Overview:
Macalester College’s Kofi Annan Institute for Global Citizenship and Community Engagement Center (KAIGC) seek a full-time Program Coordinator to serve as a co-leader in creating a vibrant and welcoming learning environment and fill a role contributing to efforts that lead to collaborative spaces for re-imagining a world that is focused on equity and justice by dismantling barriers and increasing access. This will be done by participating in the following:

• Provides administrative support by tracking budgets, participants, and alumni; manages recruitment messaging and events; and organizes initiatives and programming.
• Works with the Dean and Associate Dean’s Office to organize and carry out hiring/training/supervision of a of student workers.
  
• Supports the Fellowship Faculty Coordinator in assisting to lead Seminars, contributes to faculty development efforts that connect community building to methods in teaching development, and supports faculty mentor development for the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) and other academic programs.

The work of Program Coordinator includes many roles and tasks over the course of the academic year; flexibility, reliability, good humor, and the ability to multitask are essential, as is the ability to work with a wide range of people and personalities. It is vital that this individual fosters and promotes Macalester’s culture of diversity and inclusion, encompassing individuals of any heritage, identity, status or orientation.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Compensation: Depending on education and experience $46,345-$52,390 annually and includes full benefits. This is an hourly non-exempt position.

About the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship:
Established in 1988 by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program aims to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups, and others with a demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities, who will pursue a Ph.D. and enter the professoriate in selected core fields. Each spring Macalester College selects up to five talented sophomores to participate in the program with a total of up to 10 Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellows participating in 2 cohorts (typically 5 juniors & 5 seniors).

Responsibilities:
Program Management (60%)

• Collaboratively develop and support KAIGC academic and related programs, including providing avenues for additional students to explore academic research and engagement.
• Manage recruitment, application, and selection processes. Monitor program budgets and track individual participants’ spending. Support fellows with administrative tasks such as accessing grant funding and reimbursements.
• Track multiple students in their journeys through the academic cohort programs, including alumni progress and process loan reimbursements. Maintain program records, including contracts, reports, and administrative files. Support assessment activities.
• Assist in planning and organizing events, including speakers, panels and celebrations for academic programs as needed.
• Provide support for organizing seminars and conference travel for department staff. Including making arrangements for travel, meals, and other logistical items.

Faculty Development (25%)

• Support the Faculty Coordinator in teaching the Mellon Mays Academic Year Seminar and Summer Seminar. This position may have the option to teach a summer seminar in their area of specialization and/or develop future courses for related programs and the broader student population.
• Work with the Faculty Coordinator and Associate Dean/Co-Director to develop and implement faculty development that connects community-building to teaching development.
• Work with the Faculty Coordinator and Associate Dean/Co-Directors on faculty mentor development for related programs.

Student Worker Hiring and Supervision: (10%)

• Manage a strategy for hiring/training/supervising work-study positions in collaboration with colleagues within the KAIGC.
• Assist with scheduling and supervising student workers who staff the front desk.
• Supervise and mentor 5-8 student workers, working closely on projects that support the academic related programs, events, and meetings; set student learning goals and monitor progress, prioritizes work-flow, assigns and provides quality control of tasks.
• Create and drive a social media and communications strategy for the KAIGC in collaboration with the Associate Deans/Co-Directors and the Faculty Coordinator. Supervise a team of work study students in this effort.

Performs other duties as assigned (5%)

• Builds community among students, staff & faculty; thinks creatively to encourage participation and foster a warm atmosphere.
• Acts as an administrative liaison and first point of contact for Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship; providing information about the fellowship and triaging requests as needed.
• Works collaboratively with other units on campus such as IT, Facilities, etc. to best meet the needs of Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellows.

Qualifications:
Required

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in higher education or with a nonprofit required. 
• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Demonstrated commitment to working with individuals of color, first-generation college students and/or individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and faculty across campus, ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing, ability to maintain confidential information and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and accuracy in financial and data management.
• Skilled in managing budgets and providing accurate reporting as well as managing spending adjustments as necessary.
• Publicity, word processing, financial accounting software experience, proficient in MS Office and Google Suite.
• Excellent communication skills (i.e. writing, social media, digital design)

Experience assisting faculty, especially in areas related to increasing diversity in the faculty ranks of higher education and a higher level degree in a related field or area is preferred.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Compensation & Benefits:
This is a full time hourly non-exempt position with annual compensation of $46,345 – $52,390, depending on experience.
Macalester employees enjoy a fantastic benefits package and working environment that is second to none. Please visit the Macalester benefits page for more information about our benefits.

At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan. 
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% – 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.

Application Guidelines:
For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume as one PDF through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by May 26, 2023.  Review of applications will begin immediately. All inquiries about this position should be directed to: 
Stacy Peterson
Talent Acquisition Manager 
speter15@Macalester.edu
Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Institutional Overview:
Founded in 1874, Macalester College provides students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in flourishing St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls over 2,000 students from across the country and around the world. Macalester is a preeminent liberal arts college recognized for its student service and celebration of internationalism.
At Macalester, we look at our employees through a whole-person, holistic lens. With comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, we provide and enable our community members to grow and care for themselves, their families, and one another. Our whole-hearted fidelity to community-building and social justice exemplify these ideals.  Macalester College continuously prioritizes a culturally diverse and pluralistic community. We value individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. 
Our rich blend of people holding varied identities enhances our strong commitment to multiculturalism and global citizenship. We seek candidates who reflect and strengthen our campus environment. Macalester invites and encourages everyone to apply who would add depth to our community including those from all sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, religions, abilities, and ages.

Our Commitment to Safety in response to COVID-19:
For the safety of our community, Macalester requires all employees to have received a COVID-19 vaccine regimen. If you are unable to receive the vaccine due to a health condition or because it is prohibited as a result of your sincerely held religious beliefs, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation.
Questions about this process should be directed to Employment Services, at hr@macalester.edu.

