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Interim Director of Diginity Center (Part-Time)
The Dignity Center is an interfaith ministry of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church (HAUMC). Its mission is to welcome and support people living in poverty on their path to stability. Through a committed team of trained volunteers, we work one-on-one with individuals to build relationships, help them set goals toward greater self-sufficiency, and develop and implement plans to reach those goals.
DATE UPDATED: April 2025
Interim Director of Dignity Center (Part-time)
Status: Part-time
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Interim Director of The Dignity Center will provide leadership and oversight for The Dignity Center’s operations during this transitional period. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week), reporting to the Lead Pastor. The Interim Director will ensure the continued success of The Dignity Center’s mission while contributing to a strategic visioning process that will inform the long-term direction of the role. There is a possibility that the position may become a full-time permanent role after this process.Though the duration of the Interim Director position is not well-defined, it is anticipated the duration will be in the range of five to nine months.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership & Management
- Lead the day-to-day operations of The Dignity Center, maintaining a strong commitment to its mission and core practices.
- Oversee financial accountability in compliance with HAUMC’s policies and provide financial reporting to the Advisory Board and HAUMC’s Director of Finance.
- Recruit, train, and support staff and volunteers.
- Stay informed about local, state, and federal resources for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty, equipping staff and volunteers with this knowledge.
- Maintain partnerships with congregations and service providers already present and in relationship with the Dignity Center.
- Work with Team organized to (1) assess Dignity Center work, (2) explore options for deepening its work, and (3) creating and hiring permanent Dignity Center Director.
2. Fundraising & Communications
- Implement communication strategies to build awareness of The Dignity Center among community partners, donors, and HAUMC members.
- Collaborate with HAUMC staff to integrate The Dignity Center into the church’s broader mission and service efforts.
Required Qualifications and Aptitudes:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, social services, counseling, or ministry.
- Strong organizational and management skills, including budget oversight and volunteer coordination.
- Ability to develop and sustain community partnerships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- A passion for social justice and working with individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness.
Preferred Qualifications and Aptitudes:
- Master’s or undergraduate degree in nonprofit management, social work, counseling, or a related field.
- Experience with strategic planning and program evaluation.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and working with individuals facing systemic barriers.
Job Type:
Part-time (20 hours per week), interim role with the potential for a permanent, full-time position following a strategic visioning process. Applications will be accepted until April 21, 2025.
CONTACT:
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by sending a resume to [email protected].
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender expression, age, disability, or size.