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| Job Title: | Executive Assistant to CEO/Project Manager | ||
| Department/Group: | Sanneh | ||
| Location: | Sanneh Foundation - Seton | ||
| Level/Salary Range: | Commensurate with the qualifications | ||
| Position Type: | Full-Time Exempt | ||
| Job Category: | Admin |
LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
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 development growth of both.
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 unites communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.
Vision:
The vision of The Sanneh Foundation is to address the range of social determinants that empower youth and improve community well-being through culturally responsive and equitable access to programs, opportunities, and environments.
Values:
- Building Community
- Caring & Compassion
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Education
- Integrity
- Inspiring Excellence
- Innovation & Leadership
- Fun
- Character Building
Job Overview:
The Executive Assistant/Project Manager report to the CEO and provides executive and project management support in a one-on-one working relationship with the CEO. This individual serves as the primary point of contact for all internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO. Additionally, this individual organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts; and oversees special projects.
The Executive Assistant/Project Manager must be creative, self-directed, and enjoy working within a small, nimble, entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven, results-driven, and community oriented. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise flexibility/nimbleness, good judgment in a variety of settings, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. This individual must be able to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: N/A
Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
Executive Support
- Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the CEO, including: coordinating an active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that are at times confidential; arranging detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
- Collaborates with the CEO to prepare support materials, documents, presentations for his service on community boards, committees/taskforces/workgroups.
- Plans, coordinates and ensures the CEO’s schedule is followed and respected by creating a win-win situation for direct access to the CEO’s time and office.
- Attends meetings (on occasions) and events with or on behalf of CEO and confidentially speak on their behalf when necessary.
- Coordinates communication with the Vice President of External Affairs and Community Partnerships and/or Advancement team on behalf of the CEO with donors, staff, and others on matters related to CEO’s programmatic initiatives.
- Provides a bridge for smooth communication between CEO’s office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with the Sanneh Foundation senior leadership, directors, and management staff.
- Works closely and effectively with the CEO to keep him abreast of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
- Keeps the CEO updated on matters (internal and external) to the operation of the Sanneh Foundation.
- Schedule meetings with the elected officials including city, state, and federal entities.
- Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles all matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion by adhering to completion timeline(s).
- Assist with the scheduling tours of Sanneh Foundation’s facilities for external stakeholders.
Communications, Partnerships, and Outreach
- Ensure the CEO’s bio is kept updated and responds to requests for materials regarding the CEO and the Sanneh Foundation in general.
- Manage CEO’s social media presence.
- Edits and completes first drafts for written communications to internal and external stakeholders.
- Assists with special events (i.e. Gala4Goals and Gala4Golf).
Project Management:
- Monitors, organizes, and improves project tracking systems for the CEO; organizes and maintains relevant program files. This includes researching initiatives and events, creating project proposals, and vetting individuals, etc.
- Leads special initiatives or projects.
- Collaborates with staff of the Sanneh Foundation to evaluate progress and refine plans by exercising sound judgment for project progress and project direction on behalf of the CEO.
- Provides vision and direction on special projects to ensure alignment with the Sanneh Foundation and leads process improvement initiatives in the Sanneh Foundation functional unit(s).
- Evaluates and provides feedback for submissions from the departments in the Sanneh Foundation priorities, providing relevant responses/feedback, etc.
Strategic Initiatives
- Works with the different Sanneh Foundation departments in coordinating the CEO’s outreach activities.
- Follows up on contacts made by the CEO and supports cultivation of ongoing relationships.
- Edits all, and creates acknowledgements letters from the CEO to donors, maintaining donor database.
- Collaborates with and assists the Senior Leadership with major strategic initiatives and project as time permits.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Demonstrated experience working with Executives, preferably in a non-profit organization.
- Experience and interest in internal and external communications, partnership development, and fundraising.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, Google Drive, and Social Media web platforms.
