JOB SUMMARY:
This position provides leadership and strategy for the YWCA’s Race Equity and Public Policy programs in support of the YWCA Minneapolis mission, vision and goals, in the areas of quality program and event delivery, program development, implementation and evaluation, and budget development. This position serves as a member of the senior leadership team and represents the YWCA of Minneapolis on racial justice and public policy related issues both locally and nationally.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead the vision and strategy of the department
- Ensure high quality programs and services are offered and delivered to customers, clients, and participants
- Develop, update and formally document all program curriculum ensuring alignment with YWCA mission, vision, and goals
- Develop and implement annual Business Plan for Race Equity Consulting, workshops, and facilitator training
- Develop and implement sales strategy for consulting, IT2T sponsorship, and IT2T attendees
- Develop and implement annual Business Plan for IT2T event, ensuring a successful event
- Provide staff leadership of IT2T Steering Committee
- Provide staff leadership of Public Policy Committee
- Ensure development and achievement of program budget
- Partner with YWCA Marketing Director as it pertains to Race Equity and Public Policy and ensure program marketing strategies, activities, and materials are planned, developed, and implemented
- Review and report on financial and sales activity and determine if changes in programs or services are necessary
- Maintain current knowledge and understanding of programming in the Racial Justice industry by actively performing competitive research and analysis to evaluate existing programs as trends and standards change for continuous improvement and innovative opportunities
- Ensure that department’s financial goals are met
- Ensure that all programming and operational practices are in alignment with Human Resources, Finance, and IT standards and procedures
- Establish external community and corporate partnerships that will enhance operations and brand awareness of our mission and goals
- Develop, implement and evaluate annual legislative and policy agenda, including advocacy plan
- Evaluate new programming ideas, develop new products, and services
- Assist Organization Advancement team with Race Equity and Public Policy related grant reports and applications to strengthen and expand funding base
- Oversee, set goals, and participate in Race Equity Diversity and Inclusion work internally
- Act as a resource, both internal and external to the organization, on diversity, inclusion, race equity, and public policy issues
Provide Leadership and Supervision:
- Supervise, develop and provide leadership for Race Equity and Public Policy staff
- Design, establish and maintain an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the department's goals and objectives
- Ensure leadership and supervision practices are in alignment with Human Resources standards and procedures
- Ensure compliance with employee health and safety
- Facilitate development activities that align with operational or strategic plans and YWCA mission and values
RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer who reports to the Chief Executive Officer. The incumbent will work closely with the YWCA Leadership Team, Volunteer Coordinator, community representatives, and employees within the department and organization. Critical relationships will include the Chief Development Officer, Vice President of Human Resources, YWCA board members, Committee Chairs for It’s Time to Talk Forums on Race Committee and Public Policy Committee, community leaders of color, and leaders with similar responsibilities in other organizations.
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