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Job Title: Vice President of Programming
Department/Group: Programs
Location: Twin Cities Metro & Greater MN

DESCRIPTION

SANNEH FOUNDATION MISSION

The mission of Sanneh is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health and social and emotional development, and unite communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.

VALUES:

· Building Community

· Caring & Compassion

· Diversity & Inclusion
· Education

· Integrity

· Inspiring Excellence
· Innovation & Leadership

· Fun

· Character Building
JOB OVERVIEW:

The Vice President of Programming (VPP), as a key member of the senior leadership team, leads the planning, strategic oversight and direction, implementation, and evaluation of Sanneh’s integrated programming.

The VPP is responsible for ensuring that evidence-based program design and implementation are

in accordance with the Sanneh Foundation mission, values, and core program elements
acknowledges community assets and addresses community needs in a manner that is consistent with best practice.

REPORTS TO: Executive Vice President

SUPERVISES: Director of Dreamline Program, Director of Conway Community Center, Director of Human Development/Workforce Programming, Director of Sports and Leadership, Director of Research and Evaluation, Manager of Conway

POSITION EXPECTATION:

Key responsibilities for the VPP are management and leadership over program design, delivery, analysis/reporting and improvement; community engagement and partnership; and resource development.

Management and Leadership

  • Collaborates with leadership to develop and manage resources to ensure a strong and stable organization and mission delivery.
  • Provide leadership to program directors/managers, staff, supporting each of them in setting and achieving their annual goals in line with the strategic framework and budget needs.
  • Oversees programming financials including budgeting and forecasting for both expenses and revenues
  • Evaluates, manages and coaches programming staff to high levels of performance and professional growth
    Fosters a positive, collaborative, fun, and cohesive work environment.

Program Design, Analysis and Development

  • Oversees the design of youth and community centered programs that are aligned with the strategic priorities of the Foundation, including dual track programming
  • Evaluate potential new programming  for  alignment, feasibility and impact
  • Oversees program analysis through data collection, surveys and focus groups within each program.
  • Uses data and community input as well as best-practices research to inform, assess and improve  program efficacy.

Community Engagement/Partnership

  • Leads strategy and efforts to engage community/partners, including participants, partners, volunteers, and public agencies, in the development and implementation of youth and community centered programming and initiatives.
    Resource Development
  • Collaborates with the Advancement team in developing grant proposals to secure resources for the operation and sustainability of Foundation’s programs/initiatives.
    Collaborates with grant management to ensure financial strength through private, corporate, and government grants.

OTHER

  • Serves as the lead staff for the Foundation’s Programs Committee.
    Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Excellent people skills with the ability to relate well to people from varied backgrounds
  • Demonstrated ability to provide effective performance and professional development coaching
  • Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegation, and facilitation
  • Ability to lead, continuous improvement and implementation strategies.
  • Ability to adapt and problem solve for delays, interruptions, or unexpected events
  • Ability  identify, develop and evaluate varied strategic options
  • Ability to set goals and objectives, and successfully manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential data.
  • Demonstrated commitment to serving populations of youth and families from marginalized communities.
  • Commitment to an inclusive workplace and equity in all aspects of society
  • Excellent written and oral communicator with demonstrated ability to speak to partners, clients, funders, donors and volunteers
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e., PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and Google Workplace
  • Ability to represent Sanneh Foundation in a positive and professional manner in all settings

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area (This is not a remote position)
Normal working hours – Monday – Friday.
Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
Note: Potential candidates must possess a valid Driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree and comparable work experience in nonprofit management, public administration, education, social work or a related field
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience developing and managing programs including:
    • Design
    • Implementation
    • Partnership Development
    • Analysis
    • Reporting
    • Evaluation
    • Improvement
    • Scaling and capacity building
    • Minimum of three (3) years of managerial experience
  • Experience in building partnerships with internal and external constituents in a diverse community.
    PREFERRED

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience at a non-profit community-based organization
  • Project management experience
  • Experience in design and evaluation of professional development training.

