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We believe in building better lives for those who call Northwest Minnesota home.
That’s what we stand for, together and individually.
We strive to have the right people making up the right team – advocating for and working toward the betterment of our community
Communications Director
The Communications Director is accountable for leading the Foundation’s communications strategy, focusing on developing and implementing an integrated, organization-wide strategic communications plan to broaden awareness of the philanthropy sector and strengthen the brand identity. This includes creating a brand/marketing/public relations strategy that enables NMF’s Board of Directors, leadership team, and staff to cultivate meaningful relations with external audiences. Applications are due by end of day, August 31st.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or related degree
- 5 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field
- 2 years of experience leading an organization’s brand identity and/or communications strategic plan
- Demonstrated ability to integrate new and emerging technologies – such as generative AI – into communications strategies to enhance storytelling, efficiency, and audience engagement.
- Extensive successful writing and editing experience (externally focused) with a variety of print and online communications media.
- Advanced expertise in graphic design and website management
- Experience with website management and search engine optimization
- Experience with photography and videography
- Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output
- Superior management skills: ability to influence and engage direct reports and indirect reports and peers.
- Excellent and persuasive communicator
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact finance and administration initiatives.
- Passion for the mission of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Benefits
The salary range for this position is $64,385 to $104,626, depending on experience.
The Foundation offers a generous benefit package that includes:
- Dollar for dollar match on 403(b) retirement plan contributions up to 6% of your annual base salary;
- Health Insurance (2 separate plans available after 30 days of employment where employee and family premiums are covered 90% or 75% depending on the plan);
- Dental Insurance premiums are covered for all employees and all dependents at 90%;
- Section 125 Plan – Flexible Spending Account where employees can elect to contribute up to $3,300.00 for medical expenses and $5,000.00 for childcare to be used or lost by September 30th each year;
- Premiums to cover your Short-term and Long-term Disability are added to your base pay and deducted on an after-tax basis to provide the maximum benefit of 67% of your gross pay up to $1,000.00 per week for short-term disability up to 26 weeks and 60% of your gross pay up to $7,000.00 per month for long-term disability after 26 weeks of work has been missed;
- Parental leave is provided at 100% pay for parents of new children for up to 6 weeks;
- $50,000.00 guaranteed term life insurance* while you are employed with us; Additional term life insurance* and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance* buy-up option available; guaranteed (only at time of hire) up to $60,000.00 each for term life and AD&D. Additional limits are available, but you must provide evidence of insurability. If you are no longer employed with us, you may take your additional life and AD&D insurance policies with you if you choose. *some age limitations apply;
- Time off includes: 15 vacation days per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours; 13 earned sick and safe time days per year with a maximum accrual of 720 hours as well as non-accrual benefit time off of 8 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually.
- The primary location for this position may be a remote home office located in the 12 counties, or two tribal nations served by the Foundation. A successful individual in this position will spend adequate time in person at our Bemidji offices to foster collaboration and effective team building.
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, pregnancy, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. This policy applies to hiring, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, and terminations.
SBDC/Community Revitalization Program Coordinator
The SBDC and Community Revitalization Coordinator at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation will play a dual role in fostering community revitalization by supporting the Northwest Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Community Revitalization department. This position assists the SBDC Regional Director in administrative, financial, and reporting tasks while engaging in community development efforts, including triaging incoming loan inquiries and loan file management. Applications are due by end of day, August 24th.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school or higher educational achievement.
- Two years of relevant work experience in business-related or community development fields.
- Ability to understand and create financial reports.
- Technical proficiency in data systems, Excel, and CRM platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economic development, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy.
- Knowledgeable about NMF’s loan programs and the Small Business Administration (SBA) initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage and influence community stakeholders effectively.
- A passion for community revitalization and economic development.
- Passion for the mission of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Benefits
The salary range for this position is $47,926 to $70,479, depending on experience.
The Foundation offers a generous benefit package that includes:
- Dollar for dollar match on 403(b) retirement plan contributions up to 6% of your annual base salary;
- Health Insurance (2 separate plans available after 30 days of employment where employee and family premiums are covered 90% or 75% depending on the plan);
- Dental Insurance premiums are covered for all employees and all dependents at 90%;
- Section 125 Plan – Flexible Spending Account where employees can elect to contribute up to $3,300.00 for medical expenses and $5,000.00 for childcare to be used or lost by September 30th each year;
- Premiums to cover your Short-term and Long-term Disability are added to your base pay and deducted on an after-tax basis to provide the maximum benefit of 67% of your gross pay up to $1,000.00 per week for short-term disability up to 26 weeks and 60% of your gross pay up to $7,000.00 per month for long-term disability after 26 weeks of work has been missed;
- Parental leave is provided at 100% pay for parents of new children for up to 6 weeks;
- $50,000.00 guaranteed term life insurance* while you are employed with us; Additional term life insurance* and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance* buy-up option available; guaranteed (only at time of hire) up to $60,000.00 each for term life and AD&D. Additional limits are available, but you must provide evidence of insurability. If you are no longer employed with us, you may take your additional life and AD&D insurance policies with you if you choose. *some age limitations apply;
- Time off includes: 15 vacation days per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours; 13 earned sick and safe time days per year with a maximum accrual of 720 hours as well as non-accrual benefit time off of 8 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually.
- This position is eligible for a Flex-Hybrid Work Arrangement within the 12-county region and two tribal nations we serve. This position would be eligible to work one to two days per week from a remote office, while still meeting on-site emergency needs.
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, pregnancy, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. This policy applies to hiring, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, and terminations.