Kingfield Neighborhood Association
Regular Position:
NRP Project Organizer
Background:
Kingfield Neighborhood, a largely residential neighborhood in South Minneapolis, is participating in the Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Many neighbors have a strong interest in building community within the neighborhood, and many NRP Action Plan strategies are focused on this goal. Additionally, there is a strong interest in increasing the safety and perception of safety in the neighborhood and this position will focus on strengthening neighbor’s relationships to each other and to KFNA.
Responsibilities:
The NRP Project Organizer will be responsible for initiation, oversight, and implementation of specific strategies in the NRP Action Plan. Tasks may involve, but are not to be limited to:
· Event Planning: annual garage sale, KFNA Festival, annual meeting, hazardous waste collection day, and other special events determined on an annual basis.
· Outreach: newsletter production oversight, block club organizing, support staff on Community Initiated Grants, door-knocking and phoning for special issues, and support of KFNA programming at MLK Park (including soccer, and senior exercise classes)
· Committee Support: work with the Crime Prevention and Safety Committee and its projects and initiatives, maintain a close working relationship with Martin Luther King Park and any citizen efforts there related to programming and/or safety. Other committees may fall under the oversight of the Project Organizer if they are working under the expected 80 per month average or if KFNA and the Project Organizer agree on the added responsibilities.
· Project Support: Other committees’ projects may also focus on outreach and connecting neighbors together and these could possibly be included as part of this position.
Work Method:
The approach to implementing the NRP strategies is to recognize, organize, and motivate involvement and leadership by neighborhood volunteers in each project. The person hired for this position will provide support where needed, including: assisting volunteers in defining goals for each project and recruiting necessary assistance from the community and/or city. The NRP Project Organizer must be able to balance many projects and/or tasks at one time. He or she must use appropriate judgment and ask for guidance to successfully balance volunteer recruitment efforts with project deadlines. A successful candidate must have good personal communication, writing and computer skills; website management knowledge would be a bonus. The NRP Project Organizer will work as an 80-hour-per month employee (20 hours per week), under the direction of the Kingfield Executive Director.
Compensation:
The workload is anticipated to be approximately 80 hours per month (half-time), with the possibly heavier time commitment in spring and summer. The contract offered is ongoing (pay will be itemized in an Employment Letter) but will start at $17 per hour with no vacation or sick benefits.
This position will be posted until filled. Questions should be directed to KFNA Executive Director, Sarah Linnes-Robinson, or 612.823.5980. Interested persons should submit a one-page resume, cover letter, and three references via email by September 25, 2008.