Apply here

Considering the mission of the Sanneh Foundation, what is your most relevant and specific work experience developing or updating programming to address community needs?
What is your most successful specific work experience in the design and/or implementation of evaluation processes for program improvement?
What is your most recent experience participating in organizational strategic planning?
How would you describe your leadership style and why it is effective?
Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND OTHER NOTICE

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The Sanneh Foundation is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 651.374.1385 Ext 108
THE ABOVE IS INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL CONTENT AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS JOB. WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE STATEMENT OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES OR REQUIREMENTS.

Job Title: Dreamline Mentor

Department/Group: Dreamline Program

Location:
Twin Cities Metro & Greater MN

Level/Salary Range
$16/hr+

Position Type:
Full-Time, August 2023 – June 2024

Job Category:
Youth Development, Education

LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE!

 

DESCRIPTION

SANNEH FOUNDATION MISSION

The mission of Sanneh is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities.

VALUES:

· Building Community

· Caring & Compassion

· Diversity & Inclusion
· Education

· Integrity

· Inspiring Excellence
· Innovation & Leadership

· Fun

· Character Building
DREAMLINE GOALS

Dreamline partners with K-12th grade schools to provide culturally competent mentoring, and direct social emotional instruction to support three core dimensions of a student’s development: social, emotional, and cognitive. This helps young people define their own path to success by helping them to (1) engage with their peers, school, and community; (2) improve their emotional well-being; (3) discover academic success and graduate from high school; and (4) prepare for life after high school.

Mentors are expected to work with students in the following ways:

Goal 1: Advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Goal 2: Build trusted relationships with young people, parents, school staff, and community members.
Goal 3: Empower youth through social emotional learning (SEL).
Goal 4: Work together with students, parents, school staff, and community members as advocates and partners in student learning and wellbeing.
The Dreamline program is grounded in the theory that students who develop meaningful relationships with trusted adults begin to develop positive attitudes toward school, themselves, and their future. In partnership with K-12th grade schools, Dreamline Mentors intentionally engage underrepresented and marginalized students through the Search Institute’s Developmental Relationships framework to create deep and meaningful connections.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Dreamline Mentors are the key leverage points in helping students develop a positive growth trajectory. Each Mentor works with a cohort of 15-25 students to develop a deep relationship with, partner, and support each student in setting and achieving personal goals. This is accomplished through intersections where Mentors work together with students: 1) Culturally-relevant and responsive bi-directional mentoring relationships; 2) Direct social emotional learning instruction 3) Academic support (tutoring, homework help, and in-class support) 4) Expanded Learning Opportunities; and 5) Service Opportunities. Dreamline Mentors will also participate in other Sanneh Foundation programs and/or events as needed.

 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Student Support

  • Identify youth, who need additional academic and social emotional learning support, in collaboration with school administrators/counselors/committees
  • Assist in creating student cohort lists for the Dreamline team and ensure that identified youth meet the Dreamline Program selection criteria
  • Ensure the Dreamline team is using best practices in student development, academic support and applying the Developmental Relationships framework and other social emotional strategies while mentoring students
  • Role model and teach effective de-escalation and conflict resolution strategies
  • Build student social skills to navigate relationships
  • Support students in navigating the school system and building self advocacy skills. Create and facilitate expanded learning opportunities tailored to student interests and goals
  • Recruit students to participate in expanded learning opportunities
  • Provide opportunities for youth voice and choice
  • Encourage students to interact with, learn from, and lead peer groups
  • Engage students in a leadership project, centered in community service
  • Help students set and achieve academic and personal goals
  • Engage and include parents/caregivers as partners in student learning as needed.
  • Identify students’ strengths, challenges, and preferred learning style, and develop strategies to be effective
  • Apply culturally-relevant mentoring and tutoring strategies for racially and ethnically diverse students
  • Data collection and other program responsibilities
  • Use data to inform intentional academic and mentoring support with students
  • Collect and enter required data accurately, uniformly, and consistently into Apricot360 database

