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Director Strategic Initiatives

4 months ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States City of Minneapolis Full time

Position Description

The mission of this position is to develop and implement inclusive economic development and recovery strategies, fostering strategic partnerships to revitalize key areas such as downtown and cultural districts, and to enhance economic stability, ownership, and community engagement, particularly for BIPOC residents and businesses.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.


Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement inclusive economic development and housing strategies in Minneapolis with a focus on downtown and cultural districts.
  • Develop and lead strategic partnerships and initiatives essential for the city's continued economic recovery from the pandemic and 2020 unrest.
  • Serve as a liaison to community-based partnerships focused on reactivating downtown or other commercial areas and addressing racial disparities in home, business, and commercial real estate ownership.
  • Develop and administer policies and programs that strengthen partnerships to improve City-resource leverage towards increased ownership, wealth accumulation, and community activation, stabilizing the city's economic base and reducing racial economic disparities.
  • Create work plans and communications plans to operationalize recovery-related program recommendations from City plans and various community stakeholder group reports.
  • Analyze current City funding, policies, programs, and partner organizations, and create recommendations, including legislative changes, for program improvements.
  • Provide leadership to a cross-functional team to review, evaluate, and create work plans for program and policy improvements that leverage City resources, support the economic base, increase BIPOC ownership, and enhance economic participation.
  • Review and recommend opportunities for the City to better participate in other levels of government, private-market, institutional, and philanthropic funding programs, and track and report on overall investments from these partnerships.
  • Coordinate with enterprise leadership in developing strategic plans and systems improvements.
  • Identify barriers and develop strategies to align City, other government, private-market, institutional, and philanthropic funding in individual projects, and act as a liaison and resource to the development community to solve barriers.
  • Assist in developing legislative policies that increase tools and resources.
  • Conduct a stakeholder analysis of the existing economic recovery ecosystem and develop an engagement plan to ensure equitable participation.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with other levels of government, community-based partners, trade unions, institutional partners, business organizations, philanthropic organizations, and the community.
  • Function as a liaison with the Mayor and City Council members on policy issues, as needed.
  • Serve as a liaison to other operating departments regarding strategic initiatives to ensure alignment and collaboration across departments, in line with City goals and values.
  • Lead research efforts, prepare reports, planning documents, and presentations to elected officials, stakeholder groups, and the public.
  • Verbally present complex information to various audiences, including the Mayor, senior City staff, at public hearings, Council Committee meetings, community meetings, and large organizations, explaining City decisions or positions, as needed.
Working Conditions
Regular indoor office setting.
Required Qualifications

Minimum Education
Four year college degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

Minimum Experience
Seven years of related experience with a thorough knowledge and understanding of local government functions, practices, financial and personnel operations.

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

Licenses/Certifications
None required.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established.

Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge of local government functions, practices, financial operations, and applicable local and state laws related to the administration of municipalities.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of community development programs and their relationship to government, philanthropic, institutional, and community partnerships.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of administration and operations.
  • Knowledge of real estate development finance.
  • Knowledge of public finance program development and implementation, specifically related to community development outcomes.
  • Knowledge of past practices and public policy decisions that created economic disparities.
  • Knowledge of private market and philanthropic investment practices.
  • Experience in evaluating operating and capital pro forma.
  • Experience in developing real estate deal structures.
  • Experience in public program development and implementation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities and stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of budgeting, financial management, analysis, and planning.
  • Knowledge of legislative processes related to local government and funding practices.
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate problems and issues at strategic levels.
  • Ability to manage projects effectively.
  • Ability to develop and implement public policy and translate existing policies, ordinances, etc., into achievable work plans.
  • Ability to understand organizational behavior and implement strategies to improve workplace culture.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships in a political atmosphere.
  • Ability to evaluate program effectiveness, initiate change, and influence others at high levels in the organization.
  • Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to work independently, set priorities, and make appropriate decisions.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct teams to deliver complex projects.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.