- Knowledge and ability to use social media
- Project Management experience.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Ms. Jade Adams, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
When writing your cover letter please consider the following questions:
1. Why do you want to work at Sanneh?
2. How can you advance the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion and Social Justice agenda at Sanneh?
3. 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. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and frequently required to taste or smell; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 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 an 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.
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
| Job Title: | Life Coach | ||
| Department/Group: | Program Development and Innovation | ||
| Location: | Conway and Seton | ||
| Level/Salary Range: | Commensurate with the qualifications | ||
| Position Type: | Full-Time 10am-6:30pm | ||
| Job Category: | Youth & Adult Development | Workforce Development |
LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
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 development growth of both.
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 unites communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.
Vision:
The vision of The Sanneh Foundation is to address the range of social determinants that empower youth and improve community well-being through culturally responsive and equitable access to programs, opportunities, and environments.
Values:
- Building Community
- Caring & Compassion
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Education
- Integrity
- Inspiring Excellence
- Innovation & Leadership
- Fun
- Character Building
Position Description:
As an empathetic member of the Sanneh team, the Life Coach is responsible for guiding Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth who need assistance and support with goal-setting, personal growth, and behavior modification. This individual assists Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth to achieve their goals by developing improvement action plans necessary to take control of their lives and future plans.
Duties Performed:
1. Engagement w/Sanneh Staff and Sanneh Youth
- Actively engage with Sanneh staff and youth in both at the Conway Community Center and at the partnering organizations by:
- Creating an understanding of the three domains of well-being physical, emotional, and cognitive.
- Leading and coaching style that discusses personal needs and promotes personal goals and professionalism.
- Developing strategies and development/improvement plans.
- Keeping records of Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth progress.
- Meeting with and evaluating Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth.
- Adjust and align Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth goal strategies as needed.
- Improving the youths’ lives with value and decrease mental health.
2. Communication
- Collaborate with the Sanneh Social Worker and Career Development Specialist to effectively meet the needs of Sanneh Staff and Youth by developing personal and professional career plans.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with the Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth, ensure quality and effective planning for Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth.
- Use positive communication strategies to motivate Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth to work on, make progress, and reach their goals.
3. Strategy and Goal Setting
- Provide encouragement and constructive feedback to all Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth.
- Engage Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth in on-going discussions about their individual goals.
- Develop and facilitate life skills sessions and individual programs for both Sanneh staff and youth.
- Promote Social Emotional Learning for Sanneh youth/adults and staff.
- Assist Sanneh youth/adults with career readiness goal setting(s).
- Plan and implement vocational programs and opportunities for Sanneh youth.
- Instruct Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth on how to manage everyday tasks to help them gain independence and move forward in life.
- Use variety of strategies to assist Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth to understand effectively dealing with their own social skills.
- Assist Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth to implement difficult changes or adjustment in order to meet their goals.
- Schedule meetings with Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth on a weekly or monthly basis depending on their needs.
4. Data Collection, Program Review, Evaluation, and Record Keeping
- Record data consistently and accurately in consonance with specific guidelines.
- Work one-on-one or in small groups to help Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth with unique challenges to develop basic life skills.
- Monitor, evaluate, and collect data on Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth progress and targeted skills.
- Complete program review/evaluation related to Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth development.
5. Other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications for Life Coach
Critical qualities and skills, knowledge, and qualifications:
- Ability to celebrate diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, and culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics.
- Training, work, and/or lived experiences with culturally, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse populations.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills applicable to internal and external audiences. This individual must have an excellent communication skill in order to relate to Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth and develop a trusting relationship to empower them to problem solve.
- Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, and team environment.
- Strong computer and technological skills including Microsoft Suite and Google Suite.
- Demonstrated practical experience as a life coach who has the ability to encourage clients on personal development rather than dwelling in the past problems and issues that make them feel irrelevant or a failure.
- Confidence building skills - This individual must use strategies that promote confidence building for Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth.
- Outcome focused with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Experience with writing grant proposals.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Must adhere and follow confidentiality due to the nature of relationship with Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth.
- Must be able to develop partnerships with community organizations that can provide support services to Sanneh staff and Sanneh youth as needed.