Submit data reports to Site Coordinator by due date

  • Attend all scheduled classes, meetings, trainings, and one-on-one mentoring sessions
  • Participate in school support team and committee meetings as needed
  • Attend Dreamline orientation, training, and professional development throughout the school year
  • Participate in Sanneh Foundation events as required (Gala For Goals, etc…)
    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED
– High school diploma or GED

– At least one year of full-time work or volunteer experience

– Passion for and interest in working with youth

– Skills to build meaningful relationships with students and staff

– Ability to work effectively with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds, including  race, ethnicity, and culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, etc.

– Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion work

– Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

– Flexible and comfortable with ambiguity

– Motivated to work independently

– Ability to work collaboratively with a team

– Ability to pass a background check
PREFERRED
– Relevant youth work experience, particularly in a school or learning setting

– Relevant higher education or training

– Experience collecting and documenting data

– Understanding of youth development frameworks, trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning

– Experience facilitating mediation or support groups

APPLY here

Please send a résumé, and two professional references to the Dreamline Program office at, [email protected]. In the subject line please indicate the location (Twin Cities Metro or Greater Minnesota). Please include answers to following questions when applying:

1. Why do you want to serve with Dreamline?

2. What motivates you to work with youth?

3. How would you utilize your past experiences to promote equitable learning environments?

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND OTHER NOTICE

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
The Sanneh Foundation is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 651.374.1385 Ext 108
THE ABOVE IS INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL CONTENT AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS JOB. WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE STATEMENT OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES OR REQUIREMENTS.

Job Title: Lead Teacher

Work Hours:   Monday thru Friday (12 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.) with some evening and weekend hours.

Reports to: Conway Community Center Enrichment Director

Supervises:   Out of School Time Youth Workers and Volunteers

Salary: $50,000-$67,000/year

Job Category:
Youth Development, Education

DESCRIPTION

SANNEH FOUNDATION MISSION

The mission of Sanneh is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities.

VALUES:

· Building Community

· Caring & Compassion

· Diversity & Inclusion
· Education

· Integrity

· Inspiring Excellence
· Innovation & Leadership

· Fun

· Character Building

Job Overview:

The Sanneh Foundation is looking for a dynamic Conway Community Center Lead Teacher who will lead the Out-of-School (OST) time enrichment program (Kidztyme). The Lead Teacher is responsible for overseeing program design/development, planning, promotion, and participant and staff recruitment, the program implementation, as well as directing part time staff work.

The Conway Community Center Program Lead Teacher’s primary role will be to develop and implement all learning and development focused programming for youth and emerging adults. This includes: 1) curriculum development that integrates academic advancement, physical wellness, and social emotional learning; 2) planning and implementing enrichment activities for school age participants; 3) workforce and career mentorship/development of youth workers, leadership training; and 4) technical oversight (scheduling and budgets).

This individual will collaborate with the Sanneh youth-centered team including Conway Community Center Director and other Program Managers of Athletics in assisting with the planning, design, implementation, organization, marketing, setup, supervision and garnering resources needed to lead Sanneh’s core enrichment  programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of Conway Community Center Director, the Conway Community Center Lead Teacher will be responsible for the following as it relates to site programming (Kidztyme, Summer Splash, and Summer Camps):

  • Program Development and Implementation
  • Lead the development of on-site Out of School Time (OST) enrichment programming.
  • Oversee on-site youth workers.
  • Train on-site youth workers.
  • Provide mentorship to on-site youth workers.
  • Oversee the recruitment of seasonal and full time enrichment staff.
  • Oversee all OST operations to include schedules and budget.
  • Instruct the students in the developed curriculum.
  • Collaborate with the Conway Community Center Director to identify and help secure third-party programming opportunities that could be
  • implemented within the Conway Community Center.
  • Take the primary role of monitoring Program Quality Outcomes and Measures that will impact program design and funding opportunities
  • Monitor, provide feedback, and make adjustments to enrichment programming as needed.
  • Follow a continuous learning and improvement cycle.
  • Oversee data collection and reporting on Sanneh Foundation all site related goals and objectives.
  • Ensure the evaluation of programs (in partnership with the Director of Research and Evaluation) on a continual basis and ensure
  • programs/activities respond to community needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
  • Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable
  • achievements and any problems/issues.

