STLF FELLOW FINANCE AND OPERATIONS CORE (FoCO)
STLF FELLOW FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Core (FOCo) Are you looking for a unique, experiential leadership opportunity? Are you interested in relocating for a year of adventure? Do you want to help STLF create quality programs? Consider applying to be an STLF Fellow! This is a full-time, 11-month (technically 48 weeks) staff position through New Sector Alliance that will require living in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area in Minnesota. Employment will begin 9/1/15 and end 7/31/16. Primary Functions Responsible for support of STLF National s finance and operations efforts. This role is expected to support programming efforts and technological implementation through program vendor relationships management and creative exploration of new technology answers. This includes but is not limited to organizing, creating, planning, preparing, implementing, and executing all tasks necessary to ensure success in the coming year. This position reports to the Director of Finance and Operations. Specifically, this position will be involved in the following: Hotel and bus booking and vendor relationship management Supporting college chapters in training development and as an on tour resource Technology support of website, online registration and customer relationship management systems Accounting and bookkeeping support New Sector Fellowship STLF is partnering with New Sector Alliance for the 2016 Fellowship opportunities. New Sector Alliance s mission is to strengthen the social sector by enriching its talent pipeline. They support Fellows with one-on-one mentorship and cohort based professional development sessions to build capacity for community organizations, such as STLF. New Sector can help you: Build your professional skills with biweekly seminars and monthly full-day workshops Give you an opportunity to learn from the experts with one-on-one mentorship pairings Expand your network while meeting other Fellows who work for different organizations Make a difference at STLF through your position as a Fellow! Compensation & Benefits For applicants who move forward to the interview stage, we will discuss the below items to ensure understanding and comfort. AmeriCorps Living Stipend: $19,000 AmeriCorps Educational Award: $5,500, upon completion of the 11 month experience Healthcare Coverage Up to $500 relocation to Minneapolis/St. Paul metro, if needed $200 one time technology stipend (use of personal laptop) $50 monthly stipend for personal phone use Mileage reimbursement Parking at the STLF office ($600 value) 25 paid days off (vacation, health, holiday) 1
Job Expectations & Opportunities The STLF Fellowship program is comprehensive, holistic, and fast-paced! Fellows will be expected to jump right into implementing STLF strategy, decision-making, and execution. This includes creation, operations, logistics, planning, measurement, research, troubleshooting, and preparation. STLF requires its Fellows to: Work full-time, 9/1/15 7/31/15. Commit to a 11-month leadership experience. College degree or experience preferred. Must not be enrolled in full time classes during the timeframe of the fellowship due to travel expectation and full time office hours. Live accessible to the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Possess a valid, Minnesota driver s license. Possess the ability to work in a project- based, collaborative setting. Be self-starters that take initiative and deliver results. Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Practice strong interpersonal and facilitation skills. Posses and utilize personal equipment, including a laptop, cell phone, and car. STLF Fellows will have the unique opportunity to: Participate in a multi-disciplinary approach to building leadership skills. Attend conferences, trainings, and/or networking events. Create and implement facilitations for staff and students. Benefit from intentional goal-setting, mentoring, and coaching. Job Competencies and Skills STLF recruits talent that reflects the culture, mission, and values of the organization. A major component of STLF is a leadership structure called The Core Model, which promotes shared responsibilities and a team-approach. Below are the competencies and desired skills FOCo staff members will be expected to adhere to and will be coached on. competencies Required Delivering results Initiative/Adaptability Teamwork/Collaboration Cultural fit Attention to detail Ability to ask questions Organized personality Hungry to learn Preferred Delegation experience Deadline / delivering results oriented work style Desired Skills Project management skills Relationship management skills Facilitation and presentation experience Process-oriented; organized; delivers results Experience working within a Core Number and type of STLF leadership experiences will be considered Nonprofit accounting basics Excel basics Computer programming experience Database structure and design experience 2
STAFF CULTURE & FIT At STLF, we are a staff family. We aim to recruit talent that reflects the culture, mission, and values of the organization. We believe in our students, the work we do, and the people we work alongside. Our culture is one of support, learning, friendship, honesty, fun, and hard work. As a staff, we strive to support, challenge, grow, and celebrate with each other. Our staff retreats are at cabins, and our training days end with bowling or laser tag. We have a loft in our office, encourage naps, and some of the best strategy discussions happens around a box of pizza. And we have A TON of fun! We Love Our Jobs Seriously, we do! We have a true passion for young people in leadership roles, and we pinch ourselves regularly when we step back and think about our role in making the world a better place. It is our collective job to positively impact students lives, and that is awesome. Self-created, shared Leadership Model On all levels of STLF, we operate and make decision in teams called Cores. The Core Model requires compromise, trust, and equal voice. This leadership style utilizes a roundtable, discussion approach to strategy creation, implementation, and decision-making. We enjoy working in teams, desire a sense of purpose in our work, and value the opportunity for voice, input, and creativity. Cores are united by function. This position would work directly with the Finance and Operations Core and report up to the Director of Finance and Operations. Staff Structure / Cores 4
STAFF VALUES STLF attracts people that are interested in adventure. We are an environment for people excited to learn about the current process, and even more excited to revolutionize it! STLF is committed to people, strategy, and action that reflect our mission and align with our values. For STLFers, our values represent an energy, provide a context for decision-making, and unite us as we do our best to make a positive impact on our world. Below are STLF s Staff Values sharing more about the leadership and energy required of each staff member informing the qualities that can lead to the success of our staff, and ultimately STLF as a whole. Trust To believe in STLF; to trust in youth leadership; to have confidence that people will carry out STLF work to the best of their ability; to trust the program will be effective. Resourcefulness / initiative To be excited to figure things out; to be self-starters that take action; to possess personal initiative and the ability to work in a project-based environment; to make it happen; to get stuff done. Core / family / team To live the Core Model; to have the ability to work independently and as part of a tea; to commit to authentic relationship-building. Openness / willingness To learn; to engage; to participate; to contribute; to solve; to communicate. Continuous Learning To commit to growing in personal leadership; to learn from all situation; to practice PMA (Positive Mental Attitude); to reflect, share, and take action. Accountability To be accountable to your word; to follow through on projects and tasks; to ask for help; to honestly share with others; to hold responsibility to outcomes of your work. Creativity To be creative and continually think of new ways to improve STLF; to challenge norms; to have sound decision-making by looking at all angles, to create solutions; to see what is possible. Support To trust each other; to guide when needed; to celebrate ownership, success, and mistakes. 5
APPLICATION GUIDE Thanks for considering this role! To apply for this role, please: Go to New Sector s website : http://newsector.org/overview Check out the How to apply tab Complete the application Submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 short-answer essays Write STLF as the way you found out about New Sector in the application, so New Sector will know that you are interested in being matched with us! Upon an invitation to the next round, you will be notified about further steps! All Fellows will be place by mid-july at the latest. For any additional information or if you have questions, please contact Amanda Cash Cashman at 612-666-0546 or cash@stlf.net. 6