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SalaryThe Lake Street Council is a non-profit organization that fosters economic vitality and amplifies Lake Street's vibrancy to create a thriving and livable commercial corridor. We envision Lake Street as a vibrant, inclusive corridor with a mosaic of flourishing businesses and nonprofits, a diversity of cultures, and a spirit of innovation – a place where businesses, visitors, and residents feel a deep sense of belonging, ownership, and pride.
Lake Street Council seeks a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team in the new full-time Community Safety Program Manager role. This position is pivotal in advancing our mission by developing and implementing strategies to enhance safety and security along Lake Street for businesses, visitors, and residents alike. The position is funded by the City of Minneapolis.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop a Community Safety Program with goals, strategies, procedures, and performance measures; track progress and recommend changes.
Support business owners, nonprofits, and community members with safety concerns and connect them to resources.
Build relationships and support coordination efforts with the community and partner agencies, including the City of Minneapolis Office of Community Safety, Hennepin County, social service nonprofits, street outreach teams, private security firms serving local businesses, and community stakeholders.
Staff a community committee to help guide the work.
Support placemaking and activation efforts to enhance livability.
Coordinate prevention and intervention efforts, including facilitating stakeholder meetings and planning events.
Liaison with government agencies and local businesses to address litter, lighting, and infrastructure repair issues.
Provide policy recommendations for city and county budgets.
Support fundraising efforts to sustain and grow this work.
Desired Skills/Experience:
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
Experience in program development and implementation.
Cultural competency and the ability to engage and work constructively with underrepresented communities.
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills with a wide range of stakeholders, including government, business owners, managers, property owners, and community members.
Ability to work independently, identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges, maintain a strong focus on work plan priorities, and persist in follow-through.
Ability to schedule and track multiple projects from start to finish, from large to small, and work in the field to track progress.
Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
Knowledge of community development topics.
Knowledge of risk and protective factors.
Knowledge of crisis intervention and community mobilization.
Knowledge of criminal justice systems or Community Safety initiatives.
Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to uphold the values of anti-displacement, economic justice, and racial justice
Proficient in Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and project management systems.
Bilingual skills (Spanish or Somali) preferred, but not required.
Compensation and benefits: Salary range of $55,000-$65,000 dependent on experience. The organization pays the majority of employee health and dental insurance premiums and provides a retirement match into a SIMPLE plan. Generous PTO and short-term leave policies. Flexible, hybrid work environment requiring regular in-person work at the Lake Street Council office and in the community. This position occasionally requires attendance at community meetings and events on nights and weekends.
Reports To: Manager of Placemaking and Activation
To apply: Please email applications to Manager of Placemaking and Activation Charise Canales at jobs@lakestreetcouncil.org. Applications not submitted via email will not be considered.
The deadline to apply is August 5th, 2024. The position is open until filled.
Applications must include a resume or link to LinkedIn profile, as well as a cover letter that answers the following questions:
What motivates you to apply for this job?
What personal and professional experiences would you bring to this position?
How are you connected to South Minneapolis communities?
The Lake Street Council provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, marital or familial status, or other protected classification. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
