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Job ID: 13984667
 
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Job Title:Area Director
Work Type:Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:$67,000.00 - $67,000.00 Yearly
Benefits:Unspecified.
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:Associate's Degree
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
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Description

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!
Job Summary:
The Area Director is responsible for managing and leading Regional Managers within LSS Meals across a significant portion of Minnesota. This work involves hiring and developing regional leaders who can deliver on the mission of LSS Meals by providing critical nutrition to Minnesotans in need. Work includes networking with potential clients and managers/directors of service areas to expand service. Promoting volunteerism and outreach to serve as many people as possible. Ensuring compliance with state and federal funding requirements. Financial oversight of budgets to ensure established performance goals are met. Fostering a positive environment for staff to develop, grow, and achieve personal outcomes.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in Business, Management, Communications, or equivalent work experience preferred.
Minimum of five years of experience in service operations and supervision, preferably in Nutrition and/or Older Adult and Community Based Services.
Experience with food programs such as Older Americans Act, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and School lunch program.
Two years of experience working with volunteers and community partners.
Driver's license required.
Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) clearance is required.
Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required.
Ability to accept/follow through with direction, recognize boundaries, be creative and suggest/implement strategies to enhance the service, patience, self-control, and flexibility.
High level of accountability.
Ability to think strategically, set goals, and drive for results.
Ability to react appropriately and communicate quickly and clearly in an emergency.
Basic computer skills.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Work-Life Balance - Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Bachelors of Management (preferred)
Experience
5 years: Experience in service operations and supervision preferably in Nutrition and/or Older Adult Services.
Experience with Food Programs such as Senior Nutrition, CACFP, NSLP
Experience working with volunteers and community partners (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.

Refer to ID 78671352 when applying