Executive Director

Company: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

The Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) is seeking a part-time Independent Contractor to serve as its Executive Director. MAND is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a national organization, and represents the nutrition and dietetics experts of Minnesota. The organization advocates for, supports, educates, and connects current and aspiring nutrition professionals to advance the profession. MAND membership is approximately 1,000 Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists, Dietetic Techs, students, interns, and retired professionals.The Executive Director acts as the corporate officer of MAND and the MAND Foundation. S/he ensures that MAND is meeting its strategic objectives and oversees the day-to-day operations.KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customer (member) service: responding to email requests quickly and getting back to members/board/leaders.
• Keeping the MAND website updated (WordPress), fixing broken links as necessary, jobline postings, etc.
• Creating posts and events in the website and cross-marketing through the e-newsletter (MailChimp), creating social media assets (Canva), and scheduling across social media channels (Later).
• Organizing, coordinating, and planning the MAND Annual Conference: Theme, speakers, venue, registration, sponsors/exhibitors, caterer and menu, promotional assets, printed items, day of.
• Reconciliation of QB accounts and maintaining accurate separation of US Bank Money Market account for MAND and MANDF (co-mingled).
• Managing transfers of funds between MAND and MANDF.
• Preparation for onboarding of new board members/leaders: job descriptions; at-a-glance document, Nuts & Bolts training, Leadership Transition meeting, etc.
• MANDF promotion: GTTM Day, Annual Conference raffle, scholarships.
• Monthly reminders to BOD regarding Communication Requests and other updates from the ED.
• Preparation prior to BOD meetings: previous meeting minutes; Board Reports, PPT slide deck.IMPORTANT SKILLS:
• Customer service.
• Multi-tasker - managing multiple priorities on a weekly basis.
• Thorough understanding of web-based tools that MAND uses: MailChimp, Canva, Later, QuickBooks, WordPress, Microsoft Office products, Google Suite products, AND database, CDR CPEU guidelines, Bonfire (merch sales).
• Cultural Competency.
• Event planning and management (MAND Nutrition Professionals CONNECT, educational events, January BOD meeting, Annual Conference, FNCE Happy Hour, other meetings).
• Using creativity while maintaining MAND brand standards for content creation.AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
• Works closely with the President of MAND and MANDF Chair.
• Provides operational and administrative support for MAND and MANDF.
• Serves as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the Boards and committees.
• Ensures that organizations are compliant with all state and federal laws.
• Maintains the organization's focus on diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging.
• Drafts initial budget for Board approval and manages organization's resources within those budget guidelines.
• Produces and reviews regular financial statements and makes appropriate recommendations to ensure financial well-being.
• Ensures that the programs, products, and services are presented and delivered consistent with the mission and values of MAND and MANDF.
• Ensures that the Board, committees, and members have sufficient and up-to-date information, including information for board meetings.
• Monitors all committee activity, attends and advises as needed.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with various organizations throughout the state and utilizes those relationships to enhance MAND's and MANDF's mission.
• Oversees relationships and contracts with vendors.
• Supports Regions with their communication and event planning needs.
• Maintains the website content; produces and schedules assets for social media; prepares and delivers monthly newsletters and other action alerts/e-blasts.
• Prepares, signs, and mails checks; makes deposits for MAND and MANDF; tracks and records the separation of funds in the MAND/MANDF Money Market account.TIME COMMITMENT AND PAYMENT TERMS:
• Independent Contractor reports to the MAND President.
• Hours are anticipated at 20 hours per week with higher work effort in the fall and spring, but will not exceed 0.5 FTE/year.
• $45 -$55 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Payment will be tracked and billed hourly; billable in 15-minute increments and paid on a monthly basis.
• This is a remote position and requires two visits to the Twin Cities per year (January board meeting and Spring Annual Conference) if the candidate does not live in Minnesota or the Twin Cities (paid by MAND).SEARCH PROCESS:The MAND Search Committee consists of current and past leaders and the current Executive Director. Initial interviews are anticipated to begin in the Fall. To help evaluate critical thinking and communication skills, finalists will be asked to prepare and deliver a short presentation based on a topic of their choice. Start date for the successful candidate is anticipated to be no later than February 28, 2025, subject to agreement between the candidate and MAND.
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