Bancroft Hiring Community Organizer

Job Title:	Neighborhood / Community Organizer
Type:	Part time / 12 hours per week
Salary:	DOQ/DOE
Deadline:	6:00 pm, August 20, 2010
Location:	Bancroft Neighborhood, South Minneapolis
Organization:	Bancroft Neighborhood Association (BNA)

Organization Summary

Bancroft Neighborhood is a small and vibrant residential community located just minutes south of downtown Minneapolis. It is bordered by 38th Street to the north, Cedar Avenue to the east, 42nd Street to the south and Chicago Avenue to the west. Bancroft is comprised mostly of owner-occupied single family homes built before the 1940s. There is a growing population of residents from diverse backgrounds throughout the neighborhood. The neighborhood also has a number of small businesses located along Chicago, Bloomington and Cedar Avenues and 38th Street.

The BNA is an active volunteer-based non-profit organization that is managed by the Community Council and supported by committees that work on projects to achieve the goals that have been identified by the Neighborhood.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Neighborhood / Community Organizer works at the direction of and in cooperation with the BNA Community Council.

Organizational:

Help to organize and work with BNA volunteers, neighborhood residents, businesses, community organizations, and NRP and City staff to:

• Recruit, help organize, help motivate and support volunteers
• Help to identify tasks to achieve goals
• Investigate and actively participate in resolving community concerns and issues
• Manage neighborhood communication and networking tools:
• Quarterly newsletter
• E-newsletters and email updates
• Neighborhood website & Facebook page
• Community Events

Administrative

• Help plan and attend monthly Executive Committee and Board meetings
• Support community council and committees as needed
• Understand BNA Bylaws and Neighborhood Plans (NRP)
• Execute NRP, NCR and grant contracts
• Prepare NRP, NCR and grant funding reimbursement requests
• Process invoices and assist treasurer to maintain bank accounts
• Process payroll (as approved by Vice President)
• Identify grant and other funding opportunities
• Manage office (mail, filing, database systems and equipment)
• Manage insurance policies and claims

Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Three to five years of community based work experience
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Familiarity with Minneapolis and its neighborhoods
• Able to attend daytime and evening meetings and to work occasional weekends

Desired Qualifications:

• Event planning and community organizing experience
• Basic accounting, bookkeeping and budgeting practices experience
• Fundraising and grant experience
• Ability to communicate in Spanish
• Bancroft Neighborhood resident

Additional Information:

Bancroft Neighborhood is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply:

Email (preferred) or mail cover letter, resume, and three references to:

Bancroft Neighborhood Association
4120 17th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407

bancroftneighborhood@gmail.com