Marketing and Public Relations

  • Collaborate with the branding and marketing department to Increase visibility of site enrichment programs, announcements of upcoming events.
  • Coordinate with the staff in dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion of programs through mailings, flyers, social media, and media releases.

Relationships

  • Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Conway Director, Program Manager/Coordinator, Programming and Facility staff (professionals and volunteers).
  • External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups/partners, schools, member’s parents and others to assist in resolving problems and promoting programming occurring at the Conway Community Center.

Required Skills

  • Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, and decision making.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to multitask in a dynamic working environment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community groups, and partner organizations.
  • Strong computer and technology skills including Microsoft Office Programs, and Google Suite.
  • Mentorship skills

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing and managing workforce programs including:
    Design
    Implementation
    Partnership Development
    Reporting
    Evaluation
  • Experience in building partnerships with internal and external constituents in a diverse community.
  • Experience developing and leading enrichment programming for youth.
  • Experience developing and leading workforce/career development programming for youth and emerging adults.

Preferred

  • Teaching degree and/or relevant experience in an educational setting.

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Ms. Jade Adams, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Please put the position you are applying for in the subject line. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

When writing your cover letter please consider the following questions:

Why do you want to work at Sanneh?
What is your leadership and management philosophy?
How have you developed and led sport programming?
How can you advance the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion and Social agenda at Sanneh?
What opportunities have you had working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural and inclusive settings?

Physical Demands and other notice

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds.

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The Sanneh Foundation is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 651.690.4855.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job.  We acknowledge that this position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

 

Job Title:
Dreamline Site Coordinator

Department/Group:
Dreamline Program

Location:
Twin Cities Metro & Greater MN

Level/Salary Range
$18/hr+

Position Type:
Full-Time, August 2022 – June 2023

Job Category:
Youth Development, Education

LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE!

 

DESCRIPTION

SANNEH FOUNDATION MISSION

The mission of Sanneh is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health and social and emotional development, and unite communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.

VALUES:

· Building Community

· Caring & Compassion

· Diversity & Inclusion
· Education

· Integrity

· Inspiring Excellence
· Innovation & Leadership

· Fun

· Character Building
DREAMLINE GOALS

Dreamline partners with K-12th grade schools to provide culturally competent mentoring, and direct social emotional instruction to support three core dimensions of a student’s development: social, emotional, and cognitive. This helps young people define their own path to success by helping them to (1) engage with their peers, school, and community; (2) improve their emotional well-being; (3) discover academic success and graduate from high school; and (4) prepare for life after high school.

Mentors are expected to work with students in the following ways:

Goal 1: Advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Goal 2: Build trusted relationships with young people, parents, school staff, and community members.
Goal 3: Empower youth through social emotional learning (SEL).
Goal 4: Work together with students, parents, school staff, and community members as advocates and partners in student learning and wellbeing.
The Dreamline program is grounded in the theory that students who develop meaningful relationships with trusted adults begin to develop positive attitudes toward school, themselves, and their future. In partnership with K-12th grade schools, Dreamline Mentors intentionally engage underrepresented and marginalized students through the Search Institute’s Developmental Relationships framework to create deep and meaningful connections.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Dreamline Site Coordinator is typically an experienced Dreamline Mentor or youth development specialist who works to develop strong partnerships with school administration and staff and to support the Dreamline program delivery team at their school site. The Dreamline Site Coordinator acts as a Dreamline Mentor and works with a cohort of ~15 students with a primary role to develop a deep relationship with each student, partner with, and help each student set and achieve their personal goals. This is accomplished through six intersections where Mentors work together with students: 1) Two-way mentoring relationships; 2) Tutoring; 3) Homework Help; 4) Expanded Learning Opportunities; 5) Leadership Opportunities; and 6) Service Opportunities.

