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:

• Accountability 

• Caring 

• Growth & Learning 

• Respect 

• Adaptability

Position Description

The Girls First (G1) Program Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a dedicated girls-only youth sports program and leagues at the Sanneh Foundation. Leading the girls soccer program will take approximately 50% of your time . Other G1  programmatic priorities include G1 basketball, volleyball, and flag football. This role ensures that historically excluded girls have opportunities to thrive in sports, develop leadership skills, and become empowered through athletic participation. There is an annual plan and programmatic roadmap to support program implementation, which include sports programming, leadership workshops, and field trips. This role supervises two G1 Americorps members. This role is also a member of a collaborative leadership structure at the Conway Community Center, expected to provide holistic programming and operational support to the community center- which is a place of belonging and connection for the surrounding community. 

Because this role supports OST programming, the working hours are shift-based and usually are from 12 noon-8PM or 2PM- 10PM and will include weekends. During the summer, hours may vary due to summer day camp scheduling.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Program Development & Management:

   • Design, schedule, and manage a variety of youth sports programs, leagues, camps, field trips, and leadership workshops for girls.

   • Ensure programming aligns with community needs and follows best practices in youth development.

• Lead partnership, curriculum, and resource development efforts that expand access to girls in sports.

• Maintain updated rules, policies, and procedures for all youth development programs.

• Direct and coordinate activities related to specific Sanneh youth programs. 

• Support the Foundation’s additional programs, activities, or events as needed by the team.

• Coach different G1 teams and events

2. Recruitment & Supervision:

   • Serve as the on-duty manager during afterschool programming hours at the Conway Center, ensuring smooth operations and addressing any issues that arise.

   • Hire, train, and supervise coaches, referees, and volunteers.

   • Provide ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

   • Ensure all staff and volunteers comply with safety regulations and program standards.

3. Community Engagement & Outreach:

   • Develop partnerships with local schools, organizations, sponsors, collegiate sports teams to enhance Conway Center program offerings around girls in sports

   • Promote programs through community events (e.g. tabling) and collaborating with the Sanneh marketing team for social media, and marketing campaigns.

   • Communicate effectively with families, participants, and stakeholders.

4. Facility & Equipment Management:

   • Coordinate the scheduling of program space, fields, courts, and other sports facilities.

   • Oversee the maintenance and inventory of sports equipment and supplies.

   • Ensure all facilities meet safety and accessibility standards.

5. Budget & Administration:

   • Collect and program data to measure success and identify areas for improvement.

   • Manages program expenditures in accordance with the program budget. 

   • Oversee program registration.

Preferred Education & Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher

• Experience working with youth and understanding youth development

• Experience with coaching and mentoring youth

• Experience in building relationships with partners and youth

• Experience with data collection and reporting data

• Supervision and management experience

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience coaching girls' soccer

• Experience leading and managing sports camps

• Must have a valid Minnesota driver's License.

• Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite.
  
  

Benefits

• 403(b)

• Dental Insurance

• Health Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Paid Time Off

• Aflac  

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.

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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

Position Description

The Sanneh Foundation is looking for two dynamic Conway Community Center Lead Educators for Conway’s K-5 Summer enrichment program (Summer Splash). We are looking for two lead educators—one leading STEM education and one leading art education. This role is for the summer June – August, with the possibly of extension into our year round afterschool program. 

The Lead Educators are responsible for designing and delivering high quality, hands-on, academic enrichment education.

Their primary role will be to develop and implement all learning and development-focused programming for youth participants. This includes 1) curriculum development that meets educational standards and promotes social-emotional learning; 2) planning and implementing enrichment activities for school-age participants; 3) workforce and career mentorship/development of early professional youth workers, leadership training.

Schedule: 40 hours per week. Shifts are scheduled within an 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM window to cover core educational delivery and daily preparation. Specific shift times may vary based on program needs.

