Kingfield Neighborhood Association

New Year. New Job?

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Need a change? So many great KFNA partners are hiring! Check these out!

Hennepin County Waste Reduction and Compliance Specialist

The Waste Reduction & Recycling (WR&R) Unit is seeking a Waste Reduction and Recycling Compliance Specialist to lead outreach and compliance efforts related to Ordinance 13 business food waste recycling, commercial recycling and multifamily, recycling requirements. The position will also provide support in other areas, including business, multifamily, and city programs and zero waste initiatives. The closing date is January 10.

Minneapolis Parks Foundation PROJECT COORDINATOR

The Project Coordinator will be an integral part of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation team and support the efforts led by the Project Implementation Director. This position will support project implementation through coordination, administration, research, and communication with internal and external stakeholders including community members, public agency staff, and other key stakeholders. This position will support the Parks Foundation’s mission of aligning community vision and philanthropic investment toward parks and public spaces in Minneapolis, including supporting and organizing the Parks Foundation’s work with existing community organizations and initiatives. An appreciation and understanding of systems and policies within the urban ecosystem of the culturally and racially diverse city of Minneapolis is a requirement of the work. To work across sectors and diverse constituencies and communicate effectively, cultural competency is a key component of this work.  The position will remain open until filled, but applications submitted prior to January 14, 2022, will receive strong consideration.

Minneapolis Public Works is hiring for two positions on the job Trainee programs that help employees gain the skills and experience needed to be successful in this field. This is a wonderful opportunity to build a career, serving community right here in Minneapolis. Positions include a public works service worker trainee who performs manual labor and learns to drive and operate equipment, two public works service workers who helps with the skilled and manual labor in the repair and maintenance of Public Works infrastructure, and a water distribution operator trainee and operator who performs manual labor and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of the City’s Water Distribution System. Applicants can apply online at www.minneapolismn.gov/jobs and applications are accepted now through January 16th!

TRUST Incorporated: Chore Program Worker
TRUST Inc in South Minneapolis is seeking independent contractors skilled at indoor housecleaning, outdoor yard work, winter snow removal and skilled trades like plumbing and carpentry. Apply with us. You’ll then be matched with Chore Program participants (mostly seniors in our community) who need work done in their homes. We’re looking to hire immediately upon completion of orientation and a background check. You also must be eligible to work in the U.S. FLEXIBLE CLIENT OPTIONS FOR ALL WORK SCHEDULES. Minneapolis · Contract · $18 / hour.

City’s response to carjackings

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There has been a sharp rise in carjacking crimes across the region. Carjacking crimes are robberies with the loss of a vehicle using a threat of violence, use of force, or use of a weapon as the victim is entering or leaving the vehicle. As of Dec. 17, there have been 614 attempted and completed carjackings this year across the city, up from 104 in 2019.

The Minneapolis Police Department is apprehending suspects, investigating cases, and collaborating with the Hennepin County Attorney’s office and the courts to hold offenders accountable. The County has dedicated two prosecutors to specialize in the prosecution of these cases: one for juvenile cases and one for adult cases. The County has also designated an advocate to assist victims of carjackings.

To view recommended safety steps from the MPD to help prevent a carjacking visit here. 

Help KFNA Close Out 2021 on Strong Note; Make a Year-End Donation Today

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Dear Kingfield Neighbor –  Understanding the Kingfield Neighborhood Association is as easy as ABC: KFNA is Always Building Community.  Whether that is through discussions and exploration of hard issues like safety and racism, working side by side to improve our neighborhood, or through events where we celebrate being together, KFNA knows that community building work we do is the foundation of community safety.

The Kingfield Neighborhood Association connects neighbors to each other and to important actions and activities that help you amplify your voice in our city. For this work, we are asking for your donation to support KFNA today. The Kingfield Neighborhood Association (KFNA) needs your financial support for the work we do in our neighborhood.  Due to changes that City of Minneapolis made in how funds are distributed to neighborhood associations, KFNA has a $30,000 budget gap this year.

What would your life be like without your neighborhood association?

  • Less Informed? Who else would host civic discussions with stakeholders on both sides debating the issues, to make sure you are educated and engaged in making change in your community?
  • Lonelier? Who else would organize Nicollet Open Streets, all-day Election Polling Party, and Light It Up Kingfield as fun, local activities, simply as a way for you to build relationships to your neighbors and be out on our streets in neighborhood streets?
  • More Isolated? Who else would collect and send you a weekly e-news of everything going on in Kingfield neighborhood and work with block clubs to provide up-to-date public safety tips?
  • Quieter? And who would organize your musically gifted neighbors into street parties like PorchFest and On Thursdays We Sing so we share and see the talents of all our neighbors? 

A gift of any size at this time of year helps us close our year-end funding gap. A sustaining monthly donation of $10 or $20 helps us plan for the future.

Donations can be made by:

Thank you!

Your KFNA Board of Directors:

Chris DesRoches, KFNA President, 44th & Grand

Sarah Tschida, Vice President, 36th & Pillsbury

Alice Johnson, Treasurer, 43rd & Grand

BJ Titus, Secretary, 38th & 1st

Jerome Rankine, 39th & Pleasant

David Robbins, 44th & Wentworth

Becky Dankowski, 40th & Garfield

Dave Searl, 38th & 1st

Todd Shipman, 37th & Lyndale

Brighton McCormick, Nicollet & West 37th Street

Lorial Roballo-Kaster, 40th & Harriet

Josh Martin, 44th & Harriet

Katie Blanchard, 45th & Pleasant

Storytelling and Event Branding Assistance Needed!

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Fun, dynamic, community planning team looking for volunteer assistance on raising visibility of this project. If you are interested in helping support a small local nonprofit raise awareness and funds for affordable housing in our community please contact .

Project Deliverables

  • A compelling narrative, or set of stories related to Empty Bowls
  • Visual branding guidelines / style guide that include specific colors, fonts, and other graphic design elements to use in print and digital communications materials
  • High-resolution materials for print and social media delivered electronically (in formats for digital and print use)
  • A 4-week content calendar for an event social media platform, including graphics & copy (12-20 posts, or as agreed upon by both parties)

 

What kind of volunteer are we looking for?

  • Experience managing social media accounts for business or other organization
  • Experience creating and populating social media content calendars
  • Excellent writing and communications skills
  • Familiarity with narrative storytelling
  • Ability to conduct interviews, synthesize information and craft stories for marketing purposes
  • Proficiency with design software and creating visuals for different platforms (print and social media)

When? Can spend 10-20 hours over 2-3 weeks, Dec 27-January 17

Thank you!