Three Rivers Community Action is seeking an experienced professional to be its first Director of Asset Building and Energy Programs. The Director will lead an existing team of Program Coordinators and staff, and will be responsible for program operations including planning, budgeting, program tracking, supervision of program staff, compliance, grant writing, and reporting, ensuring that annual goals are met and programs are administered by program staff according to state and federal guidelines. Also responsible for community relations and outreach. Individual must possess excellent interpersonal communication, organizational skills and supervisory experience, with an ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of and experience working with state and/or federal government funding is ideal. (Full Position Description will be shared with applicants selected for in-person interviews; to request full description, call 507-316-0610.)

Three Rivers Community Action is a well-established nonprofit agency which provides economic opportunities that strengthen individuals, families, and communities in southeastern Minnesota. The agency provides a wide array of housing, early childhood, older adult, energy, and transportation programs and services.

This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and may be based in Rochester, Zumbrota or Faribault. Travel, primarily in Rice, Goodhue, Wabasha and Olmsted Counties, is required; mileage is reimbursed at the current IRS rate.

This full-time position has a great benefit package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), health insurance (with an Agency-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)), and a 403(b) Retirement Plan with a generous Agency match after 12 months of employment.

Job offers are contingent on a reference check and background check.

We encourage you to apply even if you meet some but not all the listed qualifications. Three Rivers has a firm commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion; we encourage applications from those who will help us become a more inclusive organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years of experience in energy programs, community development, real estate, project management, business/management or a related field
• Experience in program development, planning, budgeting and reporting
• Experience supervising 10+ staff
• Ability to work with the public, articulate ideas and work with diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Extensive organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Self-motivated, confident individual with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to solve problems, identify new solutions and adapt to changing priorities
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Financial/budgeting experience or aptitude
• Ability and willingness to travel within the service area as needed – valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred, but not necessarily required:

Functional Requirements:

• This primarily office-based position requires lifting 20 pounds occasionally; communicating verbally in person and by phone; and seeing documents and computer screens
• Ability to travel using personal vehicle to meet with clients

TO APPLY: Complete the online application using "manual entry" option; attach a cover letter and resume.

Three Rivers is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer