Director of Community Leadership

The Director of Leadership has conceptual design, oversight and management responsibilities for the operation, direction and future planning of Blandin Foundation leadership programs.  This position is responsible for ensuring that these programs achieve the Foundation’s standards of excellence and operate in a manner which supports the Foundation’s mission to strengthen rural communities in Minnesota while integrating with and maximizing other programs of the Foundation.  This position is also a member of the Senior Leadership Team and is expected to work collaboratively with other members of the Senior Leadership Team.

A complete position description and more information about the Blandin Foundation and the Leadership Programs can be found on our website at https://blandinfoundation.org/careers/.

Education and/or Experience:

•  Advanced degree equivalent to a master’s level, Ph.D. preferred
• Minimum of eight years senior level management experience
• Leadership and management experience in the nonprofit sector
• Adult education/training experience
• Extensive background in leadership development theory and practice including designing and conducting leadership programs for adults.
• Knowledge of, experience with and passion for rural issues
• Program management and conceptualization experience
• Organizational assessment theory and design experience.

Essential Skills & Abilities:

• Must have excellent professional abilities, such as personnel management, verbal and written communication, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, cultural competence and emotional intelligence.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to changing needs of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in an adaptive culture that relies on teamwork and shared leadership.
• Demonstrated abilities in decision making and organizational and Board-level communications
• Ability to support and model organization values and operating principles
• General understanding of organization and non-profit financial issues and statements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to:

Shari Undeland

HR Generalist

slundeland@blandinfoundation.org