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

Role and Responsibilities

Program Development and Implementation

• Responsible for drafting the educational content, selecting evidence-based curricula, and following the "scope and sequence" of Summer Splash activities

• Lead Summer Splash daily activities in either art or STEM.

• Manage and supervise youth during weekly field trips to local parks, museums, or attractions. This requires high vigilance and strict adherence to the "name-to-face" attendance protocol

• Provide leadership and mentorship to on-site youth workers and support them in delivering educational content

• Oversee scheduling of youth workers assisting in the program.

• Collaborate with the Conway Community Center Director to identify and help secure third-party programming opportunities that could be implemented within the Conway Community Center.

• Monitor, provide feedback, and make adjustments to enrichment programming as needed.

• Follow a continuous learning and improvement cycle.

• Support the evaluation of programs (in partnership with the Director of Research and Evaluation) on a continual basis and ensure programs/activities respond to community needs, or of high quality, and make the intended impact.

• Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements, and any problems/issues.

Operations

• Act in accordance with Sanneh’s Youth Safeguarding policies

• Manage the secure arrival and dismissal of youth participants, ensuring authorized pick-up procedures are strictly followed and attendance is logged in real-time.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for behavioral issues, medical incidents, or facility emergencies. This includes documenting incidents and communicating with parents as needed.

• Oversee the logistics of moving groups between activities (e.g., from the classroom to the cafeteria or field) to minimize downtime and maintain supervision ratios.

• Support Conway Community Center operations as needed—e.g. work the front desk, support cleaning classrooms, assist other programs as needed.

Relationships 

• Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Conway Director, Education Program Manager, Programming and Facility staff (professionals and volunteers).

• External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups/partners, schools, member's parents, and others to assist in resolving problems and promoting programming occurring at the Conway Community Center. 

Required Education & Qualifications

• Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making.

• High energy with the ability to support learning t, and a focus on equity—ensuring kids of all abilities and backgrounds feel they belong.

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

• Ability to multitask in a dynamic working environment.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community groups, and partner organizations.

• Strong computer and technology skills including Microsoft Office Programs, and Google Suite.

• Mentorship skills 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution. 

• Minimum of three (2) years of experience developing and managing educational programs including:

  • Design

  • Implementation

  • Partnership Development

• Experience in building partnerships with internal and external constituents in a diverse community.

• Experience developing and leading enrichment programming for youth.

• Experience developing and leading workforce/career development programming for youth and emerging adults.

Preferred Education & Qualifications

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

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 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; 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 Jade Adams HR Generalist at: 651.690.4855 Ext:3

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

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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

• Accountability

• Caring

• Growth & Learning

• Respect

• Adaptability

• Fun

Position Description Values
The Dreamline Coach is responsible for creating meaningful and supportive relationships with scholars while helping foster a safe, engaging, and growth-centered environment within programming spaces in DREAMLINE partner schools.

Each Dreamline Coach works directly with a cohort of scholars to support their academic, social-emotional, and leadership development through culturally responsive coaching practices, expanded learning opportunities, mentorship, advocacy, and collaborative engagement with families, school staff, and community partners.

Role and Responsibilities
Scholar Engagement & Support
• Build trusted, consistent, and developmentally supportive relationships with scholars
• Design and foster emotionally safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments
• Support scholars in setting and achieving academic, behavioral, and personal goals
• Provide culturally responsive mentorship and coaching support
• Help scholars strengthen communication, leadership, self-advocacy, and conflict resolution skills.