- Experience related to youth development, staff training, curriculum development, and quality program assessments.
Education:
- Education and Training-Post secondary credential (Associate of Arts) with a minimum of three years relevant practical experience or bachelor’s degree in guidance and counseling or social work or in other relevant fields such as psychology and sociology with a minimum of two years of practical experience.
- Special consideration will be given to candidates with appropriate Social Work licensure(s).
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Ms. Jade Adams, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Compensation range for this position is commensurate with qualifications.
When writing your cover letter please consider the following questions:
1. Why do you want to work at Sanneh?
2. How can you advance the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion and Social Justice agenda at Sanneh?
3. 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 25 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, affection or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Jade Adams at: 651.690.4855 Ext:3
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: | Social Worker | ||
| Department/Group: | Dreamline Program | ||
| Location: | Metro and Greater MN | ||
| Level/Salary Range: | Commensurate with the qualifications | ||
| Position Type: | Full-Time Exempt | ||
| Job Category: | Education, Youth Development, Management |
LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
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 development growth of both.
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 unites communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.
Vision:
The vision of The Sanneh Foundation is to address the range of social determinants that empower youth and improve community well-being through culturally responsive and equitable access to programs, opportunities, and environments.
Values:
- Building Community
- Caring & Compassion
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Education
- Integrity
- Inspiring Excellence
- Innovation & Leadership
- Fun
- Character Building
Job Overview:
The Sanneh Foundation has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker position who would work closely with the staff (Dreamline Coaches, Site Coordinators, and Interns), VISTA, third party youth and adults as well as the community that the Foundation serves. The Social Worker is housed at the Conway Community Center.
Reports to: To Be Determined
Working hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Supervision: The Sanneh Social Worker will supervise Sanneh Life Coach and Sanneh interns.
Position Description:
This individual will be an integrated part of Sanneh’s organization (Conway Community Center and Sanneh Administrative Center at Seton). This Social Worker will assist in completing the assessments of Sanneh’s workforce participants, Dreamline Mentors, Dreamline Site Coordinators, Interns, and other participants (partner clients) to identify their needs, challenges and future goals in life.
This individual’s role will include providing training and support to Sanneh staff and interns. The Sanneh social worker will have the opportunity to participate in and assist with program development in alignment with Sanneh vision and strategic priorities. The social worker will also work closely with the Sanneh administration in providing regular updates.
Sanneh Foundation maintains robust partnerships with a number of private and public organizations that support Sanneh vision and strategic priorities. This individual will be skilled at collaborating within the various departments within Sanneh organization as well as different partnering agencies and organizations that Sanneh serves.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Collaborate with Sanneh Life Coach and Career Development Specialist to address the needs of Sanneh staff, workforce participants, youth, and adults.
- Conduct the initial assessments for clients (families and work readiness of participants in the community) and support their casework after conducting initial assessments for clients.
- Refer clients and participants to appropriate resources based on their needs (i.e. Housing, Transportation, Mental Health, etc.).
- Create, lead, and facilitate training in personal and professional development of staff.
- Recruit and supervise interns (who are completing their bachelor's or master's in social work.)
Administrative services
- Maintain accurate record keeping.
- Provide evaluative data as needed.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work.
- At least two (2) years of relevant experience post-graduation.
- Must hold an appropriate current Social Work License.
- Experience and working knowledge of engaging with culturally, ethnically, and social-economically diverse populations.
- Ability to celebrate diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity and culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, geographic region, and/or other defining characteristics.
- Demonstrate collaborative skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
- Outcome focused with a commitment to continuous human development.
- Possess skill set in use of computer and technology tools including Microsoft Suit (Word, Database, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google Suite, and social media.
- Motivated and engaged individual.
Special consideration will be given to candidates with a master's degree in social work and appropriate licensure(s).
