Overview:
Black Visions is currently seeking an Executive Coordinator to lead the development of operational systems, ensure effectiveness, and directly support Co-Directors in being strategic leaders. We are looking for someone who is tech-savvy, experienced in supporting organizations, detail & process oriented, and able to make independent strategic decisions. This role will be a bridge and coordinator across many aspects of the organization, while working directly with Co-Directors to develop and implement systems that support sustainability. In this role, they will be an innovative and thoughtful leader and helper in the planning, organizing, and completion of various administrative and effectiveness building aspects of our work with the management & executive level leadership. This role will work with Co-Directors and the HR Manager to track and coordinate individual and organization priorities, assure preparation for meetings and detailed completion of special projects. The Executive Coordinator also manages preparation, logistical support and follow up for Leadership Team(s).
About Black Visions Collective:
Since 2017, Black Visions Collective, has been putting into practice the lessons learned from organizations before us, as well, our direct experience in building within the Movement for Black Lives, in order to shape a political home for Black people across Minnesota. Through our intentional growth process, we aim to center our work in healing and transformative justice principles, sustainability, and developing Minnesota’s emerging Black leadership to lead powerful campaigns. By building movements from the ground up with an integrated model, we are creating the conditions for long term success and transformation.
Mission: Black Visions is a Black-led, Queer and Trans centering organization whose mission is to organize powerful, connected Black communities and dismantle systems of violence.
Vision: Black Visions believes in a future where all Black people have autonomy, safety is community-led, and we are in the right relationship within our ecosystems.
Black Visions Collective is currently in a period of growth, accountability, and development. All prospective applicants must be willing to grow with the organization as we move into our next iteration.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Support & Leadership
Organizational Operations & Logistics
Office and Technology Management
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Qualifications:
Must be willing and able to:
License and Certification:
A valid Minnesota State Driver’s License is preferred and access to a reliable vehicle.
Physical Demands and Environment:
Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage. Flexibility to work outside normal business hours that include evenings and weekends and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.
Salary will be set commensurate with experience and will include a full package of benefits including health and dental insurance, matching retirement, investment in personal development, and an expansive time off policy.
Salary range: $49,500- $55,000 pending experience
TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and one work sample demonstrating your administrative experience (this could also include typing up a story of a project you implemented in which you were successful.) to jobs@blackvisionsmn.org. Please label email: Exec Coordinator– YOUR NAME. All files should be shared as docx or PDF.
All applications are due no later than November 16th, 2020
Black Visions is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage those with experience working within Black and LGBTQ communities, to apply.