Expanded Learning Opportunities & Community Engagement
• Support and facilitate enrichment activities, service projects, and leadership opportunities
• Encourage scholars to participate in community-building and expanded learning experiences
• Assist with special events, field experiences, and partner activities as assigned
• Build positive relationships with families, caregivers, school staff, and community stakeholders

Operational & Team Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate and timely program documentation and data entry
• Participate in required trainings, staff meetings, coaching sessions, and professional development opportunities
• Follow all Dreamline, school district, and organizational policies and procedures
• Communicate professionally and consistently with supervisors and team members
• Demonstrate reliability, preparedness, accountability, and teamwork
• Support Dreamline and The Sanneh Foundation events and initiatives as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate conduct at all times
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and strong communication skills
• Model integrity, leadership, and positive decision-making
• Uphold child safety standards and mandatory reporting responsibilities
• Avoid prohibited one-on-one private interactions, including outside approved program structures
• Contribute positively to DREAMLINE culture and team collaboration
• Approach youth development work with empathy, accountability, flexibility, and consistency

Preferred Qualifications
• Postsecondary education, certifications, or relevant professional training
• Experience working in schools, after-school programs, athletics, mentoring, or youth-serving organizations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, restorative practices, or social-emotional learning, a plus
• Experience with data collection, documentation, or youth development reporting systems, a plus 
• Ability to pass required background checks and district compliance requirements

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Please apply online through the job posting. 

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 Jade Adams HR Generalist at: 651.690.4855 Ext:3

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

GOAL STATEMENT: The Sanneh Foundation (TSF) is a 501(c)(3) serving the various needs of Minnesota's low-income youth and their families. The Resource & Enrollment Coordinator VISTA will build the capacity of TSF by streamlining outreach and enrollment tracking and creating logistical frameworks for sports and workforce programming. By alleviating administrative barriers and coordinating resource navigation, the VISTA will increase access to high-quality programming for low-income youth and families, supporting their path toward economic stability and self-sufficiency

Objective 1: Develop an in-depth understanding of the mission and services offered by TSF, specifically how the Programming Department and Workforce Development programs overlap to serve low-income populations

• Step 1: Participate in the TSF on-site orientation, including history, mission, core values, and department introductions

• Step 2: Meet with the Sports Program Director(s) and Workforce staff to understand current enrollment pipelines for summer camps and year-round initiatives

• Step 3: Review existing program literature, data reporting processes, and partner agency relationships

• Step 4: Meet with the Sports Program Director(s) and Workforce staff to understand current enrollment pipelines for summer camps and year-round initiatives.

• Step 5: Identify professional development resources related to youth development, program management, and community resource navigation

Objective 2: Support and enhance outreach and enrollment tracking to increase the visibility of recreation programs and reduce barriers for youth participants

• Step 1: Coordinate with Sports Program Director(s) to conduct and document community outreach for summer camps and all-season recreation programming

• Step 2: Develop and implement strategies to increase program enrollment and strengthen relationships with local schools and community stakeholders

• Step 3: Collaborate closely with the Workforce Development team to streamline the transition and enrollment of youth participants between workforce and recreation tracks

• Step  4: Provide regular reports on outreach efficacy and enrollment trends to ensure continuous program improvement

Objective 3: Design educational resources focused on sustainability while improving the logistical execution of recreational camps and events

• Step 1: Develop a curriculum focused on recreation, sustainability, and the creative reuse of materials (upcycling) to be used in youth programming

• Step 2: Create logistic guides for TSF sports programming and summer camp preparation to ensure efficient site management and application navigation.

• Step 3: Collaborate closely with the Workforce Development team to support the transition of youth participants between recreation and workforce tracks

• Step 4: Support resource navigation for youth and families by identifying and connecting them to wrap-around services, such as housing, food support, or computer literacy resources

Objective 4: Ensure the long-term success of recreation and stewardship initiatives by formalizing all processes and curriculum into a sustainable format.

• Step 1: Finish thorough documentation of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compile a resource library regarding application navigation, outreach scripts, and logistical execution FAQ’s.

• Step 2: Develop a comprehensive handbook of materials that can be utilized by the organization to sustain these new systems after the VISTA term ends.

• Step 3: Train Foundation staff and interns on the new curriculum and outreach tools to ensure consistent program quality across all sites.

