Excellent AmeriCorps staff opening in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Position: AmeriCorps Program Director Organization: Community Technology Empowerment Project Project Description: The AmeriCorps Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP) bridges the "digital divide" for new Immigrants and low-income communities in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Each year, 25 AmeriCorps members serve in technology literacy, media production, and community outreach positions. CTEP lead partner organizations include Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN), the Community Computer Access Network (CCAN), the City of Minneapolis, and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR). The new program director shares management responsibilities with the current program director in a collaborative, peer relationship. Our program is designed as a collaborative partnership, including management structure. We are looking for someone comfortable with a non-hierarchical work environment, focusing on productivity and creativity. Day-to-day human resource management and problem solving are critical skills. While some grant writing is necessary, this is not a primary responsibility for this position. Great communication skills are more important than complex technical abilities, but comfort with current technologies is expected (many of our processes are web-based). Purpose of Position: Ensure AmeriCorps CTEP is effective and sustainable in its mission.
Reports to: CTEP Project Management Team & ServeMinnesota Essential Responsibilities: *Member recruitment, placement, selection, orientation, training, and events *Partner site selection and partnership management *Coordinate member and site supervisor support *Reporting and evaluation *Internal and external communication, PR *Ensure compliance with ServeMinnesota, CNCS, foundation guidelines *Other responsibilities as assigned to achieve the CTEP mission. Qualifications: *Bachelor¹s Degree in related field or 3+ years of related experience *Knowledge of program planning, development, and evaluation *Strong administrative, supervisory and organizational skills *Self-directed and have the ability to work independently to accomplish meaningful, outcome-based activities * Ability to work and build relationships with diverse individuals and organizations * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in program leadership, preferably AmeriCorps, VISTA, Peace Corps or other national/community service programs *Demonstrated successful grant writing *Understanding of community technology issues, including technology access and literacy Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Compensation: Based on qualifications How to Apply: Submit a cover letter, two professional references, compensation requirements and resume to [EMAIL PROTECTED], or mail to: CTEP AmeriCorps Project, 2402 University Avenue, Suite 600, St. Paul, MN 55114. 612.605.4428 http://www.technologypower.org <http://www.c-can.org/> Deadline: June 1, 2006 _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
