THE SANNEH FOUNDATION – The Sanneh Foundation is looking for a Director of Human Development (Workforce Programming) who can formulate, design, promote, coordinate, direct, and operate Sanneh Foundation Workforce programming.

The Sanneh Foundation (Sanneh) is a Saint Paul, Minnesota based 501(c) (3) created to serve the holistic youth development needs of the increasingly diverse Twin Cities metro.

THE SANNEH FOUNDATION MISSION

The mission of The Sanneh Foundation is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities.

THE SANNEH FOUNDATION CORE VALUES

JOB OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Director of Human Development, we are looking for a dynamic individual who will formulate, implement, and review short and long-term Workforce Development programming at the Sanneh Foundation. These activities and strategies must align with the Strategic priorities of the Foundation.  

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Human Development

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

• ●        Works with Director to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate high quality, sustainable, growth-oriented workforce programs.
• ●        Assist in organization-level coordination efforts in the development, implementation, and reporting of workforce/skills development for internal stakeholder (Sanneh employees) and external stakeholders (community and youth) that the Foundation serves.
• ●         Participate in internal and external committees, as assigned, to advance the Human Development program and interchange ideas with peers and other service providers and agencies.
• ●        Manage and oversee the operational aspects of workforce and skills development phases at Sanneh, and ensure the tracking of the terms of delivery via Apricot 360. 
• ●        Supervise Human Development youth participants. 
• ●        Assist in hires, supports, and supervises workforce staff.
• ●        Manage Human Development programs and activities such as, schedules and curriculum.
• ●        Facilitates meetings and community events for stakeholder groups and programs.
• ●        Track and report program performance data and outcomes for the purpose of reporting to funders and obtaining grants for the program including compliance with the grantor’s criteria. 
• ●        Collaborate with team members in the systematic review and evaluation of the Workforce programs. 
• ●        Monitor the outcomes and any plans of action for improvement and assessments as needed.  
• ●        Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between team members.
• ●        Promotes positive morale and teamwork within the department and provides exceptional customer service to Sanneh internal and external stakeholders. 
• ●        Assist the Director of Human Development to identify new funding streams to create and sustain workforce programs.
• ●        Collaborate with marketing on any strategies to expand brand awareness of the programs. 
• ●        Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING HOURS 

• ●        This is not a remote position.
• ●        Working hours may include some evenings or weekends and special events. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• ●        Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to work independently with little direction. 
• ●        Demonstrated organizational skills in handling, directing, and prioritizing multiple and complex assignments/ projects and maintaining records. 
• ●        Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with the Sanneh Foundation internal and external stakeholders as well as funders.
• ●        Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and effectively present information to top management, public groups, and other groups. 
• ●        Ability to respond to common inquiries from regulatory agencies, funders, or members of the business community and Sanneh partners.
• ●        Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus. 
• ●        Ability to perform and excel in a high-tech all-digital environment. 
• ●        High level of energy and good sense of humor with the capacity for extraordinary time and effort demands. 
• ●        Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential data. 
• ●        Problem solving skills and the ability to lead, instruct, handle a large variety of details and to work with all levels of organization. 
• ●        Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 

• ●        Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing and implementing workforce programs including:
• Design
• Implementation
• Partnership Development
• Reporting
• Evaluation
• Experience in building partnerships with internal and external constituents in a diverse community.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• ●        Bachelor’s degree in Human Service, Human Development, Education, or related fields. 
• ●        Experience working in a non-profit community based organization sector.
• ●        Apricot 360 experience

How to Apply: 

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to recruitment@thesannehfoundation.org.  Reference Job Title in Subject Line. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.     Salary commensurate with qualification and experience.

When writing your cover letter please consider the following questions: 

• Why do you want to work at The Sanneh Foundation?
• How can you advance the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion and Social Justice Agenda at the TSF?
• What opportunities have you had working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural and inclusive settings?

Physical Demands and other notice

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. 

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The Sanneh Foundation is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 651.690.4855

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job.  We acknowledge that this position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.