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GOAL STATEMENT: The Sanneh Foundation (TSF) is a 501(c)(3) serving the various needs of Minnesota's low-income youth and their families. The Volunteer Engagement VISTA The Volunteer Engagement VISTA will create and improve volunteer engagement processes that support TSF’s Nutritional Services program. By strengthening the volunteer signup experience, implementing new management software, and building a skills-based volunteer model, the VISTA will increase the organization's capacity to engage the community in closing the food insecurity gap

Objective 1: Develop an in-depth understanding of TSF’s mission and programs while serving directly at food distribution sites to engage and support community volunteers

• Step 1: Participate in the TSF on-site orientation, including history, mission, core values, and department introductions

• Step 2: Spend 50% of service time on the ground at food events to interact with, support, and engage volunteers in real-time

• Step 3: Partner with the Nutritional Services team to develop and implement protocols for logging volunteer hours and ensuring food safety training is completed for proper audit documentation

• Step 4: Observe current on-site workflows to identify "ghost time" or logistical bottlenecks that impact the volunteer experience

Objective 2: Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of volunteer management by transitioning to new software and streamlining administrative workflows

• Step 1: Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of volunteer management by transitioning to new software and streamlining administrative workflows

• Step 2: Identify and implement efficiencies to remove "ghost time" from volunteer shifts, ensuring every volunteer's time is utilized effectively

• Step 3: Redesign and improve the volunteer sign-up process to create a more user-friendly and engaging digital experience for prospective supporters

• Step 4: Train Department staff on the new Bloomerang Volunteer system and related reporting protocols.

Objective 3: Ensure the long-term success of the volunteer program by formalizing all systems and strategic plans into a SOP’s

• Step 1: Finalize thorough documentation of the strategic planning process, including all observations and system improvements made during the term

• Step 2: Create a comprehensive handbook of materials, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Bloomerang Volunteer and the skills-based program

• Step 3: Develop a transition guide for future VISTAs or staff that includes the strategic roadmap and key volunteer partnership contacts.

Compensation & Benefits

AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers receive benefits during and after their service as they make a difference across America. This includes loan forbearance, professional development, and for those with children under 13, an Americorps childcare benefit. AmeriCorps compensation does not count as income for Social Security benefits. (continued next page)

Pay rate - $957.46 bi-weekly (before taxes). Segal Education Award -  $7,395 (before taxes, based on Pell Grant) is distributed via MyAmeriCorps.gov following a full term of service.

Sanneh is able to offer a housing, nutrition, or education stipend totaling up to $1000 per month to our full time VISTA members. Learn more about full benefit offerings here: https://www.americorps.gov/members-volunteers/your-benefits

Click here for a pdf if the Americorps website is down.

 Requirements

• 18 years of age (no upper limit)

• Pass a national service criminal history check

• Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: U.S. citizen, U.S. National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens and persons residing in a state that have the following legal residency classifications: Refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status.

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View these open positions and others at www.thesannehfoundation.org/careers. Americorps VISTA applicants are required to create an Americorps profile and submit an interest in the position in order to be matched at the end of our interview process. Apply by accessing our Career Center here!

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

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GOAL STATEMENT:  The Sanneh Foundation (TSF) is a 501(c)(3) serving Minnesota's youth. The Fundraising and Stewardship VISTA will increase organizational capacity by developing and implementing sustainable systems for donor management, an Associate Board, and grant lifecycle stewardship. This will lead to an increased ability to secure long-term financial support for TSF’s mission of empowering youth through academic and health programs, improving lives, and uniting communities. The VISTA's work will create a framework for engaging the Associate Board in fundraising and stewardship, leading to increased resources and improved outcomes for low income youth.

OBJECTIVES of the ASSIGNMENT:

By the end of the project period the VISTA will have developed and implemented: A donor management and stewardship system to effectively track and cultivate donor relationships; a strategy for our Associate Board to increase TSF’s reach and fundraising capacity; and improved internal systems for grant lifecycle stewardship to streamline communication and workflow between the fundraising and program departments.

