Come Work With Us at Kintsugi Village!
Kintsugi Village is a joyful, community-driven space in Corktown, Detroit, where creativity, learning and connection come together. Inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi—celebrating the beauty in imperfections—we believe that growth happens when we embrace new ideas, nurture relationships and create with heart.
Why You’ll Love Being Here
Kintsugi Village isn’t just a workplace—it’s a place to grow and make an impact. Our team is a group of passionate, curious and kind-hearted folks who care about education, the arts, food and community. Whether you’re sparking curiosity in little learners, curating inspiring events or bringing people together over food, your work will help shape something truly special.
our values
How We Work
Be Quick, Be Thoughtful
When someone reaches out, we reach back. Fast. Whether it’s a teammate, a vendor, a neighbor or a wandering chicken—everyone gets a response, pronto. We believe responsiveness is a love language.
But don’t just be quick—be thoughtful. Give each message a moment of your heart, even if it’s a short reply. People remember how you made them feel.
Lead with Kindness
Kindness is our superpower. We use it liberally—in emails, in meetings in hallway hellos and garden path chats. We don’t do sarcasm. We do sincerity. We don’t do power trips. We do people power.
Add the Personal Touch
Around here, we believe a handwritten note is worth ten emails. So if you’re thinking of sending a thank you or a “thinking of you”—grab a pen and make it personal. Whether it’s a vendor, a neighbor, or someone who just made your day easier, let’s make gratitude a tangible thing.
Respect is the Root
We treat every person—coworkers, collaborators, community members—with dignity. No exceptions. That means listening deeply, disagreeing with grace and assuming good intentions. We’re building something beautiful, and respect is the soil it grows in. But don’t just be quick—be thoughtful. Give each message a moment of your heart, even if it’s a short reply. People remember how you made them feel.
Stay Playful, Stay Grounded
We take our mission seriously—but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Wear the weird hat to the meeting. Celebrate a small win with a dance break. Balance spreadsheets with bare feet in the grass. Be human. Be here.
We Are All Hosts
This Village belongs to everyone who enters it, and we all get to be stewards of the experience. Whether you’re welcoming a guest, helping someone find the compost bins or sharing a snack from the community kitchen—you’re hosting. Let’s make every interaction warm and welcoming.
The Perks & Benefits:
If you’re looking for a place where your ideas are encouraged, your contributions matter and you can bring your whole, wonderful self to work—welcome home.
open positions
Join Our Team
If Kintsugi Village sounds like a place where you’d love to work, we’d love to learn more about you and your kintsugi journey. Please send us your resume, a note about why you’re interested and—just for fun—if you could plant one herb, vegetable or plant in the Kintsugi Village garden, what would you pick and why?
We can’t wait to hear from you.