Employment

UMOJA MN Program Lead

Job Title: UMOJA Program Lead
Supervisor: UMOJA Program Director
Primary Department: UMO – UMOJA
Pay Band: $49,000 to $52,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Revision: March 2024
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Position Summary

This role will be the creative agent of the UMOJA team, working to serve Black youth who are currently in foster, adoptive, or kinship care. This role requires skill in the areas of group facilitation, communication, curriculum design and implementation. This role requires understanding of programming and will help maintain grant deliverables. This role is great for a creative person who has experience in youth work, foster care, or child welfare.

Our Agency

At EVOLVE Family Services, we fight to build a world where everyone has nurturing, permanent, and supportive familial relationships. We accomplish this by connecting youth with adults, by giving adults the tools to succeed, and by giving youth a voice in a system that has been developed from a place of oppression. We serve youth and families across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, often within and alongside the child welfare system. We serve all, regardless of race, religion, age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or marital status. EVOLVE is an antiracist, anti-oppressive agency, and expects our workforce to hold one another accountable for continued growth. Please our standards of antiracism and anti-oppression (https://evolveservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Standards-of-Antiracism-and-Anti-Oppression-at-EVOLVE-8.2020.pdf). BIPOC and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Core Competencies

Innovation: Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create better processes, experiences, or functionality. Involves clients, peers, and the community in the development of new ideas. Conceives, develops, and delivers new and creative products, services, methods or models.

Collaboration: Builds rapport and relates well with others. Nurtures relationships with others. Serves as an agency and community leader; uses influence to move projects and initiatives forward. Works cohesively with people from across diverse backgrounds and working styles.

Change Capacity: Leads self through change by navigating ambiguity appropriately and adapting well to new situations, obstacles, and opportunities. Demonstrates an openness to change, models adaptability, and seeks opportunities to engage with and contribute to the change process.

Problem Solving: Finds solutions to difficult or complex issues. Considers different aspects to challenges, explores alternatives and selects strong solutions to problems. Seeks to understand the symptoms or antecedents to the problems and solves for those underlying causes.

Essential Functions
1. Assist with and plan aspects of Black heritage camp program (a large-scale event for 100-300 people).
2. Support UMOJA director in management of an approximately $483,000 annual operating budget.
3. Group facilitation of youth programming, agency-wide trainings, and volunteer training.
4. Recruitment and training of teachers, facilitators, and volunteers (including documentation and compliance).
5. Maintain consistent communication with UMOJA families and independent contractors for programming.
6. Create and maintain relationships with Black communities; build rapport for continued relationships.
7. Create and establish youth and child-centered classroom curriculum for UMOJA camp and programs held throughout the year.
8. Work successfully with UMOJA team to design and lead Afrocentric educational programming for children and youths.
9. Assist in ensuring that grant deliverables are met on a quarterly basis.
10. Every 6 months, set 2 personal goals for growth in Diversity Equity Inclusion work, and share progress.
11. Participate in monthly discussions or learnings about Diversity Equity Inclusion topics at team meetings.

These are intended to describe the general nature and level of work for this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this job. Additional functions within the same scope are expected.

Licensure / Credentials

This person must be able to pass a background check and FBI clearance check.
This position requires a driver’s license and reliable transportation. Comfort with driving moving trucks a plus.

Work Environment

This hybrid role is for a Minnesota or Wisconsin based employee who can be in-office 2 times a week in Oak Park Heights, MN. The in-office requirement is increased leading up to the black heritage camp held twice annually. The EVOLVE workspace is a shared office space in close proximity to other department peers. The EVOLVE office is a pet-friendly workplace. All employees are provided with a laptop to work from home, provided the employee maintains high-speed internet and cell phone service. Your home workspace must be conducive to performing your role. Whether at home, or at the office, this role requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk, while utilizing a computer to complete work. The hours of this role typically fall between 8:30a-4:30p with afterhours and weekends required for programming needs.