ACTIVITIES (Q1):

• Review Sustainability Materials from Prior VISTA 

• Learn Sanneh organizational history, become familiar with core programs, activities, and major events including planned capital campaigns and board engagement initiatives.

• Become familiar with current donor stewardship processes and internal communications through grant lifecycles. 

• Create an engagement plan and launch strategy for the Associate Board.

• Learn current donor management system to understand and improve tracking and organizing donor profiles.

• Learn how to develop weekly and monthly reports of donor activities and fundraising campaigns.

• Identify internal and external learning opportunities and professional development resources to increase knowledge related to database management and/or donor stewardship.

ACTIVITIES (Q2):

• Build and implement new processes to strengthen the donor management system's usage and improve stewardship practices.

• Develop improved weekly and monthly reports on donor activity and fundraising campaigns to inform resource development efforts.

• Refine the Associate Board engagement plan and begin assigning key planning members.

• Establish new internal systems and tools (e.g., shared calendars, grant onboarding tasks checklists) to improve communication and workflow for grant lifecycle stewardship.

• Draft technical assistance materials and a training plan for staff on the new systems and related processes.

• Continue to engage with professional development resources.

ACTIVITIES (Q3):

• Refine the newly implemented processes based on feedback, focusing on improving stewardship practices, donor management system use, and grant lifecycle workflows.

• Launch the Associate Board activities, implementing the engagement plan and providing initial support.

• Continue to create and refine weekly and monthly reports to improve resource development.

• Develop and deliver the technical assistance materials and training to staff.

• Spearhead capacity-building efforts by implementing enhanced communications strategies to increase youth participation, financial support, and supporter engagement.

ACTIVITIES (Q4):

• Ensure the sustained implementation of the strengthened stewardship processes and donor management system.

• Continue generating weekly and monthly reports and create a comprehensive annual fundraising report.

• Finalize thorough documentation of all new systems, processes, and practices related to the donor management system and grant lifecycle.

• Record lessons learned and suggest improvements from the Associate Board. Create engagement guide and support materials to be used by Associate Board Chair and future staff.

• Compile a comprehensive handbook of all materials that can be used by the organization to sustain these new systems and improvements after the VISTA's term ends.

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GOAL STATEMENT: The Sanneh Foundation (TSF) is a 501(c)(3) serving the various needs of Minnesota's low-income youth and their families. The Communication Specialist VISTA will increase the awareness and visibility of Sanneh programs that aim to improve educational outcomes for low-income youth and families. By establishing lasting processes for media management, story capturing, and written content creation, the VISTA will improve outreach and engagement to support economic stability and self-sufficiency within the community.

Objective 1: Develop an in-depth understanding of TSF’s mission, core programs (such as Dreamline, Nutritional Services, and Workforce Development), and current storytelling and communication practices.

• Step 1: Participate in the TSF on-site orientation, including history, mission, core values, and department introductions

• Step 2: Meet with the Marketing Coordinator and the Advancement team to review current workflows for newsletters, social media, and donor communications.

• Step 3: Review existing sustainability materials from previous VISTAs to understand past processes for narrative messaging and community outreach.

• Step 4: Identify professional development resources related to journalistic storytelling, interviewing techniques, and brand messaging.

Objective 2: Build and improve efficient systems to facilitate the creation of compelling written content that highlights the organization's work and impact

• Step 1: Research best practices for developing different communications amongst different audiences, i.e., volunteers, program participants & donors.

• Step 2: Create standardized workflows and templates for monthly electronic newsletters, ensuring consistent and informative updates for stakeholders

• Step 3: Develop a system for capturing stories, including a schedule for interviewing program participants, volunteers, and staff to highlight program success

• Step 4: Develop a system for capturing stories, including a schedule for interviewing program participants, volunteers, and staff to highlight program success

• Step 5: Collaborate with the Multimedia VISTA to ensure written content effectively complements visual assets (photo and video) in storytelling campaigns.

