Careers

Select an open position below to learn more. For general interest, you can send resumes and introduction letters to Shannon Holloman at sholloman@gmcc.org

GMCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Program Director

Organization Summary: GMCC has a 120-year history collaborating with the communities we serve to increase equity, foster wellbeing, and make a positiv impact throughout Minnesota. Our founding mission “uniting people of faith, serving people in need,” supports a vision where everyone has access to the opportunities and resources necessary to live healthy, fulfilling lives. Our work has included advocacy around equity, poverty, and social justice; mentoring; support services for older adults; youth development and education; hunger relief; housing stability; and recovery support. Today, we provide services in the areas of food, youth, and wellbeing.

Type: exempt, full-time, average minimum of 40 hours per week

Hours: Generally in office for 7-8 hours/day during business hours but can vary depending on programming

Reports to: GMCC President and Executive Director

Direct Reports: Five Full-Time and Three Part-Time Resource Navigators and Certified Peer Recovery Specialists

Start Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: May 23rd, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Starting Salary: $80,000 – $110,000

Role Overview

Program Design, Supervision, and Direct Service

Lead the design, development, planning, delivery, and evaluation of GMCC’s wellbeing programs, including drop-in services, housing stability, and recovery support, ensuring alignment with GMCC’s mission and strategic plan
Oversee the design, quality, and effectiveness of adult-focused programs to meet the needs of our community members
Develop innovative programming and services to respond to existing and emerging trends and challenges in the communities we serve
Monitor and ensure compliance with organization and regulatory requirements and policies
Ensure fulfillment of and compliance with grants and contracts supporting the work
Participate in direct service when needed

Leadership and Team Management

Serve on GMCC’s leadership team alongside GMCC’s President and Executive Director, Director of Operations, and Director of Youth Programs
Hire, train, support, supervise and mentor program managers, resource navigators, peer recovery specialists, and other staff
Provide supervision and support including goal setting, performance management, conflict resolution, ongoing recognition, constructive feedback, and tailored training
Build and maintain a positive and effective work environment and culture
Ensure adequate staffing and resources are available for high-quality service delivery and to meet contractual obligations

Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy

Identify collaboration opportunities and synergies
Work with partners to find synergies for and create events and programs
Build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships/partnerships with funders, community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders
Represent GMCC at external events and participate in area workgroups to increase GMCC’s profile and build effective partnerships
Monitor industry trends and activities

Financial and Operational Oversight

Work closely with the President/Executive Director and the Director of Finance to develop and manage program budgets
Identify new sources of revenue, efficiencies and other budgetary improvements to support program growth and financial sustainability
Regularly report on program performance metrics and outcomes, including quantitative and qualitative information, and draft reports to funders

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and inform decision-making.
Use KPI data and feedback from individuals served, families, and staff to drive continuous improvement
Stay current on trends, technology, and research to inform program innovation.
Explore and leverage technology to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Desired skills and characteristics

Interpersonal skills and communication – build positive and collaborative relationships with everybody; value diversity; manage disagreements; act with integrity; demonstrate adaptability; show commitment by making work visible

Strategic and analytical thinking – think strategically, analyze issues, and use sound judgment; demonstrated success in strategic planning and execution; analytical skills for data-driven decision-making and performance improvement; creative problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges.

Self-management – uses time effectively and efficiently; concentrates efforts on the most important priorities; adeptly handles several tasks at once; identifies opportunities and takes initiative

Compassion – genuinely cares about people; is available and ready to help; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others

Perseverance – pursues tasks with energy, drive, and a focus on completion; overcomes resistance or setbacks; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Managerial Courage – tactfully dispenses direct and actionable feedback; is open and direct with others without being intimidating; deals head-on with interpersonal challenges.

Motivating Others – creates a climate in which people want to do their best; can assess and support each person’s strengths; promotes confidence and optimistic attitudes.

Directing Others – Establishes clear directions; sets stretching goals and assigns responsibilities that bring out the best work from people; coach & develop others (including timely Performance Acceleration Discussions); establishes a good work plan and distributes the workload appropriately.

Passion for the Mission: A deep commitment to improving the quality of life and understanding the challenges for people experiencing homelessness, living in poverty, and/or struggling with substance use disorder

Technology skills: Proficient with GSuite software (Outlook, Word, etc.); CRM systems, HMIS, CES, and ability to quickly learn new technologies

Intercultural Competency: Ability to build trust and connect with individuals and groups that are from diverse backgrounds, communities, cultures and religions

Required Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications

8+ years of experience in nonprofit program management
Experience supervising and training full-time staff
Knowledge of treatment and recovery services, housing systems, HMIS and CES, case management, and working with people experiencing homelessness and struggling with substance use
Proven ability to lead and inspire diverse teams in achieving organizational goals; strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging stakeholders and building partnerships
Ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically, both orally and in written form, with people from various backgrounds

You will be a good fit for our team if you are:

Adaptable, able to pivot and adjust in response to changing circumstances, are comfortable with change and comfortable with a reasonable level of uncertainty
Excited and able to work collaboratively as part of a team
Can give and take constructive criticism and feedback and comfortable with continuous improvement
Passionate and aware of issues of equity and comfortable collaborating closely with a broad diversity of genders, religions, cultures, and beliefs
Have the interest and ability to strategically find synergies between projects or efforts
Proactive and confident in taking initiative

How to Apply

GMCC works with Oasis DEG for Human Resources and Recruitment. Go to https://client.oasisassistant.com/DEGApplicant/jobsite.aspx?Company=GMC and enter the following credentials:

Username: GMCC
Password: applicant
Use myoung@gmcc.org for the hiring manager’s email when prompted
With your application please include a résumé, cover letter, and three references.