Director of MPR Community Engagement

1 week ago

St Paul, United States American Public Media Group Full time
Who We Are:

The mission of American Public Media Group (APMG) and Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) is creating the future of public media by amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire. APMG's primary operating divisions Minnesota Public Radio, Southern California Public Radio, and American Public Media offer multi-regional FM broadcast channels, website, mobile and social media channels, live events, national content creation and distribution. Together, these divisions operate 48 public radio stations and 42 translators serving regional audiences in seven states from Minnesota, Michigan, and the Upper Midwest to California; distribute a portfolio of more than twenty national programs reaching 28MM listeners weekly through broadcast and digital programming; serve rapidly growing audiences on digital, social and mobile platforms; and produce an increasing and diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, mental health, water, early brain development, business, and investigative journalism.

At MPR we're actively working to create programming and events that reflect Minnesota and support the region in seeing itself more clearly and valuing itself more deeply. In short, we're on a path to be relevant to more Minnesotans, whether they live in North Minneapolis or on the North Shore, on the Red Lake Reservation or on Lake Minnetonka. You can see this work on an ongoing basis in our programming.

You can learn more about our work to diversify our programming here.

Your Role:

Reporting to the President of MPR, The Director of Community Engagement is responsible for developing and implementing MPR's community engagement strategy and overseeing the department's day-to-day operation. This includes (1) developing and executing an inclusive and innovative community engagement plan, (2) building external partnerships, (3) working with individual content areas to engage in mutual learning with communities and organizations, (4) collaborating with the Network Stations team in greater Minnesota and the Events team in St. Paul and (5) tracking and reporting on community engagement activities (6) leading a high-performing revenue team. The Director leads MPR's community engagement program to ensure MPR maintains and expands its public media footprint, builds connections to secure new audiences, and fosters trust between MPR and the many and varied communities within Minnesota.

This role is part of the MPR Leadership team and will collaborate with MPR brand leaders and our diversity and inclusion leader. The leader will be responsible for ensuring community engagement is built into each service's plans, developing communication and integration techniques, and working closely with Audience Development.

Community Engagement and Strategic Relationship Development

  • Serves as a spokesperson and liaison between MPR and external community stakeholders.
  • Trains, develops, and supports MPR staff on community engagement skills, knowledge, and best practices.
  • Leverages strategic partners to deploy scalable pilots that create differentiation and achieve business objectives such as addressing Audience growth, serving BIPOC communities, etc.
Financial and New Business Development
  • Leads implementation and oversight of a multi-year budget for the department and manages Institutional Giving's annual budget and forecasting.
  • Understands the needs of current and potential funders working with Philanthropic Development and Underwriting to build mutually beneficial relationships that will lead to increased resources for existing and new programs.
  • Researches and identifies new philanthropic opportunities and builds external relations that create opportunities for expanded income and new resource development.
Leadership
  • Implements strategic initiatives and develops performance measures to advance MPR's community engagement and impact by using best practices.
  • Leads Institutional Giving staff in maintaining and growing financial support from regional and national funders and in the creation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of annual and multi-year grant funding strategies designed to maximize financial support.
  • Fosters diverse, inclusive, creative and productive work environment.
Expected Compensation Range: $110,000 to $140,000. Exact salary will be determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Location: St. Paul, MN

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Master's Degree, preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience collaborating and leading community-centered projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • 7+ years of active work and cultural knowledge of diverse communities.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic and business plans centering community engagement.
  • Commitment and passion for equity, inclusion, diversity, and access.
  • Ability and interest in public speaking and representing the organization at public events.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Established community network with nonprofit organizations, local, state, and federal governments, and public media.
  • Proven track record in fundraising and sustainable growth, operational management, and outcome-based impact programming.
Reporting To This Position:
  • 4 Institutional Giving Development Officers
  • Community Engagement Specialist (future hire)
  • Impact Fellow (future hire)
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Evening and weekend work will at times be needed to attend various community events
  • Some travel will be required to connect with staff and communities for all APMG sites
  • Physical Demands:
    • Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods
    • Required to move about in the community
    • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
  • Working Conditions:
    • Moderate noise level
    • Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions


APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays + 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

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