Opportunities

Please send us any staff, board, or council openings that your organization may have that fit the goal of Changing the Face of Housing in Minnesota. We'd like to post them in our Leadership/Job Opportunities section. Please send job descriptions to shawna@fhfund.org

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ORGANIZATION | Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

JOB TITLE | Public Grants Specialist – Full Time 

NSP I and II requirements, green standards, Section 3, contract close-out, and municipal civil rights programs, we are adding a position focused solely on contract compliance. I will continue to work with you on applying for funding, getting contracts set-up, and handling the land acquisition related aspects of our funding. I will then be handing the projects off to this newly created position to monitor for compliance and funding draws through construction and closing. This person will work closely with me, will have a project management focused position, and will be an additional point of contact between yourself and Habitat as we move forward with projects.

To that end, finding someone knowledgeable about CDBG/HOME/NSP and related contracting requirements would be advantageous in getting the position up and running. I wanted to ask if you could help distribute the posting to anybody you might know of that has the experience and desired content knowledge and that may be looking for work. The official posting can be found at http://www.tchabitat.org/page.aspx?pid=1220

The deadline for applications is August 4th.

posted 7/28/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Jewish Community Action (JCA)

JOB TITLE | Foreclosure Prevention and Fair Lending Organizer

The AmeriCorps member working at Jewish Community Action will serve as a Foreclosure Prevention and Fair Lending Organizer. The member serving in this capacity will support JCA’s foreclosure prevention outreach efforts in North Minneapolis with the Northside Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and the neighborhoods adjacent to University Avenue in St. Paul. The AmeriCorps member will engage in the following activities:
• Building and maintaining relationships with community partners and allies
• Recruiting, training and retaining volunteers from the Jewish community and target neighborhoods
• Make presentations to partner organizations and institutions
• Case Management
• Facilitating and supporting community-led negotiations with lenders for fair lending commitments.
• Facilitating door knocks
• Research and data management

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posted 7/28/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | The Neighborhood Development Alliance (NeDA)

JOB TITLE | Homeownership and Foreclosure Prevention Counselor

The member at NeDA will serve as a Homeownership and Foreclosure Prevention Counselor. The member serving in this capacity will be responsible for:
• Providing one-to-one pre- home purchase counseling
• Conducting Home Stretch workshops
• Coordinating energy-efficient rehab loan and other home-improvement loan programs
• Conducting intake interviews with families facing foreclosure and referring them to appropriate resources
• Conducting community outreach related to homeownership issues

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posted 7/28/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | LISC AmeriCorps Member: NorthWay Community Trust

JOB TITLE | COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST

The AmeriCorps Member working with NorthWay Community Trust will work with the Executive Director to conduct outreach efforts and work with a variety of community stakeholders to develop strategies to for increasing educational opportunities; increasing health and wellness; increasing wealth and reducing poverty and building greater human and social capital.

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posted 7/28/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Metropolitan Regional Arts Council

JOB TITLE | PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

The Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the development and diversity of the arts in the seven-county metropolitan area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties) by promoting the incorporation of the arts into the daily lives of all communities.

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posted 7/28/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Project for Pride in Living

JOB TITLE | Asset Manager

(Full time, M-F, full benefit package)

Represent the Owner’s interests in all owned real estate, including operating rental properties (residential and commercial) and administrative buildings; maintain the value of the real estate as assets to the organization and to their communities. Participate with Housing and Development Managers, Financial Management staff and other PPL personnel, in all matters pertaining to acquisition and disposition of real estate, ownership, accounting for real estate and fluctuations in value, insurance and real estate tax.

Demonstrated problem solving skills in analyzing and recommending alternatives and solutions to funding issues, legal structure and operating issues related to an affordable housing portfolio and operation of affordable housing properties; Strong financial analysis skills; Assist with the preparation of budgets, capital expenditures, and tax information; Understanding of the various legal entity structures and their reporting requirements; Knowledge of real estate financing, accounting and systems.  Experience with Yardi preferred.

BA/BS degree in Real Estate Management, Business, Finance or Accounting, or other related field; 3-5 years experience in real estate, property management, real estate accounting or other closely related field. Strong Knowledge of real estate financing and accounting.  Must have valid Minnesota drivers’ license and able to drive to inspect sites.

Send coverletter/resume to Project for Pride in Living, Attn:  Human Resources, 1035 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN  55404, or fax to 612-455-5101 or e-mail to hr@ppl-inc.org.org  No Phone Calls Please

posted 7/28/2010

 

 

ORGANIZATION | YWCA

JOB TITLE | Case Manager – II

Position Summary:
Assists homeless women and children participating in the Transitional Housing Program (THP) to prepare an Individual Services Strategy (ISS) objective and goal plan. Provides advocacy on behalf of participants by contacting community organizations and attending community meetings and trainings. Provides mental health referrals/resources and informal domestic violence screenings and assessments for participants.

