BLISSFIELD, MICHIGAN, January 13, 2023— The Village of Blissfield is seeking applicants for the CEDAM
Community Development Fellowship, a 15-month paid position that will help expand organizational capacity and
take on a variety of development projects in Blissfield. The fellow will work full-time beginning May 2023.
Blissfield was one of ten Redevelopment Ready Communities selected by the Community Economic Development
Association of Michigan (CEDAM) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to host fellows for
2023-24. The fellow will take on various projects that aid in community economic development, ultimately helping
promote equity and improve quality of life for those who live or work in Blissfield. Some potential projects include
completing the RRC tasks, website updates, and ordinance revisions.
“The CEDAM Fellowship is a great opportunity for individuals to gain professional experience in the community
development sector, and for host communities to take on additional projects,” says Rachel Diskin, Associate Director
at CEDAM. “Through this program, we are able to help Michigan expand the range of what’s possible and, at the end
of the day, address critical needs to make their community stronger.”
In addition to a salary and benefits, the Community Development Fellowship also offers training, professional
development, and networking opportunities for fellows. Many CEDAM fellows go on to work in government, policy,
and the nonprofit industry. Past fellow duties have included assessing public and private land for viability as housing,
creating a marketing plan, drafting an economic development strategy, and more.
The deadline to apply for the fellowship is March 5. To learn more about the position and how to apply, visit
https://cedamichigan.org/fellowship/ .
Blissfield seeks Community Development Fellow to spearhead village-wide projects in Blissfield through 15-month position