Development & Communications Director

Job Title: Development & Communications Director
Pay Band: $80,000 – $85,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Status: Full Time
Location: Hybrid - Stillwater, MN
Supervisor: Executive Director
Revision: May 2024
Primary Department: DEV – Development

Position Summary

This key leadership role serves as a bridge between all programs and services of the agency and those in the larger world. This position is responsible for leading the fundraising efforts, cultivating donor relationships, and crafting the marketing efforts. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with others, building relationships, and telling stories.

Our Agency

At EVOLVE Family Services, we fight to build a world where everyone has nurturing, permanent, and supportive familial relationships. We accomplish this by connecting youth with adults, by giving adults the tools to succeed, and by giving youth a voice in a system that has been developed from a place of oppression. We serve youth and families across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, often within and alongside the child welfare system. We serve all, regardless of race, religion, age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or marital status. EVOLVE is an antiracist, anti-oppressive agency, and expects our workforce to hold one another accountable for continued growth. Please our standards of antiracism and anti-oppression HERE. BIPOC and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Core Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates EVOLVE’s mission, vision, and values. Demonstrates desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Advances the mission through volunteerism and philanthropy. Leads a culture of engagement, inclusion and fundraising.

Leadership: Provides tools and resources for the development of others. Builds trust and credibility within department and agency-wide. Builds and nurtures relationships with others. Champions inclusive activities, strategies, and initiatives. Contributes to organizational decision making.

Quality Results: Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Meets or exceeds goals and delivers high-value experiences for youth and families.

Essential Functions

1. Cultivate, engage, and maintain philanthropic relationships with individuals, foundations, and businesses.

2. Effectively craft compelling and actionable messaging surrounding the mission-driven work of EVOLVE.

3. Bring leadership, critical and creative thinking skills, and solutions around the organization’s financial needs.

4. Collaborate with Board members and the Board Fundraising Committee to execute development goals.

5. Develop relationships that increase foundation awareness, recognition, and interest.

6. Research, develop, and complete the applications for local, state, and national grant opportunities.

7. Provide original content and seek out compelling stories and statistics to communicate EVOLVE’s impact.

8. Work collaboratively with EVOLVE leaders to complete all reporting, licensing, and accreditation requirements.

9. Attend local networking opportunities to share EVOLVE’s impact and to source perspective donors and clients.

10. Coordinate outreach activities, including meetings, conferences, education sessions, and vendor tables.

11. Oversee the website and supervise the creation, editing, and management of online forms, newsletters, graphics, and media releases.

12. Coordinate with agency teams regarding the implementation of social media and marketing strategies.

13. Provide leadership and supervision to Marketing Specialist and any other assigned employees or contractors.

14. Every 6 months, set 2 personal goals for growth in Diversity Equity Inclusion work, and share progress.

15. Participate in monthly discussions or learnings about Diversity Equity Inclusion topics at team meetings.

Desired Characteristics and Experience

Three to five years’ demonstrated leadership in nonprofit fundraising, cultivating donor relationships, marketing and communications. Understanding of nonprofit finance and the philanthropic community in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Familiarity with the principles and tactics of Community Centric Fundraising. Enjoys and excels in community engagement and individual relationship building. Strong verbal and written communication. Passion for social justice and familiarity with child welfare. This person must be able to pass a background check and FBI clearance check. This role requires reliable transportation and a current driver’s license in good standing.

Work Environment

This flexible hybrid role is for a Minnesota or Wisconsin based employee who can reliably commute to Oak Park Heights, MN 2-3 times each week. The EVOLVE workspace is a shared office space in close proximity to other department peers. The EVOLVE office is a pet-friendly workplace. All employees are provided with a laptop to work from home, provided the employee maintains high-speed internet and cell phone service. Your home workspace must be conducive to performing your role. Whether at home, or at the office, this role requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk, while utilizing a computer to complete work. The hours of this role typically fall between 8:30a-4:30p with some afterhours required for connection with the community. EVOLVE has opportunities to work at weekend outreach events and special programs.

Finance & Operations Director

Job Title: Finance & Operations Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervisor: Executive Director
Revision: June 2024
Primary Department: ADM - Administration
Pay Band: $87,000 to $92,000
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Position Summary

This role is the main steward of the organization’s people, processes and resources. This role directly leads the areas of accounting, building operations, human resources, and information technology for a small nonprofit organization. This role collaborates with a managed IT service provider, and additionally partners with ADP as a professional employer organization (PEO) to assist with HR administration, guidance, employee benefits, payroll, and regulatory compliance. This role is a great fit for a finance professional who is interested in expanding outside of the accounting department.

