Associate Vice President of Equity, Learning, and Belonging

About PPL

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing employment and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive.

Job Summary

PPL is looking for a dynamic and experienced professional leader to guide our Talent Equity and Culture at Project for Pride in Living (PPL) and help shape the future of our organization. The AVP will work in collaboration with the CPO Human Resources MFIP and leaders across the organizations to set the vision and direction for attracting engaging developing and retaining vibrant personnel and embedding a talent-focused culture through the entire organization. This role will build upon the successes in our important work in Race Equity and continue to drive staff on their professional and personal Cultural Competency journey.

Key Responsibilities

Learning and Talent Development (40%)

• Sets the strategic objectives for the Learning and Organizational Effectiveness within the organization and executes against goals and objectives
• Develops and implements PPLs Talent Development strategy serving as architect and champion to help the organization achieve our strategic priorities around constructive culture leader development and internal capability
• Develop design and conduct (as appropriate) learning & development modules available to PPL staff
• Coach staff in areas of race equity cultural competence and cultural humility
• Coordinate plan and manage agreements with internal and external experts to provide learning & development modules to PPL staff

Race Equity and Inclusion (30%)

• Executes in conjunction with the Chief People Officer an integrated equity belonging and inclusion strategy within the organization with demonstrable measurable results
• Enhance PPLs base of cultural competence and capacity to improve its program impact with residents participants and youth
• Partner with Senior Director of HR to support employee relations issues policies and practices.

Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) (30%)

• Serves as one of the primary contacts to Hennepin County for MFIP programs
• Supports the departmental strategic and annual planning goal and work plan development
• Lead and support monthly financial reviews to ensure budget compliance and fiscal responsibility
• Provide on-going support and guidance to program staff related to programs culture and team dynamics
• Support the implementation of program innovation and delivery to meet goals and outcomes

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This role supervises the Administration Team that supports Executive leaders front desk and building administration and operation
• This role supervises the MFIP Team

Qualifications

• 5 7 years professional experience in community outreach and engagement including direct experience working with community organizations
• Bachelors Degree in business social or human sciences or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of this position
• Commitment and demonstrated success in racial equity and disparity reduction and understanding of the needs of low-income communities we serve
• Demonstrated understanding of the state local and community environment (e.g. legislative leaders partners organizations community service needs major stakeholders etc.)

Salary/Hours:Full Time/Exempt:$125000-$150000/annually DOQ

Benefits:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• HSA or FSA Options
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Summer Half-Day Fridays (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
• Meaningful work that impacts lives

Project forPride in Living Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.