• Step 6: Create and maintain standardized copy across all projects to ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and brand voice.

• Step 7: Develop and standardize boilerplate language for organizational use across low-risk grant applications, ensuring alignment with TSF’s mission, programs, and brand voice.

• Step 8: Test and refine the efficacy of boilerplate language through use in select low-risk grant submissions and internal materials, incorporating feedback to improve clarity, consistency, and impact across future communications.

Objective 3: Develop and implement training materials to equip TSF staff with the skills needed to perform independent storytelling and narrative advocacy and ensure the long-term sustainability of storytelling processes by finalizing documentation and handbooks for future use.

• Step 1: Draft a pilot technical assistance workshop curriculum focused on storytelling fundamentals, including interviewing techniques, ethical storytelling, and brand voice.

• Step 2: Facilitate professional development sessions or "technical assistance" workshops on best practices for written communication and interviewing

• Step 3: Finish thorough documentation of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) regarding newsletter production, caption writing, and storytelling archiving.

• Step 4: Analyze the impact of new written content strategies (e.g., audience reach or engagement metrics) and provide a final report with recommendations for future growth

• Step 5: Create quick-reference training tools (e.g., one-pagers, checklists, and templates) that staff can use independently when developing written content.

Compensation & Benefits

AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers receive benefits during and after their service as they make a difference across America. This includes loan forbearance, professional development, and for those with children under 13, an Americorps childcare benefit. AmeriCorps compensation does not count as income for Social Security benefits. (continued next page)

Pay rate - $957.46 bi-weekly (before taxes). Segal Education Award -  $7,395 (before taxes, based on Pell Grant) is distributed via MyAmeriCorps.gov following a full term of service.

Sanneh is able to offer a housing, nutrition, or education stipend totaling up to $1000 per month to our full time VISTA members. Learn more about full benefit offerings here: https://www.americorps.gov/members-volunteers/your-benefits

Click here for a pdf if the Americorps website is down.

 Requirements

• 18 years of age (no upper limit)

• Pass a national service criminal history check

• Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: U.S. citizen, U.S. National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens and persons residing in a state that have the following legal residency classifications: Refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status.

Apply

View these open positions and others at www.thesannehfoundation.org/careers. Americorps VISTA applicants are required to create an Americorps profile and submit an interest in the position in order to be matched at the end of our interview process. Apply by accessing our Career Center here!

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 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

OBJECTIVE of the ASSIGNMENT: Support and coordinate stewardship strategies for major donor cultivation, focusing on personalized engagement and brand alignment that highlights the organization’s work, amplifies its impact, and strengthens its connection with the community, donors, and program participants. Contribute to a new workflow for major donor processes to increase efficiency and sustainability of the Sanneh Marketing & Advancement teams.

• Step 1: Review existing donor stewardship processes and learn the current donor management system to understand major donor profiles and giving history.

• Step 2: Meet with the Vice President of Philanthropy to review key major donors and understand the specific goals for stewardship.

• Step 3: Assist in the development of a major donor stewardship lifecycle, from initial cultivation to long-term recognition and engagement.

• Step 4: Support and coordinate special projects related to major gifts, such as capital campaigns or high-level donor experiences, ensuring all logistics and communications are documented.

• Step 5: Create a sustainability resource outline for Sanneh Staff & future VISTAs (content calendar to plan and track major donor engagement projects) to ensure future timely delivery of materials for upcoming events, campaigns, and program promotions.

OBJECTIVE of the ASSIGNMENT: Create and implement strategic communications and coordinate engagement opportunities for major donor cultivation.

• Step 1: Collaborate with (Sophia’s VISTA - content creation?) to develop aligned communications for major donor audiences.

• Step 2: Create sustainable communication templates for major recurring events and personalized donor touchpoints.

• Step 3: Coordinate donor engagement opportunities, such as site visits, tabling events, or private briefings, to showcase the real-world impact of their contributions.

