch of our First Friday Forums! Tonight's topic is the Detroit Election Results with panelists Khary Frazier and Raúl Echevarría with host Joe Drew-Hundley.

What do the election results mean for you? 🗳️ Join us at Mama Akua House for a special Friday Forum, hosted by Joe Drew ...
11/07/2025

What do the election results mean for you? 🗳️
Join us at Mama Akua House for a special Friday Forum, hosted by Joe Drew Hundley, Deputy Director of the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities.

Enjoy food, networking, and deep conversations as we unpack the recent election results and what they mean for our communities, families, and the future of justice in Michigan.

Let’s share perspectives, connect across experiences, and explore how we can build stronger, more equitable communities—together.

📅 Friday, November 7
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Mama Akua House
🍽️ Dinner provided

✨ Come to connect. Stay to be inspired.

🔗 Visit miroundtable.org to learn more about our mission and upcoming events.

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Detroit, MI
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