APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED FOR THIS POSITION.
We are seeking a qualified and passionate individual to report as our Office + Outreach Manager. This position reports to the SNO board and is responsible for operations and office maintenance, assisting with meeting + program planning, updating website and social media channels, and supporting various other city initiatives that SNO participates in.
Sheridan Neighborhood Organization is an EEO Employer, and this position is part-time (30 hours per week) with flexible hours. Neighborhood events and additional meetings may require occasional weekend and evening participation. This is an independent contract (1099) position. Salary range is $30-$35 per hour depending on experience, which includes a $20 monthly phone stipend. No other benefits are offered with this position.
Position will remain open until filled. We will begin reviewing applications the week of 11/25/19. Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to: SNO@sheridanneighborhood.org
General Office Management:
Make, answer and direct calls, process incoming + outgoing mail, read and respond to all emails, tracking + ordering office and outreach supplies, coordinate bill payments and donation deposits with SNO treasurer, send weekly updates + tasks to board members, maintain business records and a well-organized + clean office, hold regular office hours.
Website and Social Media:
Maintain the neighborhood website with announcements, approved meeting minutes and agendas, photos from events, upcoming meetings. Sort through SNO's incoming newsletters and distribute relevant information to constituents in a bi-monthly email blast (Mailchimp), regularly post to social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor) with upcoming meetings and other pertinent info, implement marketing campaigns around SNO meetings, community and civic engagement opportunities, be the point of contact and speak on behalf of the SNO board on all social media inquiries.
Engagement:
Seek out participation from local businesses, especially in the form of sponsoring quarterly community meetings, create a campaign to increase diverse engagement and board applications for annual meeting, schedule/manage door-knocking campaigns with board and volunteers around quarterly and annual meetings, attend committee meetings on behalf of SNO collaborate on programming with other Northeast neighborhoods, seek out funding sources and grant applications.
Meeting Support:
Coordinate and confirm meeting spaces, setup + tear down monthly board meetings, work with board to set up agendas and ensure minutes are taken and approved, recruit local representatives to present at meetings, coordinate translation / interpretation services as needed, coordinate design and promotions to increase engagement.
Programming:
Plan and schedule ‘board trainings’, coordinate + promote public educational opportunities, create summer programming for community gardens with partnering organizations, participate in programming around Open Streets, National Night Out, Art-A-Whirl, and other Northeast or city-wide efforts.
Required Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum 2 years in project management or community organizing position and a vested interest in direct action and collaborative engagement. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Mailchimp, Squarespace, social media. Excellent written and oral communication skills, self-motivated, driven, ability to work both independently and take direction. Organized, detailed, efficient and familiar and passionate about Northeast Minneapolis. Demonstrated “Customer Relations” skills, ability to carry up to 40 pounds.