• Step 4: Generate reports that showcase program outcomes and success stories, catering specifically to major donors and stakeholders.

• Step 5: Create a sustainability resource outline for Sanneh Staff & future VISTAs (content calendar to plan and track major donor engagement projects) to ensure future timely delivery of materials for upcoming events, campaigns, and program promotions.

OBJECTIVE of the ASSIGNMENT: Support successful major donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship as part of The Sanneh Foundation’s $50M Comprehensive Campaign.

• Step 1: Meet with Senior Leadership and consultants to gather information about upcoming Capital Campaign outcomes, current financial goals, achievements, and create talking points and a summary for reference.

• Step 2: Develop reports, donor profiles, and tailored solicitation materials to support the cultivation and solicitation of major campaign donors.

• Step 3: Ensure quality tracking of campaign gifts and recognition strategies.

• Step 4: Create a sustainability resource outline for Sanneh Staff & future VISTAs (content calendar to plan and track major donor engagement projects) to ensure future timely delivery of materials for upcoming events, campaigns, and program promotions.

Compensation & Benefits

AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers receive benefits during and after their service as they make a difference across America. This includes loan forbearance, professional development, and for those with children under 13, an Americorps childcare benefit. AmeriCorps compensation does not count as income for Social Security benefits. (continued next page)

Pay rate - $957.46 bi-weekly (before taxes). Segal Education Award -  $7,395 (before taxes, based on Pell Grant) is distributed via MyAmeriCorps.gov following a full term of service.

Sanneh is able to offer a housing, nutrition, or education stipend totaling up to $1000 per month to our full time VISTA members. Learn more about full benefit offerings here: https://www.americorps.gov/members-volunteers/your-benefits

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 Requirements

• 18 years of age (no upper limit)

• Pass a national service criminal history check

• Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: U.S. citizen, U.S. National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens and persons residing in a state that have the following legal residency classifications: Refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status.

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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 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 requirementsGOAL STATEMENT: The Sanneh Foundation (TSF) is a 501(c)(3) serving the various needs of Minnesota's low-income youth and their families. The Major Donor Stewardship VISTA will increase organizational capacity by developing and documenting systems to support donor engagement and strengthen relationships with major TSF donors. By coordinating strategic communications and experiences that align with organizational growth, the VISTA will help secure the long-term financial support necessary to sustain programming.

OBJECTIVE of the ASSIGNMENT: Develop an in-depth understanding of the TSF mission, the overlapping nature of its programs, and the current landscape of major donor relationships.

• Step 1: Participate in the AmeriCorps VISTA Virtual Member onboarding and TSF’s onboarding orientation.

• Step 2: Learn the history of Sanneh’s core programs and events through meeting with previous VISTAs, and on-site shadowing at each program delivery point as available (Sports Leadership, Conway Community Center, Nutritional Services, Workforce Development, Operations).

• Step 3: Review historic Sanneh’s event calendars, project management software (Monday), web platform (SquareSpace) and content planning tools. Meet with the Marketing & Social Media Content Strategy VISTsA and Marketing team to determine and document new or changing events.

• Step 4: Identify professional development opportunities for self and TSF staff to improve skills related to donor engagement, project management, communications, and fundraising.

• Step 5: Continue to attend workshops, webinars, and other learning opportunities to stay current with trends in multimedia marketing and nonprofit communications. Document best practices as they relate to Sanneh programming needs and event details.

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, creates accessibility to healthy food and social and emotional development, and unites communities by fostering an environment that asserts the dignity of all people without exception. Sanneh asserts that all individuals, without exception, are intrinsically valuable.

Values:

• Accountability 

• Caring 

• Growth & Learning 

• Respect 

• Adaptability

• Fun

Position Description

This key position is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding nonprofit committed in areas of Health & Wellness, and Community Outreach.  This full-time position’s primary responsibilities include coordinating intake materials and equipment, administrative support of the department, weekly data entry, and monthly data reports. 

The nutritional services coordinator is responsible for supporting nutritional services programming as well as data pulling for grant and organizational reporting. The Nutritional Services Coordinator (“NSC”) will coordinate and assist in the planning of day-to-day nutritional services programs that include both on-site distributions and deliveries. The NSC will coordinate all front-end intake processes and communicate with service partners to ensure all distributions are running smoothly and effectively under the direction of the Nutritional Services Manager.

Role and Responsibilities

Program & Daily Operations

• Support day-to-day programming at warehouse and mobile food shelf locations as needed.

• Work with the Assistant Manager and team to ensure accurate daily food shelf processes and procedures, including intake at distributions and data entry for reporting as needed.

• Assist in the organization and execution of Mobile Food Shelf events, including unloading trucks, packing food boxes, and setting up distribution sites.

• Coordinate group activities, partner communications, and inter-department warehouse access and storage (including the Sanneh warehouse) in collaboration with the Warehouse Manager and Department Manager.

Inventory, Allocations & Ordering

• Manage allocations of donated, rescued, and purchased products at the direction of the Department Manager.

• Update and maintain accurate inventory records of food and supplies once allocated.

• Track weights, donations, and costs of all food to ensure accurate inventory records.

• Monitor and maintain inventory of intake materials, printed forms, charging equipment, and other operational supplies.

• Assist in food ordering from food banks and produce distributors, and support the Warehouse Manager with ordering processes.

Data, Reporting & Administration

• Organize departmental data as requested by the Nutrition Department or Assistant Manager.

• Partner with team members to maintain timely entry and integrity of intake data.

• Carry out and update mechanisms to pull impact reports, create summaries, and support monthly food shelf data entry and reporting.

• Track and label invoices and maintain an organized Google Drive folder for the department.

• Support administrative functions of the department under the direction of the Department Manager.

Scheduling & Logistics

• Manage the department calendar and staff schedules.

• Regularly update order logistics and coordinate with the Warehouse Manager on scheduling drivers for pickups and deliveries.

• Drive as needed for pickups and deliveries.

Volunteers & Community Relationships

• Support and provide guidance to staff and volunteers, helping refine intake and food program processes and ensuring smooth operations.

• Represent the organization to build and maintain relationships with businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals interested in donating, volunteering, or partnering.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with food box program requirements, participant data standards, printed materials, warehouse SOPs, and all federal and state food safety regulations.

• Follow all safety guidelines to minimize risk exposure.

Other

• Participate in special projects as required for the department and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Available for occasional nights and weekends (preferably Saturdays).

• 2 years plus work experience in Data Entry or Food Shelf or Nutritional Services Experience.

• Ability to communicate positively with a diverse community. 

• Cooperative team member who can also work well independently. 

• Robust understanding of the holistic needs of the community. 

• Possess problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Google Sheets, Calendar, Drive, and Docs.

• A valid Minnesota driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Food Shelf or Nutritional Services Experience. 

• Advanced knowledge of Google Suites. 

• Robust understanding of the holistic needs of the community. 

• Volunteer Management. 

• Excellent organizational, project coordination, and data management skills.

• Experience working with diverse populations. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• Results-driven and skilled in continuous improvement processes. 

• Can load, unload, and stock products as needed. This position is at times physically demanding.

• Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.

• Emotional maturity and adaptability to workload demand(s) and requests are required. 

• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours if necessary. 

• Ability to utilize complete discretion while handling confidential and sensitive information. 

• Experience working with diverse populations. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• Results-driven and skilled in continuous improvement processes. 

• Strong organizational and leadership skills. 

• Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.

• Emotional maturity and adaptability to workload demand(s) and requests are required. 

• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours if necessary. 

• Ability to utilize complete discretion while handling confidential and sensitive information.

• Conversational Spanish including numbers

Benefits

• 403(b)

• 403(b) Matching 

• Dental Insurance

• Health Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plan

• Telehealth Services 

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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 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.