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Ms. Jade Adams, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
When writing your cover letter please consider the following questions:
1. Why do you want to work at Sanneh?
2. How can you advance the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion and Social Justice agenda at Sanneh?
3. 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 25 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, affection or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Jade Adams at: 651.690.4855 Ext:3
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: | Volunteer Coordinator (Intern) | ||
| Department/Group: | Communication, Marketing & Events | ||
| Location: | Seton & Conway, and other Sanneh locations | ||
| Level/Salary Range: | Commensurate with the qualifications | ||
| Position Type: | Full-Time Exempt. Some evenings & weekends | ||
| Job Category: | Org Development and Capacity Building |
LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
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 development growth of both.
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 unites communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.
Vision:
The vision of The Sanneh Foundation is to address the range of social determinants that empower youth and improve community well-being through culturally responsive and equitable access to programs, opportunities, and environments.
Values:
- Building Community
- Caring & Compassion
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Education
- Integrity
- Inspiring Excellence
- Innovation & Leadership
- Fun
- Character Building
Position Description:
The Sanneh Foundation has an exciting Volunteer (Interns) Coordinator position for a driven, motivated, and energetic professional who would perform the following duties and functions:
- Builds a solid relationship with the Twin Cities Metro and Greater Minnesota institutions of higher education to recruit, interview, supervise, and train interns for the Sanneh Foundation programs and services as well as other Sanneh Foundation partners.
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders (Sanneh Sr. Leadership Team) to assess the need for interns for a variety of Sanneh programs and services.
- Collaborates with the Career Development Specialist and Social Worker to manage and coordinate interns’ utilization and activities in Sanneh Workforce Development programs.
- Provides on-going support to build a robust pool of interns for Sanneh.
- Schedules interns for ongoing tasks at Sanneh.
- Serves as the Sanneh Foundation’s ambassador in the community.
- Performs periodic evaluation of interns and intern programs, including the site selection, logistical arrangements, purchasing supplies, scheduling and being the primary point of contact for the interns.
- Collaborates with the advancement team to promote fundraising activities.
- Works closely with the data and evaluation manager to submit data and prepares reports concerning the interns’ activities at Sanneh.
- Performs community outreach activities.
- Manages the interns’ database.
- Communicates frequently with interns and their host institution of higher education to ensure they are satisfied and well-placed.
- Ensures the purpose of the organization and its actions is clearly communicated.
- Other duties as assigned.
Note: This is a 12 month appointment.
Requirements and skills
- A four year degree in education or social work or psychology or business or management or youth development is required.
- Experience in connecting with the community
- Experience in recruiting through a variety of channels including individuals from historically underrepresented communities
- Working knowledge of databases and MS Office (especially Excel), Google Suite, etc.
- Able to communicate effectively with diverse people
- Ability to make presentation to various stakeholder
- Ability to multitask, being nimble/flexible
- Excellent organizational and team coordination abilities
- Possess high emotional intelligence work under pressure
- A pleasant, outgoing personality
- Previous experience working with non-profit program management and administration.
- Understanding the landscape of higher education institutions in the Twin Cities Metro and Greater Minnesota.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Ms. Jade Adams, HR Generalist at [email protected]. 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 Justice 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 25 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, affection or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Jade Adams at: 651.690.4855 Ext:3
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: | Volunteer Coordinator | ||
| Department/Group: | Communication, Marketing & Events | ||
| Location: | Seton & Conway, and other Sanneh locations | ||
| Level/Salary Range: | Commensurate with the qualifications | ||
| Position Type: | Full-Time Exempt. Some evenings & weekends | ||
| Job Category: | Org Development and Capacity Building |
LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
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 development growth of both.
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 unites communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.
Vision:
The vision of The Sanneh Foundation is to address the range of social determinants that empower youth and improve community well-being through culturally responsive and equitable access to programs, opportunities, and environments.
Values:
- Building Community
- Caring & Compassion
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Education
- Integrity
- Inspiring Excellence
- Innovation & Leadership
- Fun
- Character Building
Position Description:
The Sanneh Foundation has an exciting Volunteer Coordinator position for a driven, motivated, and energetic professional who would coordinate volunteer activities and build capacity for recruiting and coordinating volunteer activities for Sanneh and partnering organizations. This individual will perform the following duties and functions:
- Build relationships with the corporations and organizations in the Twin Cities Metro to promote Sanneh Foundation volunteer opportunities.
