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Development & Workforce Manager

Employer
Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead
Location
Fargo
Salary
Competitive

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Industry
Construction
Role
Manager
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
Are you an organized, tech-savvy, hardworking individual who enjoys a bustling atmosphere? Do you have expertise in building relationships and raising funds? Check out this opportunity offering a fun, flexible environment and excellent benefits. We (the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead) seek a development & workforce manager who is an experienced event/volunteer coordinator with a knack for communications and marketing. You must be adaptable, friendly, detail-oriented, efficient and possess computer/web/social media skills.

This position's main goals include:
  • Increasing revenue through relationships with Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation financial partners, donors, volunteers and HBA of F-M members.
  • Providing leadership and expertise in fundraising campaigns, an endowment campaign and special events for the Foundation.
  • Creating awareness of careers in the local construction industry and elevating the industry's image by promoting community housing projects.
  • Coordinating marketing, sales and planning for workforce development events, including the Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo.
The development & workforce manager position is full-time and includes a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement. For more information on the HBA of F-M, Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation and our events, visit hbafm.com, hbcfm.com and httcareerexpo.com.

To apply: email your cover letter and resume to or mail it to:
Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead
Attention: Executive Vice President
nd Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58103
No phone calls please! Deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m., Friday Oct 8.

Development & Workforce Manager | Job Details

Essential Duties
Fundraising & Development
  • Design and implement a comprehensive development program for the Foundation using appropriate marketing strategies.
  • Seek new Foundation funding sources and maintain relationships with past/current donors.
  • Manage all aspects of Foundation fundraising events (Giving Hearts Day, various fundraisers embedded in HBA member events).
  • Research and provide options for endowment funding to support and exceed the Foundation's operating expenses by identifying sources of endowments and grants consistent with the mission and by writing grants/applications for funding.
  • Schedule and coordinate Foundation community outreach programs and projects including the solicitation and coordination of volunteer contributions of labor and materials.
  • Secure sponsorships and materials' donations as needed for workforce development events (Herdina Camp and Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo).
Workforce & Events
  • Attend community events and committee meetings on behalf of HBA/Foundation that pertain to workforce development issues.
  • Coordinate and maintain the Foundation's scholarship programs.
  • Coordinate ongoing research for scholarship opportunities for youth interested in residential construction.
  • Research and maintain materials and lists such as local and state academic and government resources for entering the building industry.
  • Develop relationships with local organizations and academic and job placement officials to spur youth interest in the building industry for career planning (National Association of Women In Construction, high school and post-secondary school career counselors, etc.).
  • Serve as the HBA/Foundation's staff representative with the following groups:
National Association of Home Builders' local student chapter groups.
  1. Promote, establish and maintain student chapters at post-secondary, vocational and high school levels.
  2. Develop mentor program for International Builders' Show student chapter competition teams, etc.
  3. Coordinate student chapter volunteers for HBA/Foundation related events and activities (Red River Valley Home & Garden Show, Giving Hearts Day, etc.)
  4. Herdina Construction Trades Camp Advisory Committee
  5. Coordinate and oversee HBA/Foundation involvement and responsibilities in the Herdina Camp.


Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo Steering Committee
  1. In partnership with the steering committee and subcommittees, plan and execute the Expo within the confines of a proposed budget and with the goal of maximized revenues.
  2. Duties include administrative coordination, exhibit and sponsorship sales and marketing.
  3. Coordinate HBA/Foundation-dedicated exhibit space with member volunteers.

Promotions
  • Cultivate and encourage a strong volunteer base to support all workforce development and housing project related events.
  • Orchestrate all promotional and public relations activities of the Foundation and events though digital and print strategies and leveraging media relationships.
Organizational communications and event marketing
  1. Prepare displays, exhibits and publicity promoting the Foundation to the building industry and the HBA membership.
  2. In coordination with HBA communications staff, maintain Foundation, Expo and Herdina Camp websites, social media, email and print communications.
  3. Provide necessary assistance to carry out the Expo advertising campaign and Herdina Camp promotions.
  4. Oversee the HBA's Job Bank tool for members searching for employees.


Public relations
  1. Attend community events and committee meetings pertaining to Foundation efforts.
  2. Work with HBA communications staff to arrange press coverage and publicity of Foundation programs and projects to the public and the local government, including Herdina Camp and the Expo.
  3. Maintain relationships with area school districts through their local workforce academies (NDSCS Career Innovation Center and Moorhead Area Career Workforce Academy), participating in high school career days and promoting job shadowing opportunities.

Board & Committee Assignments
Serve as HBA of F-M staff liaison to:
  • Home Builders Care Foundation Board, its committees and related sub-committees and task forces.
Provide guidance, leadership and administrative support.
Help define the annual program work plan, program goals and objectives, and the budget.
  • Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo Steering Committee, the Marketing Committee and other Expo sub-committees.
Prepare agendas and minutes of the listed groups and ensure the minutes are distributed to board or committee members.
Coordinate related budgets, projects and committee assignments.
In coordination with the Director of Accounting and Records, maintain Foundation records.

Other
  • Assist and attend HBA member meetings and events.
  • Sell HBA of F-M memberships if Business Development Coordinator and Events & Marketing Manager are not available.
  • Assist in proofing and editing for all departments' projects (public event magazines, association blog content, emails, event registration forms, sponsorship/advertising collateral, etc.).
  • Periodically review the HBA of F-M current strategic plan to ensure the association and committee needs are being met and fit within the realm of the strategic plan.
  • Use various database software to manage donors and fundraisers.
  • Use association management software for communications and leveraging volunteers.
Minimum Qualifications: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Bachelor's degree in nonprofit administration, business, communications, marketing or a related discipline and five years' experience. Experience is also required in comprehensive communications including creative technical design, content creation and marketing.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at once with occasional interruptions and background noise. Show flexibility in switching tasks as priorities change.
  • When necessary, show willingness and ability to work remotely from other locations to accomplish duties.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others (both verbally and in writing) and speak to groups of people. Ability to interact with others in a professional and appropriate manner while delivering superior customer service.
  • Ability to write and edit grants, reports, business correspondence, meeting minutes, press releases, informational articles and promotional materials with acute attention to detail and follow a style guide.
  • Ability to research funding and grant opportunities.
  • Knowledge of marketing and sales and an ability to apply this knowledge to the job duties.
  • Proficiency in/ability to learn desktop publishing and design and video editing using Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Planner and Excel, Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
  • Technological aptitude to learn association management software and related databases.
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