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posted 7/21/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Project for Pride in Living

JOB TITLE | Asset Manager (Full time, M-F, full benefit package)

Responsibilities:

Represent the Owner’s interests in all owned real estate, including operating rental properties (residential and commercial) and administrative buildings; maintain the value of the real estate as assets to the organization and to their communities. Participate with Housing and Development Managers, Financial Management staff and other PPL personnel, in all matters pertaining to acquisition and disposition of real estate, ownership, accounting for real estate and fluctuations in value, insurance and real estate tax.

Skills and Requirements:

Demonstrated problem solving skills in analyzing and recommending alternatives and solutions to funding issues, legal structure and operating issues related to an affordable housing portfolio and operation of affordable housing properties; Strong financial analysis skills; Assist with the preparation of budgets, capital expenditures, and tax information; Understanding of the various legal entity structures and their reporting requirements; Knowledge of real estate financing, accounting and systems.  Experience with Yardi preferred.

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in Real Estate Management, Business, Finance or Accounting, or other related field; 3-5 years experience in real estate, property management, real estate accounting or other closely related field. Strong Knowledge of real estate financing and accounting.  Must have valid Minnesota drivers’ license and able to drive to inspect sites.

Send coverletter/resume to Project for Pride in Living, Attn:  Human Resources, 1035 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN  55404, or fax to 612-455-5101 or e-mail to hr@ppl-inc.org.org  No Phone Calls Please

Application deadline: 07/30/10

posted 7/21/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Hearth Connection

JOB TITLE | Finance and Administration Director

Hearth Connection is an innovative non-profit working to end homelessness. Hearth Connection works collaboratively with government, service providers, foundations, housing organizations, and the people who obtain housing as a result of Hearth Connection’s work. Please, visit our website at www.hearthconnection.org.

Position Purpose
The Finance and Administration Director performs all accounting functions for the Organization, is responsible for all aspects of budgeting and financial compliance, oversees personnel benefits and facilities management, and provides fiscal analysis to the executive staff and board. This is a senior management position reporting to the Executive Director.

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posted 7/15/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | PLYMOUTH CHURCH NEIGHBORHOOD FOUNDATION

JOB TITLE |FUND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation (PCNF) is looking to add a sharp, computer-savvy person to maintain our donor database, coordinate our fund development communications and support our Fund Development Directors.  This is a new, full-time, permanent position. 

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posted 7/15/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®

JOB TITLE | Data Manager

The Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR) is a not-for-profit trade association representing the interests of 8,000 REALTORS® in the Twin Cities that are active in all phases of real estate brokerage, development, property management and appraisal. MAAR supports an organized real estate environment and provides local REALTORS® and the broader community with essential market information.

10K Research & Marketing (10K) is a for-profit division within MAAR that provides market reporting and technology services to Multiple Listing Services (MLSs), REALTOR® Associations and real estate brokerages across North America.

The Data Manager is a full-time position that will be split approximately 10%/90% between MAAR and 10K duties and report directly to the Director of Research

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posted 7/15/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®

JOB TITLE | Client Manager

The Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR) is a not-for-profit trade association representing the interests of 8,000 REALTORS® in the Twin Cities that are active in all phases of real estate brokerage, development, property management and appraisal. MAAR supports an organized real estate environment and provides local REALTORS® and the broader community with essential market information.

10K Research & Marketing (10K) is a for-profit division within MAAR that provides market reporting and technology services to Multiple Listing Services (MLSs), REALTOR® Associations and real estate brokerages across North America.

The Client Manager is a full-time position that will be split approximately 10%/90% between MAAR and 10K duties and report directly to the CEO and Director of Research.

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posted 7/15/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | The Saint Paul Parks Conservancy

JOB TITLE | Office Administrator

The Office Administrator provides a variety of both routine and complex administrative, organizational, and technical work for a fledgling non-profit organization.

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posted 7/15/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Minnesota Housing

JOB TITLE | Housing Finance Agency Managers

Minnesota Housing finances and advances affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income Minnesotans to enhance the quality of life and foster strong communities. As the State's affordable housing bank, we offer products and services to help Minnesotans buy and fix up homes and we support the development and preservation of affordable rental housing by
offering financing and on-going asset management of affordable rental housing developments. We are seeking experienced professionals to lead, plan and coordinate the housing activities that support the Agency’s strategic goals and mission through one or more of these product and
service areas.

