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| Job Title: | Conway Programming Manager | ||
| Department/Group: | Conway | ||
| Location: | Sanneh Foundation - Conway | ||
| Level/Salary Range: | Commensurate with the qualifications | ||
| Position Type: | Full-Time Exempt | ||
| Job Category: | Programs |
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
Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
Under the supervision of Director of Conway Community Center, this individual will investigate, document, develop, and lead Sanneh’s core programs which include KidsTyme and Summer Splash while assisting with the development, planning, and implementation of Evening Enrichment and other programming at the Center as appropriate.
Work Hours: Two times/week (9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) and three times/week (10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) Note: Availability to deliver or supervise third-party implementation of Evening Enrichment Programming as part of a rotation with other Conway Leadership Staff, once or twice a week, may be required. Summer working hours may vary to address the needs of Sanneh Youth.
Program Development & Implementation
- Ensure all enrichment programs at Sanneh are attractive to stakeholders, are outcome- driven, and focus on quality standards. The year-round scope of duties in this area include:
- Assistance in the planning of local programs that meet the mission and the needs of Sanneh’s neighborhoods and targeted youths;
- Create a template for program development processes and protocols;
- Program maps
- Program logic model
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- Assist in the documentation of all current and future Sanneh programs at Conway Community Center;
- Evaluate the impact of Conway programs as required by Sanneh’s and funding source partners;
- Follow program data collection procedures, timeliness, accuracy, and reporting for both internal and external purposes;
- Collaborate with the Sanneh’s directors, managers, and program staff to initiate new program and initiatives;
- Administer and/or supervise Sanneh enrichment programs at the Conway Community Center;
- Assist in the development of program partnerships, community relations, and stakeholder relationships;
- Run Out of School Time (OST) school programs;
- Assist in the recruitment of youth, mentoring of youth, and youth development;
- Assist in the recruitment and management of volunteers and interns;
- Evaluate the performance of volunteers, interns, and coordinators;
- Connecting with families from the community that Sanneh serves;
- Assist in the management of staff as it applies to their respective workforce and professional development;
- Coordinating College pathways for youth;
- Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including weekly program activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues that required documentation.
- Assist with the identification and prospecting of ongoing or new private, public, and corporate grant funding opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Grants Officer and assist with the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and prospective institutional donors to meet or exceed department fundraising goals.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to communicate Sanneh’s story and impact in the community.
- Maintain proficient knowledge of the organization’s history, programs, and service
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor Degree in a relevant field coupled with 2+ years of success in program development and evaluation. Master’s degree preferred with 1+ year of successful program development and evaluation.
- Demonstrated a track record of program development and program
- Demonstrated a track record of strategic partnership development that promotes access to opportunities for individuals from underserved and under-represented communities.
- Strong computer and technology skills including Microsoft Office Programs, Project Management Software, and Google Drive.
- Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and
- Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting, and
- Experience with building
- Excellent organizational and leadership
- Thorough understanding of evidence based programming and program
- Must be a fast self-starter comfortable with attention to detail and ability to work independently, along with the judgment to seek supervision and/or input from others when necessary.
- Supervisory and leadership experience preferred with a proven track record of promoting an inclusive working environment.
- Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics is
Expectations:
- Strong commitment to Sanneh’s mission and creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for community members and peers.
- Regarded by peers and staff as an effective and inclusive servant leader, coach, and
- Ability to regularly work beyond a forty (40)-hour work week, including evenings and
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with confidential
- Ability to enact values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in program and organizational activities and outcomes.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Ms. Jade Adams, HR Generalist at Hr@thesannehfoundation.org. 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 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. THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE STATEMENT OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES OR REQUIREMENTS
| 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 Hr@thesannehfoundation.org. 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: | Human Resources 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:
Reporting to Sr. VP of Operations, the Human Resources (HR) Manager is responsible for supporting human resources needs and talent management of all units of Sanneh Foundation. This individual will develop/recommend human resources policies and programs for the Sanneh Foundation. Implements and coordinates the human resources program uniformly relating to employment, compensation, training, and compliance. HR Manager will be responsible for researching, developing or improving systems for on-boarding staff, maintaining employee records and managing benefits as well as HR compliance for the entire Sanneh Foundation.