- Recruits, interviews, supervises, and trains volunteers for the Sanneh Foundation programs and services as well as other Sanneh Foundation partners.
- Provides on-going support to build a robust pool of volunteers in the community.
- Ensures the purpose of the organization and its actions is clearly communicated.
- Schedules volunteers for ongoing tasks as well as for staffing events.
- Organizes and promotes events for Sanneh Foundation as well as other Sanneh partners.
- Serves as the Sanneh Foundation’s ambassador in the community.
- Performs periodic evaluation of volunteer programs, including the site selection, logistical arrangements, purchasing supplies, promoting events, scheduling and being the primary point of contact for the event.
- Coordinate teams of volunteers for large-scale actions.
- Performs community outreach activities.
- Collaborates with the advancement team to promote fundraising activities.
- Works closely with the data and evaluation manager to collect data and to prepare reports for volunteer activities.
- Manages the volunteer database.
- Communicates frequently with volunteers to ensure they are satisfied and well-placed.
- Travels to multiple event locations and attendance at evening and weekend events, meetings and training as needed.
- Drive volunteers to and from events.
- Other administrative duties as assigned.
Note: This is a 12 month appointment.
Requirements and skills
- A two year post-secondary education or equivalent life experience is required.
- Previous experience working with non-profit program management and administration.
- Experience in volunteering locally and/or internationally.
- Experience in recruiting through various channels including employees from underrepresented communities.
- Prior work or volunteer experience with volunteer, after schools, and youth development programs.
- Working knowledge of databases and MS Office (especially Excel), Google Suite, etc.
- Able to communicate effectively with diverse people.
- Ability to make presentations to various stakeholders.
- Ability to multitask, being nimble/flexible.
- Excellent organizational and team coordination abilities.
- Possess high emotional intelligence work under pressure.
- A pleasant, outgoing personality.
- Valid Minnesota driver's license or other driver license recognized in Minnesota.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Ms. Jade Adams, HR Generalist at [email protected]. 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 Justice 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 25 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, affection or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Jade Adams at: 651.690.4855 Ext:3
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: | Conway Community Center Program Staff | ||
| Department/Group: | Conway Community Center | ||
| Location: | St. Paul - Conway Community Center | ||
| Level/Salary Range: | $16-$20/hour, Depends on experience | ||
| Position Type: | Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available | ||
| Job Category: | Youth Development |
LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
The Sanneh Foundation - Conway Community Center Program Staff
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 development growth of both. The School Aged out-of-school time Program Staff is responsible for planning, leading, and implementing recreational and creative experiences for school-age children in a group setting. The candidate provides high-quality recreational experiences for school-aged children focusing on The Sanneh Foundation's core values.
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 unites communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.
Vision:
The vision of The Sanneh Foundation is to address the range of social determinants that empower youth and improve community well-being through culturally responsive and equitable access to programs, opportunities, and environments.
Values:
- Building Community
- Caring & Compassion
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Education
- Integrity
- Inspiring Excellence
- Innovation & Leadership
- Fun
- Character Building
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical list of duties and responsibilities
Conway Center Program Staff are responsible for creating a supportive and safe welcoming learning environment for the youth at the Conway Community Center while maximizing their learning experience.
List of duties performed includes:
- Assist with the writing and implementing of weekly lesson plans
- Organize and lead various activities appropriate for school-age children. Activities may include STEM, Arts learning, Homework Help, indoor/outdoor recreation/physical education, social-emotional learning, and literacy learning.
- Supporting students with general social-emotional and safety needs
- Ensure that Conway Center spaces and learning materials are kept clean and organized
- Providing support with school homework and academic support
- Help to develop supplemental materials to engage students
- Providing students positive and constructive feedback
- Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, daily rosters, logbook documentation, and attendance records
- Offering feedback on progress to students' parents, guardians, and teachers where appropriate
- Assist and support students with the use of technology within the Conway STEM hub
- Maintain CACFP and Minnesota Department of Health Licensing for meals and snacks, if applicable
Job Responsibilities:
- Social emotional support and behavior management
- Encourage and support student play and learning
- Lesson planning and curriculum delivery
- Student Engagement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- High School diploma or GED
- Exhibit a positive attitude and be approachable in working with youth
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working with school-age children
Awareness
- Lived or work experience with Native American, urban and/or immigrant youth
- Exposure to youth development framework
- Use positive interactions to assist students in their studies and/or after-school activities
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Ms. Jade Adams at [email protected] Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
When writing your cover letter please consider the following questions:
- Why do you want to serve as a tutor/coach/mentor at the Conway Community Center?
- What motivates you to work with youth?
- 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. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and frequently required to taste or smell; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 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 an 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
| Job Title: | Grants Manager | ||
| Department/Group: | Professional Staff | ||
| Location: | The Sanneh Foundation | ||
| Level/Salary Range: | Commensurate with Qualifications | ||
| Position Type: | Full Time | ||
| Job Category: | Advancement |
LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
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, improves lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health and social and emotional development, and unites communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being of both.
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 unites communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.
Vision:
The vision of The Sanneh Foundation is to address the range of social determinants that empower youth and improve community well-being through culturally responsive and equitable access to programs, opportunities, and environments.
Values:
- Building Community
- Caring & Compassion
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Education
- Integrity
- Inspiring Excellence
- Innovation & Leadership
- Fun
- Character Building
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the Grants Manager is responsible for supporting Sanneh’s institutional fundraising and advancement operation efforts/initiatives. This consists of research, development, writing, and submission of all grant and other funding request proposals and applications. In addition this position will be expected to forge relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicate Sanneh’s story and impact in the community. The Grants Manager will be a key cross-functional partner in executing strategy to engage donors and external stakeholders in support of Sanneh’s mission.
DUTIES PERFORMED
- 70% of time will be spent researching, writing, and reporting on grants
- 20% of time will be spent prospecting and cultivating grant sources
- 10% of time spent on account management
- Responsible for supporting the Advancement Department in the research, development, writing, & submission of all grant and other funding request proposals & applications
- Responsible for writing proposals for both unrestricted operating revenue & restricted revenue generating projects
- Manage government, corporate, foundation & other funding grants
- Manage all aspects of the Grant Process, Systems, & Reporting
- Implement best grant practices as part of TSF's overall Development strategy
- Spearhead internal & external research to identify opportunities for grants
- Collaborates effectively with internal staff to compile data and express impact to support grant, funder, and supporter impact reporting
- Ensure diligent follow-up on grant agreements and reports
- Track grant opportunities to ensure timelines, plans & pipelines are up to date
- Coordinate with Vice President of External Affairs on all funder relationships
- Remain up to date on current and future organizational priorities & programs in an effort to identify appropriate grants
- Provide administrative support as needed for organizational initiatives
- Support annual advancement initiatives as required and/or requested
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years grant writing experience
- Ability to articulate & support the mission of TSF and its programs
- Excellent technical writing skills (persuasive writing, grammar, copy-editing), verbal, & interpersonal communications skills
- Excellent attention to detail in crafting grant narratives, budgets, & other grant documents
- Ability to handle fluctuating priorities with a positive & energetic attitude
- Professional attitude - ability to establish & maintain effective relationships & partnerships with key stakeholders
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, google, & Excel, and knowledge of Bloomerang and CRM databases
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and strong organizational skills
- Ability to meet aggressive government, corporate and foundation fundraising goals
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Additional Info:
- Competitive Salary & Benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Developsrelationshipsandcollaborateswithkeyinternalandexternalstakeholderstosecure philanthropic support for general operations, capital campaigns, and programs
- Maintains proficient knowledge of the organization’s history, programs, and service delivery
- Responsible for the project management for foundation and corporate funding through donor lifecycles
Administration and Operations
- Assists with maintaining information in Bloomerang (CRM) and supports data health, integrity, and accurate reporting.
