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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Candidate Profile

December 2024

Office Location : St. Paul, Minnesota

Activity Area : Historic Preservation | Continuing Education | Deconstruction

Job Title : Continuing Education Manager

Category : Program Management

Job Type : Full Time

Salary : $62,000

Total Comp : $80,000 (approx.)

Hours : 40 hrs / Full Time

Rethos is a non-profit organization that leads and inspires people to connect to historic places, promoting equity, community vitality, and engagement. Through its programs and services, Rethos advocates for a new understanding of preservation that highlights the histories of underrepresented communities and equitably enhances community vibrancy, including activities that directly impact economic, environmental, and social well-being.

Rethos is building our team! In the coming years, Rethos will be growing and looking to hire and promote a high-functioning, diverse team to work in an environment of inclusion, equity, collaboration, and innovation. Rethos operates in communities in every corner of our home state of Minnesota, four other states, and will be growing into ten additional states over the next few years. We know that our team members should look like and share the lived experiences of these varied communities. For us diversity comes in various forms, including race, gender affiliation, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome, cultivate, and seek out difference.

This listing is for a position within the Policy, Education, and Outreach (PEO) team. The Continuing Education Manager will lead in the development of Deconstruction Academy, a program funded with a multi-year grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Deconstruction Academy is a new continuing education program to advance sustainability and material reuse through a comprehensive curriculum. In addition, this position will grow our continuing education program for real estate professionals, enhancing its impact and relevance. This role offers an exciting opportunity to expand educational offerings, engage new audiences, and further the organization's mission of sustainability and historic preservation. This position is based in Saint Paul and reports to the Director of PEO.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead the creation of the Deconstruction Academy in partnership with the Program Coordinator, ensuring the curriculum meets grant requirements and industry standards.
Manage Realtor Continuing Education, including Old Home Certified courses, coordinating logistics, updating curricula, and engaging instructors to maintain its relevance and effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with the Minnesota Departments of Commerce and Labor & Industry for all continuing education certifications.
Ability and willingness to travel out of state to work with deconstruction professionals and videographers to create course content and to film class video content onsite.

Stakeholder Engagement

Recruit and collaborate with instructors, industry professionals, and community partners to enhance course content and delivery.

Serve as a secondary point of contact for program participants, providing support and addressing inquiries to ensure a positive educational experience.

Maintain ongoing communication with community partners to foster positive and lasting relationships.

Administrative & Supervisory Duties

Evaluate and implement software solutions for class management and content delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and facilitating long-term understanding of software applications within Rethos.

Coordinate course schedules, registrations, and evaluations to ensure smooth program operations.

Provide task oversight of Program Coordinator to ensure maintenance of accurate records of program activities, participant data, and outcomes for reporting and continuous improvement purposes.

Marketing and Outreach

Collaborate with the communications team to develop promotional materials and strategies to attract participants and raise awareness of educational offerings.

Provide the Director of Philanthropy with information necessary to secure sponsorships and fundraising opportunities, effectively marketing educational programs.

Actively work to identify new sources of funding to further the new Deconstruction Academy classes.

Rethos' Continuing Education Programs

Rethos offers an array of continuing education opportunities tailored to real estate professionals, contractors, and other industry stakeholders. These programs emphasize the intersection of sustainability, historic preservation, and practical knowledge, helping professionals better serve their clients and communities.

Rethos' continuing education program provides accredited courses that connect industry professionals with sustainable practices and preservation expertise. A key component is the Old Home Certified (OHC) course, an annual offering for real estate professionals that provides 12 hours of continuing education credits approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Additionally, Rethos seeks to grow its continuing education program by developing new courses for real estate appraisers, general contractors, and building officials.

As part of the Deconstruction Certification Grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Rethos is developing and implementing 16 new courses focused on sustainable deconstruction practices. These courses, presented as Deconstruction Academy, are designed to educate contractors, developers, policymakers, and other industry professionals on key deconstruction competencies. Topics include material salvage techniques, site evaluation, safety protocols, and environmental benefits. The curriculum also covers strategies for fostering a circular economy, such as marketing salvaged materials, leveraging tax incentives, and navigating policy frameworks. These courses will provide critical knowledge to advance the deconstruction industry, reduce construction waste, and promote material reuse statewide.

BACKGROUND AND KNOWLEDGE AREAS

Strong program and project management skills, with experience delivering measurable outcomes for educational or grant-funded programs

Expertise in curriculum development, adult education, and / or sustainability-related fields

Familiarity with digital learning platforms and constituent software (e.g., LecturePanda, Neon CRM)

Passion for sustainability, historic preservation, and inclusive programming.

Must have driver's license and ability to travel, in-state and nationally

Ability to work evening and weekend hours as class schedule requires

Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Desired :

Undergraduate degree :

o Degrees of study desired : sustainability, economic development, historic preservation, environmental studies, planning, geography, community development, public administration, or a related field

o OR Three to four years paid or volunteer experience working jointly in two or more of the above fields

Three to five years direct working experience (paid or volunteer) with adult education, or equivalent experience coordinating public programs such as tours, workshops, and / or webinars

Cultural competency and experience working with underrepresented communities.

Fluency in a language other than English (e.g., Spanish, Hmong, Cushitic languages).

Preferred :

Two to three years program management experience (paid or volunteer)

Familiarity with the geography and history of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, Alabama, and / or Texas (states in which Rethos currently works) and its ethnic and cultural diversity

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary : $62,000, with total compensation of around $80,000.

Benefits : Includes low-cost health insurance, IRA with match, generous vacation, cellular and transportation allowance, and professional development opportunities.

TIMING

Deadline for application : Before 5pm on January 10, 2025. However, we are looking to fill this position quickly, applications will be evaluated as they come in.

Submit a cover letter and resume through Rethos application portal. Any questions can be directed to Erin Hanafin Berg at Erin@Rethos.org.

Salary : $62,000 - $80,000

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