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Who We Are:
A collective of institutions and leaders, the African American Leadership Forum serves as a community innovation accelerator. We empower Black communities to imagine, then create an equitable future. As a think-and-do-tank for the state of Minnesota, we combine the functions of a think tank (like providing research and analysis of social/ political issues) with the action-oriented role of an activist organization.
What We Do:
Using data research and policy, discourse-driven convenings, design innovation, and strategic Leadership Development, The Forum drives for change by confronting racism and inequities, to improve the living standards of Black Minnesotans.
Our Impact Areas:
Education, Health, Public Safety, Economic Prosperity, Environmental Justice, and Generational Wealth Building.
Director of Leadership Development
The Director of Leadership Development will shape and manage external learning and development efforts. This leader will bring their vision and expertise in facilitating Black-affirming and Black-Centered leadership exploration and programming. Guiding the skills development and professional growth of the Dr. Josie R Johnson Leadership Academy fellows, supporting the expansion of the organization's cross-racial solidarity partnership, Linking Leaders, and creating additional Leadership Development opportunities are key components this role will own.
It is our near-term vision that by investing in the professional development of local Black leaders, we create a pipeline of leaders ready to architect and mobilize social movements in their communities. The Director of Leadership Development will use relevant frameworks anchored in racial equity that provide leaders tools and support in decision-making, power shifting, and systems movement. This leader will be responsible for co-designing and consulting with leaders in our community to deliver robust, Black-centered, Leadership Development opportunities for emerging and established Black leaders.
The Director of Leadership Development role reports to the Chief Strategic Engagement Officer and will be a part of the Strategic Engagement and Development Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the Director of Leadership Development, you will...
VALUED EXPERIENCES:
To be successful as the Leadership Development Director, you might be...
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
SUCCESS FACTORS:
You are a thought leader.
Demonstrating industry and content expertise with the ability to pioneer new ideas, efficiently and effectively solve problems, and influence others while being open to collaboration.
You are results-driven.
Leading with passion, enthusiasm, and a sense of urgency that influences others to follow suit, with self-motivation to achieve goals and challenge the status quo.
You are constantly innovating.
Developing and encouraging creative ideas that challenge common thinking and help The Forum gain a competitive advantage while being open and agile to adapt, change, and try new things to promote growth, learning, and improvement.
Pay Transparency:
At The Forum, we offer a transparent view into two key components of your total compensation package: Base Salary and Benefits.
Learn more about the benefits package this role is eligible to participate in below.
For our Leadership Development Director position, our salary range is $75,000 - $90,000. This role has been classified as a regular full-time, exempt role that is paid on a salaried basis.
Benefits of Working at The Forum:
At The Forum, we proactively audit our benefits on an annual basis to ensure that we provide a competitive and comprehensive suite of offerings to meet our employee's needs holistically. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
MORE ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of the African American Leadership Forum. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. The Forum is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information, or a protected veteran's status.
Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the recruiting process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.
The Forum participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify's official poster at
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/EVerify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf See E-Verify's Right to Work poster at
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are inspired by The Forum's mission, and magnitude of impact in this role head over to https://aalftc.org/careers to submit your application. Resumes, cover letters, and relevant samples of work are welcomed and highly encouraged. For inquiries email careers@aalftc.org.
Who We Are:
A collective of institutions and leaders, the African American Leadership Forum serves as a community innovation accelerator. We empower Black communities to imagine, then create an equitable future. As a think-and-do-tank for the state of Minnesota, we combine the functions of a think tank (like providing research and analysis of social/ political issues) with the action-oriented role of an activist organization.
What We Do:
Using data research and policy, discourse-driven convenings, design innovation, and strategic Leadership Development, The Forum drives for change by confronting racism and inequities, to improve the living standards of Black Minnesotans.
Our Impact Areas:
Education, Health, Public Safety, Economic Prosperity, Environmental Justice, and Generational Wealth Building.
Director of Leadership Development
The Director of Leadership Development will shape and manage external learning and development efforts. This leader will bring their vision and expertise in facilitating Black-affirming and Black-Centered leadership exploration and programming. Guiding the skills development and professional growth of the Dr. Josie R Johnson Leadership Academy fellows, supporting the expansion of the organization's cross-racial solidarity partnership, Linking Leaders, and creating additional Leadership Development opportunities are key components this role will own.