SEEKING QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

POSITION: Manager of Public Space Engagement
SALARY RANGE: $50-60,000 (exempt, salaried position), effective immediately, plus potential annual bonus

REPORT TO: Lisa Middag, Director of Public Space Engagement
DEADLINE: Ongoing; interviews will begin in January 2023 until the position is filled

THIS POSITION COULD BE FOR YOU IF…

• You love the people and energy of downtown Minneapolis and want to make a real difference in how others experience it.
• You enjoy organizing events and activities for an incredibly diverse range of people of all ages, from all walks of life.
• You want to be an integral part of managing a community space downtown that serves this population.
• You value making connections with partners and finding opportunities to collaborate.
• You like to work with volunteers and value their contributions to community.
• You believe in the value of people connecting across difference to share downtown experiences.
• You are willing to engage authentically in organizational efforts to create a more inclusive and equitable downtown.
• You are interested in supporting downtown’s recovery.
• You want to work with an organization that believes in boldly trying things and adjusting based on what we learn.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for managing a wide range of placemaking and activation that happens primarily in outdoor public spaces downtown. This work is centered in our organizational goals around supporting an inclusive downtown and addressing public space challenges in innovative ways to both develop new and adapt and implement existing public space engagement programs, including, but not limited to:

• Nicollet Mall Farmers + Makers Market—manage all aspects of market planning and deployment in collaboration with leadership, including determination of appropriate partners, program, event timing and cadence, etc.
• Downtown Mpls Street Art Festival—manage all aspects of this annual signature event, which takes place on the second weekend of August, including working closely with the Director of Public Space Engagement to determine and set the festival program.
• The Alley Project—support the program development and implementation for this new downtown public space in a converted alleyway.
• Warehouse District Live—support the program development and implementation of this new approach to engagement and public safety in our entertainment district, which takes place approximately monthly throughout 2023.

Program Planning and Implementation—This position manages the ideation, program development, and implementation (including program layout, setup, servicing, and tear down) of public space engagement activities throughout downtown. This position will:

• Apply for all necessary permits (food, sound, block events, etc.) and follow all required authorization processes. Attend permitting meetings, track requests, and relay information to relevant organizational staff.
• Determine and order needed supplies and equipment for public space engagement efforts, and maintain an equipment inventory, including conditions, repair and replacement needs.
• Supervise temporary staff/interns, as needed to support the program.
• Refine and develop strategies for evaluating program outcomes. Identify issues as they arise, and fine tune public space engagement efforts as needed in consultation with Director of Public Space Engagement, operations, livability, safety and other relevant staff.

Collaboration and Partnership—This position requires deep collaboration with both internal and external partners to develop and refine our programs, including:

• Work with organizational team, paid consultants/contractors, and a wide array of project partners and downtown stakeholders, to develop new and refine existing public space programs to ensure positive outcomes.
• Develop strategic partnerships with downtown businesses, employers, retailers, restaurants and bars, arts and sports venue presenters, hotels, educational institutions, and residences to inform and adapt public space programs for these audiences.
• Organize program planning meetings with both internal and external teams. Attend partner and stakeholder events/meetings. Advise organizational staff on opportunities for alignment and coordination, including operations, livability, safety and other programs.
• Respond to external public space requests (i.e., sampling, engagement, walk, parades, etc.), and follow up in consultation with Director of Public Space Engagement and other organizational staff (operations, events, communications, etc.) as needed.
• Advise Manager of Community Engagement (who is leading the effort) on an organization- wide downtown volunteer program. Advise on volunteer responsibilities and provide necessary training and guidance.
• Ensure all public space engagement programs are properly communicated internally to our operations and communications/marketing teams, including preparing content and collecting and sharing information for promoting activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High level of understanding of public space engagement challenges, including strategies and tactics, techniques for problematic spaces, design solutions, and the values and interests of downtown populations.
• Advanced expertise in interacting inclusively with diverse populations and communities.
• Familiarity with de-escalation and harm reduction strategies (training will be provided).
• Minimum two-year college degree or comparable experience in a related field (i.e., urban studies, community development, community engagement, community health, sociology, cultural studies, anthropology, marketing, business, fine or liberal arts, design, landscape design, architecture, media, etc.) or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to safely move, lift and assemble up to 50 lbs. of gear, signage, recreational and other equipment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Superb customer service, human relations, and interpersonal skills.
• A strong understanding and practice of organizational diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Ability to genuinely contribute to team efforts and respond respectfully to leadership guidance.
• Strong time and task management and project management skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Professional level competency in MS Office, SharePoint, Teams, scheduling programs, etc.

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION
The DID is a business funded non-profit that leads and collaborates to make downtown safer, cleaner and greener. The mission of DID is to preserve and enhance a vital and attractive downtown Minneapolis for the people who invest in, work, shop, visit and live here. Our flagship operational program is the Downtown Ambassador program—those people who wear the dark blue and tennis ball yellow uniforms and provide outstanding customer service on the streets of downtown. We convene people across sectors and jurisdictions to work on downtown issues, develop innovative solutions to complex public space challenges.

EOE/NON-DISCRIMINATION
DID and mdc are equal employment opportunity employers and do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital, family, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The DID and mdc are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified
individuals without regard to protected status and encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for open positions.

EMPLOYER OF RECORD
DID’s administrative services (offices spaces, systems, staff, etc.) are provided to DID via a services agreement with the mpls downtown council (the “mdc”). This position will be an employee of the mdc serving to implement the DID. The mdc shares the same primary mission for downtown Minneapolis.

TO APPLY
Please send a letter of interest and your CV/resume to hr@mplsdowntown.com.