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STRIDE
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act (WIOA)
The Minnesota Family Investment Program
(MFIP)
Today, HIRED assists nearly 9,000 individuals annually from sites throughout the Twin Cities,
offering hope and results for the unemployed and underemployed.
A forerunner of todays focus on career pathways and sector initiatives, in 2004, HIRED,
Hennepin Technical College and local manufacturing companies developed a demand-driven
and employer-focused training program for the next generation of workers in the precision
manufacturing industry. The program, M-Powered, has won numerous awards and is a model
for both domestic and overseas programs.
HIRED has identified a variety of career fields where jobs are in high demand. In collaboration
with colleges and other training partners, HIRED offers a number of opportunities for career
training in these fields. Its programs follow a sector model, meaning they have been
developed in partnership with local employers to quickly prepare people for in-demand jobs.
Culinary
Skills
Training
HIREDs
culinary
skills
training program, offered in partnership
with Adult Basic Education partners,
provides a strong foundation for a career in
the growing culinary field. The program
combines customer service training, Math
for Culinary Skills, and Food Manager
Training to help students quickly find a job
and advance in a culinary career.
OfficePRO
OfficePRO provides specialized training
from HIRED and Saint Paul College
instructors to prepare students for a variety
of positions, including administrative
assistant, customer service representative,
and office clerk. This four-week curriculum
teaches core office skills and soft skills to
quickly move students toward career goals
in administration.
MISSION ~
A PERSONALIZED APPROACH
HIREDs mission is to provide personalized and innovative work solutions. The first step in
achieving this mission is to acknowledge each potential client as an individual, and to findthe
programs and services that will best meet his or herneeds.
HIRED advocates for Minnesotas disadvantaged job seekers at public forums, at the state
legislature, and through the media. During general elections, HIRED provides nonpartisan voter
education & registration. Through its work with thousands of people of color, HIRED advocates
for equality in employment. HIRED programs are designed to reduce racial disparities.
THE POSITION ~
Reporting to the HIRED Board of Directors, the Executive Director has overall strategic and
operational responsibility for HIRED staff, programs, financial resources and execution of its
mission. A separate Employer Advisory Board provides guidance to the Executive Director
regarding workplace needs. The Executive Director provides visionary leadership and guidance
to the organization and represents HIRED in a variety of external settings with stakeholders
such as board members, elected officials, community and business leaders, funders and
individual donors.
This position is open due to the retirement of long-time leader Jane Samargia.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
o Work closely with the board of directors and management staff to develop and
implement multi-year strategic plans that establish goals, define objectives and
detail actions that move HIRED toward its vision
o Develop and implement a system for tracking and reporting on the progress of
the strategic plan implementation
o Provide frequent updates to board and staff regarding the organizations
progress toward its goals
Board Relations:
o Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the board and
ensure open communication about issues such as the measurement of financial
and programmatic performance against goals, senior staff development,
environmental factors impacting the organization, and the like
o Attend all board meetings; prepare board agendas andpresentations
o Involve senior staff in board meetings and presentations
Leadership:
o Provide positive and inspirational leadership to all HIRED staff. Be a visionary
leader who shares organizational goals and celebrates successes
o Create and maintain a collaborative team culture that attracts and retains staff
members
o Hire, train, and provide coaching, development and performance feedback to
senior staff members
o Reward and recognize staff members; create a positive work environmentthat
brings out the best in staff
o Exhibit and encourage cultural competence, equity and inclusion in all of HIREDs
work activities
Fundraising and Development:
o Develop annual fundraising strategies and, with members of the board,ensure
effective execution of the fundraising plan
o Expand revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing
program operations and future growth.
o Attract and solicit financial resources for HIRED by implementing strongprogram
plans and strategies that attract revenue
o Develop and execute comprehensive marketing, branding and communications
strategies that partner with fundraising efforts and ensure consistency and
encourage engagement and interest from a variety ofstakeholders
Financial Oversight:
o Ensure the fiscal vitality of HIRED through the development, tracking and
management of budgets, grants, and capitalassets
o Work with the staff and finance committee and the board in preparing theannual
budget
o Provide sound fiscal management to the organization so that adequate funds are
available to permit HIRED to successfully carry out its work
Operational Management:
o Ensure the delivery of high quality services to clients and stakeholders
o Encourage staff development and education and assist program staff inrelating
their specialized work to HIREDs mission and core business
o Manage metrics around program quality, timeliness andclient feedback
External Relations:
o Represent HIRED interests in community initiatives and public policy-making
efforts
o Present and share information regarding conditions, barriers and limitations
confronting unemployed and disadvantaged people
QUALIFICATIONS~
The fully qualified candidate will possess a bachelors degree and at least ten years of
progressive leadership experience in a complex organization. This experience could be in
community-based human services, workforce development, or non-profit management.