The Dreamline Site Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring the highest quality of program delivery at their school site through tracking, collecting, analyzing, and reporting on key data points; conducting weekly meetings with Dreamline staff on site; and communicating data weekly to the Dreamline Regional Manager. The Dreamline Site Coordinator ensures that staff follow data collection protocols, are on target toward meeting program outcomes, and are supporting students in achieving student outcomes. Dreamline Site Coordinators will also participate in other Sanneh Foundation programs or events as needed.

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide Student Support
  • Identify youth, who need additional academic and social emotional learning support, in collaboration with school administrators/counselors/committees
  • Assist in creating student cohort lists for the Dreamline team and ensure that identified youth meet the Dreamline Program selection criteria
  • Ensure the Dreamline team is using best practices in student development, academic support and applying the Developmental Relationships framework and other social emotional strategies while mentoring students
  • Role model and teach effective de-escalation and conflict resolution strategies
  • Build student social skills to navigate relationships
  • Support students in navigating the school system
  • Create and facilitate expanded learning opportunities tailored to student interests
  • Recruit students to participate in expanded learning opportunities
  • Provide opportunities for youth voice and choice
  • Encourage students to interact with, learn from, and lead peer groups
  • Help students set and achieve academic and personal goals
  • Engage students in a leadership project, centered in community service
  • Identify students’ strengths, challenges, and preferred learning style, and develop strategies to be effective
  • Apply culturally-relevant mentoring and tutoring strategies for racially and ethnically diverse students
  • Engage and include parents/caregivers as partners in student learning as needed.
  • Support Dreamline Team at School Site
  • Provide daily support and guidance to your Dreamline team at the assigned school site to ensure excellence in service delivery to student cohort members
  • Assist in developing class/prep/lunch schedules for your team
  • Lead on-site weekly meetings with your team to strategize problem-solving and targeted supports
  • Lead bi-weekly meetings with your school site contact and Regional Manager
  • Work with other Dreamline Site Coordinators and Regional Manager to plan and execute regional meetings and/or training before and during the school year
  • Data Collection, Student Outcomes, and Continuous Program Improvement
  • Use data to inform intentional academic and mentoring support with students
  • Collect and enter required data accurately, uniformly, and consistently into Apricot360 database
  • Ensure that your Dreamline team tracks and submits support data and other monitoring reports accurately and by the date due
  • Assist Regional Manager in keeping accurate program records and evaluating program outcomes, making changes as needed based on evaluation data
  • Maintain High-Quality Relationships with School Staff
  • Assist your team in maintaining successful working relationships with teachers and other school staff
  • Lead your team in participating in assigned meetings with teachers, school staff, and/or committees
  • Offer support and guidance to ensure your team is able to resolve any conflicts, as needed
  • Communicate with school contact regularly
  • Other program responsibilities
  • Attend all scheduled classes, meetings, trainings, and one-on-one mentoring sessions
  • Attend Dreamline orientation and professional development trainings throughout the school year
  • Participate in the Sanneh Foundation events as required (Gala For Goals, etc…)

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED

– High school diploma or GED

– At least one year of full-time work experience with youth, particularly in a school or learning setting

– Experience leading a team

– Skills to build meaningful relationships with students and staff

– Ability to work effectively with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, and culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, etc.

– Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion work

– Experience with documentation and/or data collection

– Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines

– Flexible and comfortable with ambiguity

– Motivated to work independently

– Ability to pass a background check
PREFERRED
–  B.A., post secondary education, or 2+ years equivalent experience, preferably in youth development, education, counseling, sociology, psychology, or relevant fields

– Experience facilitating mediation or support groups

– Understanding of youth development frameworks, trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning

– Experience collaborating with school administration and teachers
APPLY

Please send a résumé, and three professional references to [email protected]. In the subject line, please indicate the job title and the location (Twin Cities Metro or Greater Minnesota). Please include answers to following questions when applying:

1. Why do you want to serve with Dreamline?

2. What opportunities have you had working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings?

3. Briefly discuss your teamwork skills in relation to the Site Coordinator position.

 

OR Apply through https://thesannehfoundation.org/job-application/

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND OTHER NOTICE

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The Sanneh Foundation is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 651.374.1385 Ext 108
THE ABOVE IS INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL CONTENT AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS JOB. WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE STATEMENT OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES OR REQUIREMENTS.

The Sanneh Foundation

The Sanneh Foundation (Sanneh) is a Saint Paul, Minnesota based 501(c) (3) created to serve the holistic youth development needs of the increasingly diverse Twin Cities metro. Sanneh is a youth-oriented organization with a dual track model focusing on participants (clients) and providers (organizational staff) to support both entities and to launch their careers.

Sanneh empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improve lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health and social and emotional development, and unite communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.

MISSION 

The mission of Sanneh Foundation is to Empower Youth, Improve Lives, and Unite Communities.

VISION 

Sanneh’s nationally recognized programs are designed to address the range of social factors that empower youth and improve community well-being through culturally responsive and equitable access to programs, opportunities, and environment.

VALUES: 

Building community
Caring & Compassion
Diversity & Inclusion
Education
Integrity
Inspiring Excellence
Innovation & Leadership
Fun
Character Building

Job Overview:

The Human Resources Generalist is a full-time position responsible for supporting the HR and HR operations. This position will be responsible for researching, developing or improving systems for onboarding staff, maintaining employee records and managing benefits.

Reports to: HR Manager

Supervises:    N/A

Key Responsibilities & Requirements: In-person salary role

Primary Duties: 

  • Coordinate new employee hiring processes, which includes (assisting Sanneh supervisors with the development of position description, advertising the position, compiling and collecting applicants’ materials, helping Sanneh supervisors to schedule applicant interviews, assisting Sanneh supervisor with developing a list of finalist(s), prepare employment offer letter, establish new hire’s start date, lead new employ orientation, and assist Sanneh supervisor with on-boarding new employees).
  • Maintain and update periodic review of all Sanneh staff position description.
  • Assist Sanneh supervisors with the development of Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
  • Manage Sanneh payroll and compliance initiative such as EEO and Safety protocols.
  • Maintain appropriate record retention for human resources and payroll related paperwork
  • Assisting with creation and implementation of training manuals, HR manual, employee handbook.
  • Assist with updating Sanneh policy manual.
  • Conduct exit interviews of Sanneh team.
  • Research and implement a timekeeping system for multiple categories of Sanneh team such as interns, third party community partners’ employees at Sanneh, Sanneh contracted staff, off-site Sanneh staff, and all other Sanneh staff.
  • Assist with general clerical functions such as inventory processes, purchasing, data management/entry,  record keeping, phones, scheduling, copying, faxing, etc.
  • Assist with organization events and fundraisers.
  • Assist with special projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Minimum of two years of work experience as a Human Resources Generalist or Human Resources Specialist.
  • Familiarity with Human Resources operation in a non-profit setting.
  • Documented project Management Skills.
  • Experience working with diverse populations.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Motivated self-starter, problem solver, results-driven, solution focused and creative.
  • Strong organizational, accuracy and attention to detail skills.
  • Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
  • Ability to utilize complete discretion while handling confidential and sensitive information.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft suit, Google suit, and other software platforms (such as ADP)

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to [email protected] with a subject line labeled your name and the position you are applying for. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

When writing your cover letter please consider the following questions:

Why do you want to work at Sanneh?
How can you advance the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion and Social Justice agenda at Sanneh?
What opportunities have you had working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural and inclusive settings?

Physical Requirements:

  • Sitting at desk or computer up to 8 hours per day
  • Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The Sanneh Foundation is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 651.690.4855

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job.  This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

 

 

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