Vice President of Race Equity and Public Policy

at  YWCA Minneapolis

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides leadership and strategy for the YWCA?s Race Equity and Public Policy programs in support of the YWCA Minneapolis mission, vision and goals, in the areas of: quality program and event (i.e. IT2T) delivery, program development, implementation and evaluation and budget development. This positon serves as a member of the senior leadership team and represent the YWCA of Minneapolis on racial justice and public policy related issues both locally and nationally.

• Lead the vision and strategy of the department
• Ensure high quality programs and services are offered and delivered to customers, clients and participants
• Develop, update and formally document all program curriculum ensuring alignment YWCA mission, vision and goals
• Develop and implement annual Business Plan for Race Equity Consulting, workshops and facilitator training
• Develop and implement sales strategy for consulting, IT2T sponsorship and IT2T attendees
• Develop and implement annual Business Plan for IT2T event, ensuring a successful event
• Provide staff leadership of IT2T Steering Committee
• Provide staff leadership of Public Policy Committee
• Ensure development and achievement of program budget
• Partner with YWCA Marketing Director as it pertains to Race Equity and Public Policy and ensure program marketing strategies, activities and materials are planned, developed and implemented
• Review and report on financial and sales activity and determine if changes in programs or services is necessary
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of programming in the Racial Justice industry by actively performing competitive research and analysis to evaluate existing programs as trends and standards change for continuous improvement and innovative opportunities
• Ensure that department?s financial goals are met
• Ensure that all programming and operational practices are in alignment with Human Resources, Finance and IT standards and procedures
• Establish external community and corporate partnerships that will enhance operations and brand awareness of our mission and goals.
• Develop, implement and evaluate annual legislative and policy agenda, including advocacy plan
• Evaluate new programming ideas, develop new products and services
• Assist Organization Advancement team with Race Equity and Public Policy related grant reports and applications to strengthen and expand funding base
• Oversee, set goals, and participate in Race Equity Diversity and Inclusion work internally
• Act as a resource, both internal and external to the organization, on diversity, inclusion, race equity, and public policy issues.