Other Duties as Assigned.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Ms. Jade Adams at [email protected] Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
When writing your cover letter please consider the following questions:
- Why do you want to serve as a tutor/coach/mentor at the Conway Community Center?
- What motivates you to work with youth?
- 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. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and frequently required to taste or smell; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 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 an 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
| Job Title: | Dreamline Mentor | ||
| Department/Group: | Dreamline Program | ||
| Location: | Twin Cities Metro & Greater MN | ||
| Level/Salary Range | $16/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
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
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?
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. |
| 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.
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| Job Title: | Nutritional Services Coordinator | ||
| Department/Group: | Conway Park | ||
| Location: | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Level/Salary Range | Compensatory on experience | ||
| Position Type: | Full-Time (80 hrs./pp) | ||
| Job Category: | Nutritional Services |
LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE!
| The Sanneh Foundation
The Sanneh Foundation (TSF) is a Saint Paul, Minnesota based 501(c)(3) created to serve the holistic youth development needs of the increasingly diverse Twin Cities metro. TSF 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. TSF 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 The Sanneh Foundation is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities. Vision: TSF’s nationally recognized youth advancement programs focus on education, health/wellness, and community, which are mainstream in the Twin Cities Parks/Recreation and school systems. Values:
Overall Description This key position is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding nonprofit committed in areas of Education, ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise nutritional services staff and volunteers to refine daily food shelf processes and procedures: QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS ADDITIONAL NOTES 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 forty pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to move, sort, and distribute food; 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 pallet jacks and other equipment; 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 |
| Job Title: | Nutritional Services Staff | ||
| Department/Group: | Conway Community Center | ||
| Location: | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Level/Salary Range | Compensatory on experience | ||
| Position Type: | Part-Time | ||
| Job Category: | Community Outreach |
LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE!
| The Sanneh Foundation
The Sanneh Foundation (TSF) is a Saint Paul, Minnesota based 501(c)(3) created to serve the holistic youth development needs of the increasingly diverse Twin Cities metro. TSF 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. TSF 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 The Sanneh Foundation is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities.
Vision: TSF’s nationally recognized youth advancement programs focus on education, health/wellness, and community, which are mainstream in the Twin Cities Parks/Recreation and school systems.
Values:
Overall Description This key position is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding nonprofit committed in areas of Education, Health & Wellness, and Community. This position reports to the Nutritional Services Manager (NSM) of the Sanneh Foundation (TSF). This part time position is responsible for supporting all nutritional services programming at Conway Park, as well as data reporting and partnership coordination. The Nutritional Services Staff (“NSS”) will support day-to-day nutritional services programs at Conway Park that include both on-site distributions and mobile deliveries. The NSS will support all front-end operations and ensure all distributions are running smoothly and effectively. Role and Responsibilities
Qualifications and Education Requirements
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Notes
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 forty pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to move, sort, and distribute food; 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 pallet jacks and other equipment; 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 |
Americorps VISTA Positions
| Job Title: | Human Resources VISTA | ||
| Program: | Americorps VISTA | ||
| Job Type: | Full Time Seasonal 02/14/2022 - 02/13/2023 | ||
| Position Level: | Entry Level | ||
| Age Requirement: | 18+ |
About Sanneh:
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.
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, 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.
Values:
- Building Community
- Caring & Compassion
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Education
- Integrity
- Inspiring Excellence
- Innovation & Leadership
- Fun
- Character Building
The vision of The Sanneh Foundation is to address the range of social determinants that empower youth and improve community well-being through culturally responsive and equitable access to programs, opportunities and environments.