Reports to: Sr. Vice President of Operations
Supervises: N/A
Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
Primary Duties:
- Implements and coordinates the human resources program uniformly relating to employment, compensation, training, and compliance for the Sanneh Foundation.
- Researches, develops, and improves systems for onboarding staff, manages and maintains employee records and manages employee benefits.
- Coordinates 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), prepares employment offer letter, establishes new hire’s start date, leads new employee orientation, and assists Sanneh supervisor with on-boarding new employees).
- Maintains and updates periodic review of all Sanneh staff position description.
- Assists Sanneh supervisors with the development of Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
- Manages Sanneh payroll and compliance initiative such as EEO and Safety protocols.
- Maintains appropriate record retention for human resources and payroll related paperwork.
- Assists with creation and implementation of training manuals, HR manual, Sanneh employee handbook.
- Assists with updating Sanneh policy manual.
- Conducts exit interviews of Sanneh team.
- Researches and implements 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 special projects as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- BA degree with a minimum of two years of work experience as a Human Resources Generalist or HR Manager.
- 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 Ms. Suleka Guled at HR@thesannehfoundation.org. Applications are accepted until position 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
- 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. We acknowledge that this position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
| Job Title: | Grants Officer | ||
| Department/Group: | Development | ||
| Location: | Sanneh Foundation - Seton | ||
| Level/Salary Range: | Commensurate with the qualifications | ||
| Position Type: | Full-Time Exempt | ||
| Job Category: | 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
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Director of Communication, the Grants Officer is responsible for supporting Sanneh’s institutional fundraising and advancement operation efforts/initiatives. The Grants Officer is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and prospective institutional donors to meet or exceed department fundraising goals. This position will engage with internal and external stakeholders to communicate Sanneh’s story and impact in the community. The Grants Officer will be a key cross-functional partner in executing strategy to engage donors and external stakeholders in support of Sanneh’s mission.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Institutional Giving
- Writes, submits, and manages grant proposals and reports to funders and partners.
- Maintains accurate records, including proposals, reports, and other supportive documents in electronic formats.
- Ensures Sanneh is accurately described on 3rd-party sites (i.e., Charities Review Council and Guidestar)
- Maintain the grants application and reporting calendar
- Identifies and prospects for ongoing or new private, public, and corporate grant funding opportunities.
- Develops relationships and collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to secure 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.
- Collaborates with internal staff to compile data and express impact to support grant, funder, and supporter impact reporting.
- Provide administrative support as needed for organizational initiatives.
- Support annual Advancement initiatives as required and/or requested.
- Other Duties as Assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or English and minimum of three (3) years of relevant fundraising experience.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (especially grant writing and making presentations to internal and external constituencies).
- 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.
- Must be a problem solver who is also willing to take responsibility for facility tasks.
- Emotional maturity and adaptability to workload demand and requests are required.
- Ability to utilize complete discretion while handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including early morning to the late evening, holidays, weekends, etc.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, Google, and knowledge of Bloomerang or other CRM databases.
- Experience with program review/evaluation and measurement are highly desirable but not a requirement.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Ms. Jade Adams at jadams@thesannehfoundation.org. 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 The Sanneh Foundation?
- 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. 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.
| Job Title: | Director of Development | ||
| Department/Group: | External Relations and Community Partnerships | ||
| Location: | Sanneh Foundation - Seton | ||
| Level/Salary Range: | Commensurate with the qualifications | ||
| Position Type: | Full-Time Exempt | ||
| Job Category: | Development |
LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE
OVERALL 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:
Director of Development will report to Vice President of External Relations and Partnership Development at The Sanneh Foundation. This individual will be responsible for successfully creating, leading and implementing an integrated resource development plan/strategy and developing new relationships, while maintaining existing relationships to build Sanneh's visibility, impact, and financial resources. This individual will be responsible for raising private sector funds to support Sanneh’s initiatives and leading the development and implementation of organization-wide strategies to increase the fundraising capacity.