It is our near-term vision that by investing in the professional development of local Black leaders, we create a pipeline of leaders ready to architect and mobilize social movements in their communities. The Director of Leadership Development will use relevant frameworks anchored in racial equity that provide leaders tools and support in decision-making, power shifting, and systems movement. This leader will be responsible for co-designing and consulting with leaders in our community to deliver robust, Black-centered, Leadership Development opportunities for emerging and established Black leaders.
The Director of Leadership Development role reports to the Chief Strategic Engagement Officer and will be a part of the Strategic Engagement and Development Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the Director of Leadership Development, you will...
- Design and develop a Leadership Development curriculum that develops Black leaders in organizational and systems change leadership, as well as personal development.
- Lead program engagement and recruitment of program participants.
- Partner, as needed, to enhance program design and experiential learning programs.
- Develop opportunities for organizational partners to support and participate in programming and initiatives.
- Measure and evaluate program performance to ensure departmental KPI's are met.
- Gather feedback from and provide feedback to participants.
- Partner with the Linking Leaders executive team to identify meaningful ways to integrate the solidarity framework into the organization's internal and external practices, strategy, and culture aligning with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Build relationships with Linking Leaders quartet members to build trust and understanding of each other's identities and cultures to set the groundwork for partnership.
VALUED EXPERIENCES:
To be successful as the Leadership Development Director, you might be...
- Someone who has demonstrated project management experience and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- An experienced educator, facilitator, and/or training professional.
- A relationship-builder with a keen focus on leading with empathy, accountability, and community care.
- A practitioner with current knowledge of contemporary learning practices, trends, and technologies.
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree or 2 - 4 years of equivalent experience in any of the following fields: training and development, project management, facilitation, coalition building, social enterprise.
- Demonstrated success as an educational leader or practitioner with an understanding of instructional pedagogy.
- Tangible experience with program development/design, facilitation, and program management.
- Experience with professional coaching and mentorship, organizational learning, and Leadership Development.
- Demonstrated project management experience.
- Experience using the Microsoft 365 Suite and cloud-based internet applications.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships while navigating complexity.
- Forward-thinking, adaptive mindset with strong critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
You are a thought leader.
Demonstrating industry and content expertise with the ability to pioneer new ideas, efficiently and effectively solve problems, and influence others while being open to collaboration.
You are results-driven.
Leading with passion, enthusiasm, and a sense of urgency that influences others to follow suit, with self-motivation to achieve goals and challenge the status quo.
You are constantly innovating.
Developing and encouraging creative ideas that challenge common thinking and help The Forum gain a competitive advantage while being open and agile to adapt, change, and try new things to promote growth, learning, and improvement.
Pay Transparency:
At The Forum, we offer a transparent view into two key components of your total compensation package: Base Salary and Benefits.
Learn more about the benefits package this role is eligible to participate in below.
For our Leadership Development Director position, our salary range is $75,000 - $90,000. This role has been classified as a regular full-time, exempt role that is paid on a salaried basis.
Benefits of Working at The Forum:
At The Forum, we proactively audit our benefits on an annual basis to ensure that we provide a competitive and comprehensive suite of offerings to meet our employee's needs holistically. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Hybrid work environment; 2 days in-office, 3 days remote
- 12 paid holidays
- Additional paid office closures, i.e. seasonal sabbaticals, election day
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Monthly health and wellness stipend
- Monthly in-office mindfulness/wellness activities
- Flexible employer-contributed medical insurance options
- Dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
- Competitive matching on retirement savings with immediate 100% vesting
- Monthly mobile phone stipend
- Paid parking downtown Minneapolis, MN for in-office workdays
- Flexible work schedule
MORE ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of the African American Leadership Forum. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. The Forum is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information, or a protected veteran's status.
Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the recruiting process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.
The Forum participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify's official poster at
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/EVerify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf See E-Verify's Right to Work poster at
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are inspired by The Forum's mission, and magnitude of impact in this role head over to https://aalftc.org/careers to submit your application. Resumes, cover letters, and relevant samples of work are welcomed and highly encouraged. For inquiries email careers@aalftc.org.