As Sanneh's Human Resources VISTA, you will help build organizational capacity by: improving orientation and on-boarding processes to integrate staff at the beginning of employment; develop systems to track training and professional development that increases effective program delivery; create systems to improve employee job satisfaction through retention and recognition events and activities; research and recommend HR policies and procedures creating greater organizational efficiency. A successful member will be skilled will be skilled in teamwork, recruitment, communication, event planning, human resources, computers and technology, and other general skills.
Reports To: HR Generalist
Position Description:
As Sanneh’s Human Resources VISTA in St. Paul, you will:
- Improve orientation and on-boarding processes to integrate staff at the beginning of employment
- Develop systems to track training and professional development that increases effective program delivery
- Create systems to improve employee job satisfaction through retention and recognition events and activities
- Research and recommend HR policies and procedures creating greater organizational efficiency.
A successful member will be skilled in recruitment, communication, event outreach, computers and technology, and other general skills.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be 18 years or older (no upper age limit)
- Hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state. Examples of persons legally residing within a state may include those holding the following classifications: refugee, asylee, temporary protected status throughout VISTA service, and holding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.
- Ability to pass a background check
Qualifications:
Basic knowledge and experience in the following skills:
- Non-Profit Management
- General Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Work
- Recruitment
- Youth Development
- Leadership
- Human Resources
Program Benefits:
- Living Allowance
- Housing Stipend
- Health Coverage*
- Relocation Allowance if Eligible*
- Professional Development Training
- Childcare Assistance if Eligible*
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
*For more details about AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits, please visit Member Benefits
How to Apply:
Please send a résumé to Ms. Jade Adams, HR Generalist at [email protected] Applications are accepted until position 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. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and frequently required to taste or smell; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 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
| Job Title: | Program Coordinator VISTA | ||
| Program: | Americorps VISTA | ||
| Job Type: | Full Time Seasonal 02/14/2022 - 02/13/2023 | ||
| Position Level: | Entry Level | ||
| Age Requirement: | 18+ |
About Sanneh:
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.
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, 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.
Values:
- Building Community
- Caring & Compassion
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Education
- Integrity
- Inspiring Excellence
- Innovation & Leadership
- Fun
- Character Building
The vision of The Sanneh Foundation is to address the range of social determinants that empower youth and improve community well-being through culturally responsive and equitable access to programs, opportunities and environments.
Reports To: Dreamline Director
Position Description:
As Sanneh’s Program Coordinator VISTA in St. Paul, you will:
- Develop and facilitate implementation of professional development opportunities for Dreamline Coaches
- Develop and distribute documents to improve program services and Dreamline delivery on behalf of students
- Strengthen internal communications and process improvements to keep Dreamline Coaches and program staff up to date on programmatic developments
A successful member will be skilled in teamwork, project management, communication, event outreach, computers and technology, and other general skills.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be 18 years or older (no upper age limit)
- Hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state. Examples of persons legally residing within a state may include those holding the following classifications: refugee, asylee, temporary protected status throughout VISTA service, and holding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.
- Ability to pass a background check
Qualifications:
Basic knowledge and experience in the following skills:
- Experience planning and facilitating training
- Experience with recruitment and marketing
- Familiarity with local community groups and organizations in St. Paul and St. Cloud
Program Benefits:
- Living Allowance
- Housing Stipend
- Health Coverage*
- Relocation Allowance if Eligible*
- Professional Development Training
- Childcare Assistance if Eligible*
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
*For more details about AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits, please visit Member Benefits
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Ability to celebrate diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, and culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics
- Create and participate in activities, events and initiatives that support Dreamline staff
- Develop reference documents and opportunities for direct-service staff’s professional growth
- Secure guest speakers, workshops, and materials for professional development trainings
- Maintain updated records of training and professional development
- Participate in recruitment and outreach events
- Keep all members of the Dreamline team informed of programmatic developments and changes
- Ensure program financial information is sent to Finance
- Implement program growth plan, tracking progress with Dreamline leadership team
- Other duties as assigned
How to Apply:
Please send a résumé to Ms. Jade Adams, HR Generalist at [email protected] Applications are accepted until position 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. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and frequently required to taste or smell; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 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