This individual will also support Sanneh’s Board in cultivating and soliciting major gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations and others. This individual will be responsible for fundraising, volunteer cultivation, corporate philanthropic support, communications, public relations, marketing and social media functions for Sanneh. Director of Development is a member of the Directors/Managers team and works together with Sanneh’s executive leadership team to provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Foundation as a whole.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
Create & Lead Fund Development Strategy
- Craft a comprehensive fundraising plan that enables sustainable growth, including individual, foundation, and corporate donor(s) (prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship), and fundraising, and exploring potential state and government support (grants) in future years.
- Coordinate Sanneh fundraising efforts, assuring timely submission of funding requests, reports and development of individual donors, annual campaigns, planned-giving, major gifts, marketing and successful organization of special events.
- Build a larger major donor base for Sanneh.
- Plan and execute annual campaigns including direct mail, email campaigns, and individual solicitations.
- Ensure that records of donor information are maintained for ongoing communication.
- Ensure that staff and volunteers are trained fundraising values and practices.
- Collaborate with director of Finance and Operations to ensure that all compliance status and reporting requirements are satisfied.
- Facilitate board and staff involvement in fundraising efforts.
- Assist with the creation of communication and marketing/public relations strategy that will allow Sanneh leadership to cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences including the media and key influencers.
- Bolster Sanneh’s brand recognition in the Twin Cities.
Lead External Relationships with Current & Potential Donors
- Lead relationship development/building strategy and activities with major individual donors, personally developing relationships with key donors and prospective donors, and coaching/guiding team members to do the same.
- Continually build the pipeline of potential supporters, building on referrals from Sanneh Board members, current advocates, and research.
- Cultivate relationships with volunteers who will become future Sanneh Foundation donors.
- Must be able to staff the Development Committee of the Sanneh Board and attend monthly board meetings.
- Drive individual giving.
- Lead institutional donor prospecting, cultivation, stewardship, supervising grant writing activities and supporting key relationships.
- Drive corporate and foundation giving.
Fiscal Management and Budget Development
- In collaboration with the Vice President of External Relations and Partnership Development develop the budget for Development unit of Sanneh Foundation.
Team Development/Management
- Build on Sanneh culture and productivity as a positive, cohesive, and highly functioning group.
- Must be able to motivate and lead individuals and teams effectively.
Develop Fundraising Strategy & Infrastructure
- Work closely with other members of Sanneh executive leadership team to construct an overall organizational strategy and goals.
- Communicate with colleagues across Sanneh to integrate development and program activities and ensure that commitments are properly fulfilled.
- Work with other directors and managers to support media and public relations strategy.
- Prepare Sanneh Foundation annual report.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required 3 or more years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, non-profit development, donor relations, grant writing, including committee work and strategic planning.
- Minimum two years’ experience in managing a team of direct reports.
Communication Skills:
- Impeccable interpersonal, oral and written communications skills in order to convey a strong and effective message about the work of the Sanneh.
Additional Qualifications Include:
- Possess passion for the mission, demonstrated effectiveness as a leader.
- Have history of dedicated volunteer activity and/or commitment to non-profit organizations.
- Have demonstrated ability to plan and execute major gift activities, including the ability to ask for and close gifts of$50,000 and/or larger gift(s).
- Have positive initiative and mature sound judgment.
- Be results-driven with a high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
- Be highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage complex projects, competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Be highly technology/internet savvy, with experience in Word, Excel, donor databases, Google suite, and other key software tools/platforms.
- Be able to prospect, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors using effective communication and personal interaction skills.
- Have prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people.
- Be comfortable giving and receiving honest, constructive feedback, and acting as a coach or mentor to staff.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, creative and fun environment with a sense of humor even under stress.
- Be politically savvy to advocate for Sanneh by connecting with the political entities.
- Be able to make presentations in small and large group settings.
- Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal supervision/direction.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Ms. Jade Adams, HR Generalist at Hr@thesannehfoundation.org. 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 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. THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE STATEMENT OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES OR REQUIREMENTS
| Job Title: | Director of Institutional Giving | ||
| Department/Group: | External Relations and Community Partnerships | ||
| Location: | Sanneh Foundation - Seton | ||
| Level/Salary Range: | Commensurate with the qualifications | ||
| Position Type: | Full-Time Exempt | ||
| Job Category: | Development |
LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE
OVERALL 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 Director of Institutional Giving will report to the Vice President of External Affairs and Community partnerships of Sanneh, and will be responsible for successfully creating, leading and implementing an integrated corporate, foundation, and institutional resource development plan/strategy, developing new funder relationships while maintaining an existing portfolio of relationships to build Sanneh's visibility, impact, and financial resources. This position directly supports the sustainment and growth of a $$$ (TBD) annual institutional revenue goal within an operational budget of ($$$ TBD).
This individual will be responsible for overseeing annual and long-range grants and funder strategy, raising private sector funds to support Sanneh’s initiatives while diversifying institutional giving. This individual will be responsible for collaborating with other advancement staff, Sanneh team to cultivate volunteers, steward corporate support, and assist with related communications and public relations functions for Sanneh.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
Create & Lead Institutional Fund Development Strategy
- Develop and implement a multi-dimensional and comprehensive institutional giving strategy, which supports significant growth and long-term sustainability of The Sanneh Foundation.
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for private foundations and other institutional funders.
- Work collaboratively with the Grants Manager to develop narratives and a case for support to turn The Sanneh Foundation’s programs and outcomes into meaningful opportunities for philanthropy.
- Coordinate The Sanneh Foundation’s annual grants timeline and work plan calendar, assuring timely submission of funding requests and reports while exploring additional potential corporate, foundation, state and government support in future years.
- Build a larger institutional donor base for Sanneh.
- Ensure that funder records are maintained for ongoing supporter engagement.
- Collaborate with Directors of Finance, Operations, and Development to ensure that all compliance status and reporting requirements are satisfied.
- Facilitate board and staff involvement in funder relationship management.
- Bolster Sanneh’s brand recognition in the Twin Cities.
Lead External Relationships with Current & Potential Donors
- Lead relationship development/building strategy and activities with institutional donors, personally developing relationships with current and prospective funders.
- Continually build the pipeline of potential institutional supporters, building on referrals from Sanneh Board members, current advocates and volunteers, and research.
- Work closely with program, advancement, board members, and volunteers to conceptualize and construct compelling case statements and proposals for institutional funders.
- Support the engagement efforts of The Sanneh Foundation’s Development Committee of the Board
- Drive institutional giving.
- Lead institutional donor prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship, supervising grant writing activities and collaborating with other staff to support funder site visit activities.
- Drive corporate and foundation giving.
Fiscal Management and Budget Development
- In collaboration with the Vice President of External Relations and Partnership Development develop the budget for Development unit of Sanneh Foundation.
Team Development/Management
- Supervise the Grants Officer.
- Build on Sanneh culture and productivity as a positive, cohesive, and highly functioning group.
- Must be able to motivate and lead individuals and teams effectively.
Develop Fundraising Strategy & Infrastructure
- Work closely with other members of Sanneh executive leadership team to construct an overall organizational institutional strategy and goals.
- Communicate with colleagues across Sanneh to integrate institutional giving and program activities and ensure that commitments are properly fulfilled.
- In collaboration with the Grants Manager, prepare and submit LOI’s, RFP’s, proposals, funder renewal requests, and ongoing reports.
- Work with other directors and managers to support media and public relations strategy.
- Support and help secure sponsorship revenue in collaboration with other team members.
- Collaborate with the Director of Development to prepare Sanneh Foundation annual report.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required 3 or more years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing, institutional fundraising, non-profit development, donor relations, and strategic planning.
- Minimum two years of experience in managing direct reports.
Communication Skills:
- Impeccable interpersonal, oral and written communications skills in order to convey a strong and effective message about the work of the Sanneh to a wide variety of audiences
Additional Qualifications Include:
- Have passion for the mission with demonstrated effectiveness as a leader.
- Have history of dedicated volunteer activity and/or commitment to non-profit organizations.
- Have demonstrated ability to plan and execute institutional giving activities, including the ability to balance multiple priorities and projects, funder timelines, supporter stewardship, and nonprofit advancement work.
