ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: Nexus Community Partners is a community-building intermediary whose mission is to “build more engaged and powerful communities of color by supporting community-building initiatives and foster social and human capital.”
We are seeking an energetic and creative individual to fill the role of Program Manager for Nexus Community Partners’ Worker Ownership Initiative (WOI). Join our dynamic and diverse staff of thoughtful, equity-driven individuals who are deeply committed to the organization’s values.
POSITION SUMMARY: The WOI is a bold effort to promote worker cooperatives through the conversion of privately-owned businesses to worker ownership. The Initiative builds community wealth, grows the region’s economy and encourages workplace democracy by implementing strategies in 7 key areas:
- Public Sector Engagement- Shifting policies and practices at the local, county and state levels.
- Private Sector Cultivation- Building relationships with owners, chambers of commerce and business connectors.
- Business Conversion Services- Providing professional services to support owners and new work-owners in transitioning to worker cooperatives.
- Community Engagement- Build relationships with community leaders, organizers and labor groups to activate their networks to increase awareness of worker ownership.
- Investment Capital- Ensuring access to capital and financial supports through CDFI’s, social investors, credit unions and banks.
- Workforce Development- Embedding work-ownership in workforce and job creation efforts.
- Field Building- Contributing knowledge, evaluation tools and raising awareness in the field.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management (60%)
- Coordinate Business Conversion Services Program, including acting as the first point of contact for interested business owners, assembling and coordinating teams of professional and technical assistance providers to support owners and new work-owners throughout the stages of the conversion process and facilitating worker-owner training sessions.
- Develop relationships with business owners and business connectors to build a pool of prospective business interested in converting to worker ownership.
- Implement a communication strategyfor the WOI including promotional materials, outreach materials, monthly blogs, website updates, paid media buys and the coordination of additional communication support, such as with consultants.
External Relations/Community Engagement (40%)
- Actively build connections, locally and nationallyon behalf of the WOI that will enhance the work and continue to build the field of worker ownership.
- Identify and develop relationships with content experts to help deliver content for Business Conversions program.
- Support the development and delivery of presentations at forums, conferences, workshops, etc.
- Lead the development and implementation of a community engagement strategy to elevate worker ownership in Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Assets of most interests to the hiring committee include the following:
- 3-5 years relevant experience in nonprofit, business and/or community work.
- 3+ years’ experience in leadership positions, either in community, a volunteer position, or past employment.
- 3+ years’ experience working in partnerships and collaborations across-sectors and with multiple partners.
- Demonstrated experience working in the small business sector (e.g. business technical assistance provider, business owner, sales)
- Experience in developing and implementing communication tools.
- Proven ability to facilitate dynamic groups that have different levels of knowledge and understanding.
- Capacity to work cross-culturally to achieve understanding and results. Ability to establish and maintain trust readily with a diverse set of partners.
- Demonstrated understanding of culture and history as a foundation for building strategies in cultural communities.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Design skills a plus.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Experience designing and/or delivering high quality, interactive learning opportunities.
- Experience in designing and implementing community engagement strategies.
- Knowledge of cooperative principals and cooperative development models.
The ideal individual would be able to start on or before August 26, 2019.
Nexus offers a competitive salary, generous wellness and benefits package. We are committed to the personal and professional growth of all staff.
Individuals should send a resume and cover letter via email, attention Human Resources
by July 18, 2019 to:
Email: Jobs@nexuscp.org
In your cover letter, please explain what motivates you to work with Nexus Community Partners, and how your experience, skills and commitment will advance our work to create a more equitable economy.
(email receipt confirmation will be sent)
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
NEXUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.