Director of Programs

We're seeking a leader with emotional intelligence and resilience to support a visionary reimagining of a historic institution. You should be comfortable navigating diverse personalities, fostering collaboration, and embracing both self-reflection and the humanity of others.

Integrity, humility, and commitment to growth are essential. If you lead with excellence-and aren't afraid of the hard, meaningful work-we'd love to meet you.

Who We Are

Founded in 1929, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc. is an African American, nonprofit social services agency committed to serving the needs of community members of all ages, abilities, races, cultures and economic levels in the Summit-University neighborhood and greater Twin Cities area. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our community by providing access to critical human services, fostering and promoting African American heritage, personal growth, self-sufficiency and self-determination; and developing community leadership.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Over the years, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc. has evolved from an independent human services provider to a multi-service center, and is the administrative body of the Martin Luther King Service Center, which houses our partners offering specialized services and programs., including Project Cheer, Prepare + Prosper, the St. Paul Branch of the NAACP, the African American Leadership Council, and the nationally-recognized Penumbra Theatre Company. We are committed to building partnerships and providing services designed to reflect the needs and character of the Summit-University community. Hallie Q. Brown Community Center is a great place to work and offers a competitive salary and benefits, and a supportive work environment designed to support employee growth while meeting the needs of the community.

Wages

$75,000 - $85,000 annual salary

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 11 paid holidays per year; 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families: Health Savings Account (HSA). There is employer paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employees. The employer pays for Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and short- and long-term disability insurance. HQB sponsors a retirement plan with automatic enrollment at 3% and a 5% employer match and immediate vesting, plus up to a 10% employer contribution after one year of service.

A Typical Day in the Life...

Hallie Q. Brown's Director of Programs role provides an opportunity to lead the charge in developing, executing, and sustaining impactful program initiatives that align with and advance our organization's mission and goals. Responsibilities will include the following:

Program Management & Development

• Strategizing, implementing, and maintaining program initiatives that align with organizational objectives.
• Developing and maintaining program assessment protocols and data tracking metrics for evaluation and improvement.
• Overseeing multiple projects to ensure alignment with program goals.
• Managing budget and funding streams to maximize productivity.
• Leading and developing a team to achieve optimal return-on-investment and meet program objectives.
• Building and sustaining high-quality partnerships with staff, funders, and the broader community to support Lifespan Support Services (Youth, Aging Adult, Basic Needs).
• Creating and implementing new policies and procedures in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Collecting and reporting on program data and analytics to inform program outcomes.
• Marketing the program to counties and community organizations to raise awareness and secure funding.
• Providing leadership in strategic program development in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Ensuring consistent and ethical operation of all program activities in alignment with the organization's mission and values.
• Utilizing knowledge of community resources and systems to assist program staff in navigation and referrals.
• Developing and implementing a participant data management system for HQB and the community to assess impact and support future evaluation and funding efforts.
• Collaborating with the Finance Department, Advancement, and Executive Director to monitor revenue, funding, and expenditures within budget as part of the senior leadership team.
• Being present and providing support across departments as needed, in alignment with the Executive Director's supervisory scope.
• Maintaining availability for occasional evening and weekend community events in partnership with the Executive Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Managing employee and team performance, including training, coaching, and supporting professional development.
• Investigating complaints and performance issues in collaboration with the Executive Director; implementing disciplinary actions as needed.
• Leading the hiring process for team roles, including developing job descriptions, performance expectations, and interview processes.
• Fostering a positive, inclusive, and ethical work environment while resolving employee conflicts and concerns.
• Accepting resignations, initiating terminations, and executing layoff actions according to protocol.
• Reviewing and approving leave and overtime requests; ensuring accurate and timely timecard submissions.
• Ensuring all personnel changes are entered into the human resources management system promptly and accurately.

Who You Are

• Your experience includes a minimum of five 5 years in a senior leadership role, with a proven track record of strategic impact.
• You possess a bachelor's degree in a related field, preferably. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
• You have a strong personal and professional reputation; references will be requested.
• You are skilled in supervising and supporting a diverse team with varying talents, experiences, and focus areas
• You're culturally competent and possess the ability to navigate and engage across communities with your exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• You have high emotional intelligence and a demonstrated ability to lead with empathy, adaptability, and self-awareness.
• You have a deep understanding of the historical and social contexts affecting urban neighborhoods in Minnesota.
• A passion for the St. Paul and Rondo community is strongly preferred; authentic community connection is highly valued.
• You have a valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet Hallie Q. Brown's driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit.

Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran's status.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.