- Have positive initiative and mature sound judgment.
- Be results-driven with a high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
- Be highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage complex projects, competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Be highly technology/internet savvy, with experience in Word, Excel, donor databases (organizational and third-party portals), google suite, and other key grants management software tools/platforms.
- Be able to prospect, cultivate, solicit, and steward institutional donors using effective communication and personal interaction skills.
- Have prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people and audiences.
- Be comfortable giving and receiving honest, constructive feedback, and acting as a coach or mentor to staff.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, creative and fun environment with a sense of humor even under stress.
- Be politically savvy to advocate for Sanneh by connecting with the political entities.
- Be able to make presentation in small and large group settings.
- Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal supervision/direction.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to HR@thesannehfoundation.org. Applications are accepted until position filled. Salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
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 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. 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, HR@thesannehfoundation.org. 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 HR@thesannehfoundation.org. 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: | Food and Nutrition 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.
As Sanneh's Food and Nutrition Coordinator VISTA, you will help build organizational capacity by: improving systems for data collection of participant services; improve processes for managing community partnerships supporting Sanneh nutrition services; strengthen beneficiary recruitment in the community; improve database to track in-kind resources benefitting Sanneh nutrition services. A successful member will be skilled in logistics, project management, community health equity, communication and collaboration.
Reports To: Nutritional Services Manager
Position Description:
As Sanneh’s Food and Nutrition Coordinator VISTA in St. Paul, you will:
- improve systems for data collection of participant services
- improve and expand community partnerships supporting Sanneh nutrition services
- strengthen and increase beneficiary recruitment in communities served
- improve database of supplies to increase ordering efficiency
- improve database to track in-kind resources benefitting Sanneh nutrition services.
A successful member will be skilled in communications, public health, general skills, team work, social services, recruitment.
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 HR@thesannehfoundation.org. 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: | 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 HR@thesannehfoundation.org. 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: | Marketing and Content Strategy 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 Marketing and Content Strategy VISTA, you will help build organizational capacity by: identifying and developing opportunities to provide greater awareness of Sanneh programs to improve educational outcomes for diverse youth through informative written content and messaging. This VISTA member will: identify areas and tactics in which informative written content can be used to better educate audiences across various communication channels including website, social media, email, print, and others; improve communications strategies that strengthen media and public relations; strengthen and expand processes for publishing and tracking impact of digital content. A successful member will be skilled in teamwork, written communication, interpersonal communication, organization, Microsoft Office, social media publishing.
Reports To: Marketing & Events Manager
Position Description:
As Sanneh’s Marketing and Content Strategy VISTA in St. Paul, you will:
- Identify areas and tactics in which informative written content can be used to better educate audiences across various communication channels including website, social media, email, print, and others
- Improve communications strategies that strengthen media and public relations
- Strengthen and expand processes for publishing and tracking impact of digital content
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:
- Leadership
- Communications
- Computers/Technology
- Team Work
- General Skills
- Writing/Editing
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 HR@thesannehfoundation.org. 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 HR@thesannehfoundation.org. 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: | Fundraising & Stewardship VISTA | ||
| Program: | Americorps VISTA | ||
| Job Type: | Full Time Seasonal 06/14/2022 - 06/13/2023 | ||
| 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.
Job Overview:
The Fundraising & Stewardship VISTA will identify opportunities and continue improvements to CRM systems and stewardship processes with donors and supporters that increase resources for Sanneh programs to improve youth learning outcomes and community well-being.
Position Description:
As Sanneh’s Fundraising & Stewardship VISTA you will:
- Improve stewardship systems to strengthen relationships with current donors, funders and supporters
- Strengthen processes for tracking monetary and in-kind donations
- Improve system for organizing and segmenting donors relevant to fundraising and stewardship strategies.
- Develop new streams of grant funding and in-kind donations to improve fundraising
A successful member will be skilled in teamwork, data management, oral and written communication, problem solving, 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:
- Teamwork
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Organization Skills
- CRM Skills
- Microsoft Office Skills
- General Professional Skills
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. 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. Must be able to lift up to twenty five 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.