Other work experience combined with relevant civic/board experience will also be
considered. Financial oversight and experience managing an annual budget of at least $5
million is preferred.
Proven leadership background, exemplary business and/or nonprofit operational
management skills, and a strong commitment and dedication to the mission at HIRED is key.
Specific skills sought for this role include:
o Strategic Planning-Background in working with a board of directors to set
strategy, communicate a vision, and manage to goals.
o Operational Leadership-Expertise in managing a complex, multi-program, multisite operation.
o Government Contracts-Expertise in soliciting, managing and working with
government contracts.
o Fundraising- Fundraising abilities including setting a fundraising strategy, executing
the strategy and tracking results.
o Customer Service The dedication and ability to meet the expectations
and requirements of internal and external customers.
o Decision Making The ability to make good decisions based upon a mixture of
analysis, wisdom, experience, andjudgment.
o Partnerships and External Relations- The ability to build and maintain
strategic relationships with partner organizations.
o Workforce Development- An understanding of the needs and issues for those in
the community requiring job skills training and support.
Characteristics Desired:
o Approachability The style of building rapport with others by being easy to
approach, warm, pleasant, and gracious.
o Communicator The facility to clearly present ideas, whether verbally or in writing,
into an organized and effective manner within a variety of settings. A propensity to
listen to gain understanding.
o Ethical and Values-Driven The willingness to adhere to, and act upon, an
appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs at all times.
o Trustworthy The commitment and ability to admit mistakes, keep confidences, and be
seen as a trusted, truthful individual.
o Compassionate The attitude of being genuinely concerned and caring toward people.
o Motivational The tendency and intentionality to create a climate in which people
want to do their best; a bent toward encouraging diverse groups of direct reports and
team or project members, and empowering others.
o Externally Facing The ability to be effective in a variety of formal presentation
settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, andbosses.
Both cities share a common root of being river towns - and the
great outdoors are still a major attraction for residents and visitors
alike. In addition to the mighty Mississippi River, there are more
than 100 lakes (more than 900 when including the suburbs), more
than 250 parks, and miles of biking and walking trails.
Nearly every weekend in the summer there are several outdoor
active events for participants and spectatorstriathlons, biking
races, running races,
boat races, water skiing
competitions, golf
tournaments, and more.
Neighborhood events
and family events round
out a full schedule of
opportunities.
The active lifestyle of Twin Cities residents doesn't lie dormant during the winter either. There
are miles of cross-country skiing trails, several downhill ski areas within an hours drive, ice
skating, snowmobile riding, sledding, andof courseice fishing.
For those who prefer activity of the spectator variety, the Twin Cities is home to several major
sports teams: Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Timberwolves,
Minnesota Lynx, Minnesota United FC (soccer), and Minnesota Swarm (lacrosse).
There is also a minor league baseball team, the Saint Paul Saints. The regions has hosted the
World Series, Super Bowl, NCAA Basketball Finals, the USGA U. S. Open, PGA
Championships and the Special Olympics. In 2014, Target Field was the setting for baseball's Allstar Game. In 2018, the Super Bowl will be played in a newly built state-of-the-art stadium.
But the Twin Cities have more to offer than participatory and spectator sporting events. There
are countless arts and culture offerings here. The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra
has a reputation as one of the top orchestras in the world. The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra is
regarded as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world.
Since the early 1960s, the Guthrie Theatre has staged A-plus shows from the classical to the
contemporary. Popular national shows and performers also tour through the Twin Cities year
round at stages in both Minneapolis and Saint Paul, and at the University. There are over 30
theatre venues, 10 dance companies, and 30 classical music groups in the cities of Saint Paul and
Minneapolis alone.
For the museum-goer, there are more than 60 museums in the Twin Cities. The Science Museum
of Minnesota and the Minnesota Children's Museum (both in Saint Paul) are highly interactive
learning and fun experiences for the entire family. The Minnesota History Center is an
interactive museum for all ages with permanent and changing exhibits, lectures and events.
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts has a collection of more than 100,000 pieces. The Walker Art
Center has been called possibly the best contemporary art museum in the U. S. by Newsweek,
and has over 11,000 pieces. The University of Minnesota's Weisman Art Museum is also a
contemporary art destination.
Beyond the outdoor, sports, entertainment, and culture, perhaps the biggest attraction for the
Twin Cities is the lifestyle. Forbes hailed Saint Paul and Minneapolis as the nation's healthiest
cities. USA Today named Saint Paul as North America's Most Romantic City. The Twin Cities
offer award-winning restaurants (several chefs have been regional James Beard Award
winners). In addition to the popular Mall of America, there are plenty of unique shopping
districts in both cities and in the suburbs.
HIRED is an equal opportunity employer and believes each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age,
veteran status, religious beliefs, or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting,
hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.