Executive Director
Company: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
The mission of the Hale, Page, and Diamond Lake Community
Association is to improve our quality of life through inclusive
programs that serve the neighborhood's present and future needs.
Further, our mission is to foster a sense of community and to
promote the neighborhood as a vibrant place to live and work for
people of all races, identities and backgrounds through
communication, stewardship, and community involvement. The
neighborhoods of Hale, Page and Diamond Lake (HPDL) are the "unsung
jewel" of South Minneapolis. It is an outstanding residential area
with easy access to commercial and recreational opportunities
throughout the metro area. The boundaries are Highway 35W on the
west, Minnehaha Creek on the north, Cedar Avenue on the east, and
both Highway 62 and 62nd Street on the south. ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR POSITION HPDL is looking for a passionate,
community-focused, and self-directed leader to guide the
organization in three key areas: Organizational Administration.
HPDL needs day-to-day administrative assistance working with City
of Minneapolis programmatic and funding requirements and a
volunteer board. Community Engagement. HPDL endeavors to engage
stakeholders through equitable and effective communication,
strategic partnerships, and diverse avenues for participation,
including annual neighborhood events like Picnic in the Park, Frost
Fest, and Night of the. Change Management. HPDL seeks to operate in
ways that ensure the long-term health and stability of the
organization in changing circumstances. This is a part-time hourly
position that reports to the HPDL Executive Committee, is
accountable to the HPDL Board of Directors and its committees, and
is responsive to the HPDL community. This position works
independently and will require someone that is comfortable
networking, pursuing information, and prioritizing tasks without
significant day-to-day support. Key Responsibilities Organizational
Administration (65%)
- Guide and manage the volunteer board in accordance with
established bylaws and programmatic/funding requirements.
- Manage key aspects of the organization: governance;
organizational development; program and event development and
evaluation; finances, fundraising and contracts; internal and
external communications.
- Set agenda and conduct monthly board meetings.
- Oversee finances, including paying regular monthly bills,
obtaining reimbursement from the City and other funding sources
where applicable. Community Engagement (25%)
- Plan and execute neighborhood events like Frost Fest, Picnic in
the Park, Earth Day, and the Annual Garage Sale.
- Position HPDL to act as a key part of the social infrastructure
of the neighborhood - i.e. as a community hub and as an aggregator
of information and resources for the community.
- Collect input from diverse community members through the
equitable engagement plan to include historically underrepresented
perspectives.
- Create an external communications plan in consultation with
community leaders and stakeholders (this has included a semiannual
newsletter and other mass mailings).
- Maintain and update a digital presence including a website and
calendar that clearly describe HPDL goals, initiatives, and
accomplishments.
- Build, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with HPDL business
associations, the City of Minneapolis, MPRB, MNDOT, local
environmental organizations, block clubs, etc.
- Facilitate community forums on matters of public interest (e.g.
candidate forums, public notifications of infrastructure projects,
addressing crime in a just way; etc.) Change Management (10%)
- Help the board adapt to the new funding program requirements
from the City of Minneapolis.
- Ensure community engagement efforts include equitable outreach
to historically underrepresented groups.
- Review organizational goals, initiatives, and operations
annually.
- Review current finances and work with the Board of Directors to
align goals to available funding resources. COMPENSATION This
position is part-time (20 hours a week) at a rate of $26/hour.
QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for the Community Coordinator
position will have all or most of the following:
- Nonprofit administration experience and/or training in the
primary areas of responsibility.
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar financial software.
- Demonstrated ability to manage people (e.g. volunteers, board
members, committee members, contractors).
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with a wide range
of individuals and organizations (e.g. community leaders, funders,
partner organizations, government agencies, etc.).
- Community organizing and leadership experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience working with diverse communities and a demonstrated
commitment to inclusion.
- Experience planning large scale events.
- Connections to and/or experience with the City of Minneapolis
neighborhood funding programs or other community nonprofit work. We
are looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic, outgoing, patient, and persistent.
- A self-starter and self-directed.
- Team-oriented, with strong leadership skills, a good sense of
humor, and a well-developed sense of camaraderie.
- Adventurous and willing to jump into spaces they may not be
familiar or comfortable with. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this
position, please send an email to office@hpdl.org that includes a
current resume and a cover letter describing your interest in and
qualifications for the position. The position will remain open
until filled. Please address any questions to office@hdpl.org. No
calls please. Candidates invited for an interview will be asked to
provide professional references and/or samples of professional
work.
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