Our Agency

At EVOLVE Family Services, we fight to build a world where everyone has nurturing, permanent, and supportive familial relationships. We accomplish this by connecting youth with adults, by giving adults the tools to succeed, and by giving youth a voice in a system that has been developed from a place of oppression. We serve youth and families across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, often within and alongside the child welfare system. We serve all, regardless of race, religion, age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or marital status. EVOLVE is an antiracist, anti-oppressive agency, and expects our workforce to hold one another accountable for continued growth. Please our standards of antiracism and anti-oppression HERE. BIPOC and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Core Competencies

Functional Expertise: Has the functional and/or technical knowledge and skills required to perform well in a specified role. Knows and consistently applies best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills used to conduct specialized tasks for the role.
Leadership: Provides tools and resources for the development of others. Builds trust and credibility within department and agency-wide. Builds and nurtures relationships with others. Champions inclusive activities, strategies, and initiatives. Contributes to organizational decision making.
Collaboration: Builds rapport and relates well with others. Nurtures relationships with others. Serves as an agency and community leader; uses influence to move projects and initiatives forward. Works cohesively with people from across diverse backgrounds and working styles.
Change Capacity: Leads self through change by navigating ambiguity appropriately and adapting well to new situations, obstacles, and opportunities. Demonstrates an openness to change, models adaptability, and seeks opportunities to engage with and contribute to the change process.

Essential Functions
1.Perform General Ledger accounting, including journal entries, supporting schedules, and fiscal period close.
2.Report weekly to leadership team on key financial indicators, present financial reports to the board monthly.
3.Provide oversight and monitoring of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes and recordings.
4.Lead year end processes, including: FYE closing, preparing 1099s, engaging auditors, and form 990 review.
5.Monitor the organizational cash flow, plan for liability use and repayment, ensure adequate cash reserves.
6.Oversee budgeting and financial forecasting for effective fiscal planning and evaluation of programs.
7.Liaise with the board treasurer and attend monthly board finance committee meetings.
8.Participate in weekly meetings of agency leaders, engage in solutions-focused problem-solving process.
9.Supervise department employees and volunteers directly providing AR, AP, HR, and IT support to the agency.
10.Manage relationships with high level business partners, including ongoing providers of HR and IT support.
11.Oversee the management of physical assets and infrastructure, plan for repairs and replacements as needed.
12.Continually assess and ensure adequate insurance coverage for the agency’s property, people and programs.
13.Advise on vendor sourcing and review contracts & agreements, assist in the vendor selection process.
14.Coordinate the investigation and reporting of incidents, accidents, injuries, and grievances.
15.Every 6 months, set 2 personal goals for growth in Diversity Equity Inclusion work, and share progress.
16.Participate in monthly discussions or learnings about Diversity Equity Inclusion topics at team meetings.

Desired Characteristics and Experience
This position must have at least 3 years of experience as a financial analyst and/or a general accountant. Experience in nonprofit accounting and finance at a leadership level strongly desired, as well as experience in managing and leading staff. Shared value in social justice with the ability to engage across differences in views, experiences, and beliefs, and willingness to participate in challenging conversations. Enjoy problem solving and engaging with others in collaborative solutions. Familiar with or able to effectively learn QuickBooks Online accounting software. This person must be able to pass a background check and FBI clearance check.

Work Environment
This hybrid role is for a Minnesota or Wisconsin based employee who can be in-office 2-3 times a week in Oak Park Heights, MN. The EVOLVE workspace is shared between members of the department. The EVOLVE office is a pet-friendly workplace. All employees are provided with a laptop to work from home, provided the employee maintains high-speed internet and cell phone service. Your home workspace must be conducive to performing your role. Whether at home, or at the office, this role requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk, while utilizing a computer to complete work. The hours of this role typically fall between 8:00a-5:00p with some flexibility. EVOLVE has opportunities to work at weekend events and programs.