Step-Up Omaha Director
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Empowerment Network is looking for a full-time Director to join the Step-Up Omaha! Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Program located in Omaha, Nebraska!

Competitive Compensation and a Complete Benefits Package including:

• Company Sponsored Health Plan with Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Discounted Annual Zoo Membership

Job Title: Step-Up Omaha Director

Work Location: Hybrid Remote in Omaha, Nebraska

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and visionary Step-Up Omaha Director to lead and manage the Step-Up Omaha! Program. Reporting to the Vice President of Community Collaboratives, the Step-Up Omaha Director will be responsible for developing long-term strategic partnerships; fundraising, piloting extended jobs initiatives, and representing the program with the media at community events and activities.

The Director will play a pivotal role with ensuring effective implementation and tracking/reporting outcomes and results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Step-Up Omaha team with emphasis on expansion in South Omaha, Council Bluffs, and other areas.
• Develop strategy and lead efforts to recruit, retain, and engage participants in the Step-Up Omaha! collaborative to increase the number of job opportunities available to youth and young adults on target with pre-determined growth goals.
• Work with the Worksite Development Director to identify workplaces and worksites willing to hire youth and young adults.
• Plan and host an annual fundraising event and recognition lunch or dinner with Step-Up Omaha partners, employers, funders, participants, families, and others.
• Manage the production of reports to evaluate the progress and outcomes of the Step-Up Omaha! Summer Employment and year-round Employment and Entrepreneurship initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience coordinating and managing community-based initiatives and strategies preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience working within educational systems and community engagement.
• Experience in building community consensus and coalition-building.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to many diverse audiences using relevant communication mediums.
• Ability to build professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel to local schools, community partners, etc. as required.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year