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posted 7/15/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Community Development Assistant

JOB TITLE | LISC AmeriCorps Member: Native American Community Development Institute

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is dedicated to helping community residents transform neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities of choice and opportunity — good places to work, do business and raise children. LISC combines corporate, government and philanthropic resources to help community-based organizations revitalize neighborhoods. Since 1980, LISC has invested more than $9.7 billion that has leveraged an additional $31.3 billion to build or rehabilitate 271,000 affordable homes and develop 40 million square feet of retail, community and educational space nationwide in efforts to Build Sustainable Communities. This strategy extends to the LISC AmeriCorps program where we support placing AmeriCorps Members with local non-profit partners to assist in local efforts to revitalize neighborhoods across the country, creating vibrant places for people to live, work, and play. LISC’s AmeriCorps program seeks to attract talented individuals to serve for one year to help build organizational capacity. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and begin a career in the Community Development field.

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posted 7/15/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Hmong Outreach Worker

JOB TITLE | LISC AmeriCorps Member: East Side Neighborhood Development Company

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is dedicated to helping community residents transform neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities of choice and opportunity — good places to work, do business and raise children. LISC combines corporate, government and philanthropic resources to help community-based organizations revitalize neighborhoods. Since 1980, LISC has invested more than $9.7 billion that has leveraged an additional $31.3 billion to build or rehabilitate 271,000 affordable homes and develop 40 million square feet of retail, community and educational space nationwide in efforts to Build Sustainable Communities. This strategy extends to the LISC AmeriCorps program where we support placing AmeriCorps Members with local non-profit partners to assist in local efforts to revitalize neighborhoods across the country, creating vibrant places for people to live, work, and play. LISC’s AmeriCorps program seeks to attract talented individuals to serve for one year to help build organizational capacity. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and begin a career in the Community Development field.

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posted 7/15/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Program Assistant

JOB TITLE | LISC AmeriCorps Member: Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is dedicated to helping community residents transform neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities of choice and opportunity — good places to work, do business and raise children. LISC combines corporate, government and philanthropic resources to help community-based organizations revitalize neighborhoods. Since 1980, LISC has invested more than $9.7 billion that has leveraged an additional $31.3 billion to build or rehabilitate 271,000 affordable homes and develop 40 million square feet of retail, community and educational space nationwide in efforts to Build Sustainable Communities. This strategy extends to the LISC AmeriCorps program where we support placing AmeriCorps Members with local non-profit partners to assist in local efforts to revitalize neighborhoods across the country, creating vibrant places for people to live, work, and play. LISC’s AmeriCorps program seeks to attract talented individuals to serve for one year to help build organizational capacity. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and begin a career in the Community Development field.

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posted 7/15/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Community Outreach and Administrative Assistant

JOB TITLE | Payne Phalen District Five Planning Council

Key Responsibilities: This position works closely with the Executive Director / Lead Organizer and as team staff to support the administrative, communications, reception and special event and meeting coordination functions of this active District Council. The individual hired will provide key support for day to day office functions, support effective volunteerism, and coordinate community outreach efforts. This position also provides direct staff support to the recycling and clean up programs, community outreach
and East Side Restorative Justice programs.

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posted 7/15/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Program Manager

JOB TITLE | Rebuilding Together Twin Cities

Objective:
To provide professional, quality services to the employees, homeowners and volunteers served by Rebuilding Together Twin Cities. The Program Manager works directly with the Executive Director, staff, AmeriCorps members and Board Committees to ensure operational needs are met.

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posted 7/15/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Real Estate Development Project Assistant

JOB TITLE | LISC AmeriCorps Member: Blake Road Corridor Collaborative

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is dedicated to helping community residents transform neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities of choice and opportunity — good places to work, do business and raise children. LISC combines corporate, government and philanthropic resources to help community-based organizations revitalize neighborhoods. Since 1980, LISC has invested more than $9.7 billion that has leveraged an additional $31.3 billion to build or rehabilitate 271,000 affordable homes and develop 40 million square feet of retail, community and educational space nationwide in efforts to Build Sustainable Communities. This strategy extends to the LISC AmeriCorps program where we support placing AmeriCorps Members with local non-profit partners to assist in local efforts to revitalize neighborhoods across the country, creating vibrant places for people to live, work, and play. LISC’s AmeriCorps program seeks to attract talented individuals to serve for one year to help build organizational capacity. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and begin a career in the Community Development field.

Link to job description

posted 7/15/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Community Organizer

JOB TITLE | LISC AmeriCorps Member: Blake Road Corridor Collaborative

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is dedicated to helping community residents transform neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities of choice and opportunity — good places to work, do business and raise children. LISC combines corporate, government and philanthropic resources to help community-based organizations revitalize neighborhoods. Since 1980, LISC has invested more than $9.7 billion that has leveraged an additional $31.3 billion to build or rehabilitate 271,000 affordable homes and develop 40 million square feet of retail, community and educational space nationwide in efforts to Build Sustainable Communities. This strategy extends to the LISC AmeriCorps program where we support placing AmeriCorps Members with local non-profit partners to assist in local efforts to revitalize neighborhoods across the country, creating vibrant places for people to live, work, and play. LISC’s AmeriCorps program seeks to attract talented individuals to serve for one year to help build organizational capacity. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and begin a career in the Community Development field.

Link to job description

posted 7/15/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | LISC AmeriCorps Member: Minnesota Home Ownership Center

JOB TITLE | Home Ownership Support Coordinator

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is dedicated to helping community residents transform neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities of choice and opportunity — good places to work, do business and raise children. LISC combines corporate, government and philanthropic resources to help community-based organizations revitalize neighborhoods. Since 1980, LISC has invested more than $9.7 billion that has leveraged an additional $31.3 billion to build or rehabilitate 271,000 affordable homes and develop 40 million square feet of retail, community and educational space nationwide in efforts to Build Sustainable Communities. This strategy extends to the LISC AmeriCorps program where we support placing AmeriCorps Members with local non-profit partners to assist in local efforts to revitalize neighborhoods across the country, creating vibrant places for people to live, work, and play. LISC’s AmeriCorps program seeks to attract talented individuals to serve for one year to help build organizational capacity. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and begin a career in the Community Development field.

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posted 7/15/2010

 

 

ORGANIZATION | Lutheran Social Service of MN Eastside Financial Center

JOB TITLE | Research Consultant

Throughout the project time period, a consultant with specific expertise in both non-profit and for-profit sectors will map out a detailed workplan that includes three specific strategies to ensure long term sustainability of the EFC.  These strategies will most likely have a revenue engine that will help with the financial center’s sustainability.  The consultant will work together with the EFC Program Director and other staff members to complete this process. An important objective of the project is not to start new but to take what has been created over the past two years and move forward in such a manner that will provide social value and sustainability to the center.

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posted 7/15/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | YWCA St. Paul

JOB TITLE | Employment Counselor

Assist a broad range of MFIP participants to attain self-sufficiency through employment. Promote and coordinate services with community partners. Conduct intakes and assessments with all participants. Develop individualized employment plans with participants. Present job search workshops. Produce multiple program reports.

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posted 6/30/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | YWCA St. Paul

JOB TITLE | Employment Specialist

Assist MFIP participants with resume writing, interviewing skills, and other employment related activities in order to achieve employment. Provide employment/job skills training. Facilitate workshops and Job Club activities. Establish and maintain working relationships with area employers. Provide job placement, transition and retention skills/training for participants with
multiple barriers to employment.

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posted 6/30/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Twin Cities RISE!

JOB TITLE |DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION SERVICES

The Director of Education Services is a key player on the Twin Cities RISE! staff team.  The Director of Education Services manages learning activities, curricula, and programs which create professional and personal development leading to employment for TCR! participants.  The Director of Education Services works closely with the coaching staff and the Employment Services Director to identify needs of participants and employers that can be addressed through education programming.  The Director of Education Services supervises the instructors and the registrar, and reports directly to the COO.

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posted 6/17/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | YWCA Saint Paul

JOB TITLE | Child Care Aide

Assists in facilitating a drop-in child care program for children in the YWCA St. Paul’s Transitional Housing
Program.

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posted 6/17/2010

 

ORGANIZATION | Hearth Connection

JOB TITLE | Program Director

Hearth Connection is an innovative non-profit working to end homelessness. Hearth Connection works collaboratively with government, service providers, foundations, housing organizations, and the people who obtain housing as a result of Hearth Connection’s work.

Attributes Expected of All Employees

  • Initiative: Demonstrates initiative and leadership; takes responsibility for outcomes; motivates others; is results focused.
  • Relationships: Builds trust based relationships; supports teamwork and collaboration.  Anticipates, understands and meets the needs of Hearth Connection stakeholders/ customers/participants, and seeks to incorporate their feedback regularly.
  • Values: Acts fairly and with honesty and integrity; manages community investments in Hearth Connection responsibly.  Promotes a diverse environment in which people recognize and achieve their own potential and appreciate the perspectives and contributions of others.
  • Decision making: Uses data for decision making; analyzes issues; is persistent and creative in problem solving; handles complexity well.
  • Communication: Demonstrates an understanding of Hearth Connection service model and the role of an intermediary, conveys the mission and inspires others; expresses ideas and information accurately and concisely, in writing and orally, and listens well to others.

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posted 6/8/2010

 

 


FOR MORE JOB LISTINGS, SEE -

* SEEK (environmental education)
http://www.seek.state.mn.us/jobs.cfm
* Minnesota Environmental Partnership
http://www.mepartnership.org/mep_jobs.asp
* MN Council of Nonprofits
http://www.mncn.org/jobs/default.asp
* Idealist
http://www.idealist.org/



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