Job Description

Why Work For Us

Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

In a survey, 100% of employees agreed:

Their job matters and makes a difference

Their job contributes to the mission

They feel welcome and included by their peers

We offer the opportunity to give back to the community, paired with competitive wages & benefits, all during weekday daytime hours.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position plays a vital role in ensuring the effective planning, implementation, and management of the organization's Head Start program by providing financial and administrative support.

The Education Grants & Operations Manager supports the Director of Education in strategic planning, grant writing, implementation of policies and procedures, and alignment with Head Start Program Performance Standards & MN Childcare Licensing Standards. This role contributes to program quality improvement, system development, data collection and analysis, maintenance and pursuit of funding opportunities. This position does not include direct classroom management or the supervision of teaching staff but works closely with program leaders to ensure operational excellence and the achievement of program outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Minimum: Associates or Two Year College Degree in Business, Accounting, Non-Profit Management, Social Services, or related field. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Associates or Two Year College Degree in Business, Accounting, Non-Profit Management, Social Services, or related field.

Experience:

Minimum: more than 1 year experience

Authorizations:

DHS Background Study Employee Health Certification within 90 days of hire Valid Driver's License or access to reliable transportation MVR Approval for use of agency vehicles

POSITION INFORMATION

Schedule/Location

40 Hours/Week and 12 Months/Year Daytime weekday shift- no nights, weekends, or holiday shifts. Grand Rapids, MN

Compensation

Entry wage of $25.78 - $30.95/hour based on qualifications Wage Scale of $25.78 to 41.56 Scheduled Raises & Cost of Living Allowances

Benefits

Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) Package + 14 Paid Holidays/year Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurances Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account options. Retirement Plan with option for employer contribution Tuition Assistance opportunities & Loan Forgiveness qualifying credit Many Training and Professional Development opportunities.

Posting Information

Applicants must submit a KOOTASCA application to be considered. A complete job description, more position information, and our online application are located at www.kootasca.org/about/employment

KOOTASCA Community Action is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) Employer. We recruit, select, hire, place, transfer, promote, demote, layoff, discipline, terminate, recall, compensate, and train without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other basis protected by applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.78 - $41.56 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location: In person