EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THE ORGANIZATION
District Council 11, known as the Hamline Midway Coalition (HMC), is one of 17 District Councils charged by the City of Saint Paul to create opportunities for residents to learn about what is happening in their neighborhoods and collaborate with one another and city government to maintain and improve the quality of life in neighborhoods. The HMC service area is bounded by University Avenue on the south, Pierce Butler Route on the north, Transfer Road on the west, and Lexington Parkway on the east.
HMC is a neighborhood-centered community engagement organization that:
Develops and supports resident-led initiatives to advance justice and equity in community building, transportation system enhancements, public space improvements, economic vitality, and neighborhood identity;
Coordinates inclusive community participation in public policy decision-making and represents the diverse interests of the neighborhood as a whole on a broad range of city governance issues; and
Communicates effectively with and for the community on matters of public interest.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director provides overall leadership for HMC by ensuring the organization’s work plan, operations, programming, and policies align with its mission and goals. Responsibilities include:
Coordinate and support inclusive community engagement on relevant public policy issues, including land use, transportation, sustainability/natural environment, and economic development. Ensure that engagement addresses equity issues and involves marginalized and disenfranchised populations.
Develop and maintain the general operating budget as well as budgets for various program areas, as needed. Oversee finances, payroll, contracting, reporting, and other administrative tasks.
Provide supervision and support to all staff. Review staff performance on an annual basis.
Act as a point of contact for the organization, responding to inquiries, sending out official communications, and speaking on behalf of HMC. Maintain strategic partnerships with the City of St. Paul and other government agencies, businesses, and organizations that affect the Hamline Midway neighborhood.
Support, develop, and/or coordinate community initiatives and programs to help the organization achieve its mission.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Expertise in communications and community relations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, and to working with diverse communities
Experience supervising staff and volunteers
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Experience in fundraising, budgeting, and contract management
Experience with grant applications and associated reporting requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and passion for sustainable, systemic change, especially as it relates to increasing equity, diversity, inclusion, non-hierarchical leadership, and consensus-based decision making
Demonstrated leadership around creating, evaluating, and sustaining projects and programs
Skills in facilitation, non-violent communication, de-escalation, and engagement
Experience in governance, organizational development, and program development and evaluation
Familiarity with the Hamline Midway neighborhood, the city of Saint Paul, and/or other neighborhood organizations. Individuals who live and/or work in the Hamline Midway neighborhood preferred.
THE POSITION
This is a full-time, salaried, hybrid position. Evening and some weekend work is required. The starting salary range is $63-68,000. Benefits include a stipend for health coverage, retirement contribution, paid holidays, and generous earned PTO.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit 1) letter of interest, 2) resume, and 3) list of three professional references to hmc.ed.application@gmail.com with Executive Director Position in the subject line. Please also fill out these initial screening questions along with your submitted materials. The search committee will review applications on a continuous basis during the 14-day open period.