Who We Are

Urban Homeworks' (UHW) mission is to lead the fight for housing justice so that people can have a safe, stable and dignified place to live. Guided by the vision "housing justice for all", UHW transforms condemned, underutilized, and neglected properties into safe, dignified rental or homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income-primarily BIPOC-households. Using housing as a platform to combat racial wealth gaps and create broader social change, UHW works to build community between neighbors, businesses, and contractors in South and North Minneapolis and the Frogtown Neighborhoods in St. Paul. By addressing the issues residents face inside and outside the home with community-centric care, UHW helps neighbors build the stable foundation needed to further overcome the barriers that perpetuate inequity and make their dreams a reality.

Why You'll Love Working Here

You will love working for a community-centered housing justice organization that proudly calls North Minneapolis home. You will be encouraged, challenged, and grow alongside colleagues who are making waves in Minnesota's housing ecosystem as we amplify and advocate for solutions coming from the community. And you'll enjoy the hybrid work model with open concept workspaces that facilitate collaboration, a sweet rooftop patio for rest and refreshment, and daily opportunities to work alongside neighbors, colleagues, politicians, and partners to create a world where no one is ever denied their basic human right for a stable home to live, thrive and love.

Wages & Benefits

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000/annually; 22 paid office closures per year, plus generous paid vacation and sick time; a 5-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of service to the organization; paid parental leave; employer-subsidized health insurance options, plus optional dental and vision packages; health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement savings options; agency-sponsored life insurance; employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance; flexible work structure with hybrid and remote options.

Schedule

This position has a hybrid schedule that includes two days per week in the office and three days per week working remotely.

A Typical Day in the Life...

A typical day as Urban Homeworks' Events and Data Manager provides an opportunity to lead in implementing a creative events strategy to increase visibility and community support for Urban Homeworks, while also serving as the bedrock of UHW's donor and constituent engagement through thoughtful donor data administration and stewardship. This role will include the following:

Event Management

• Creating and implementing events that grow Urban Homeworks' community of engaged donors, volunteers, and advocates.
• Implementing events with high attention to detail, including registration forms, RSVP records, published materials, and vendor contracts.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with caterers, event venues, speakers/presenters, entertainment, and partners.
• Overseeing attendee experience (seating charts, decor, refreshments, invitation schedules, etc.) to meet the ultimate goal of cultivating a more engaged community of supporters and advocates.
• Coordinating all day-of event logistics, including set up and take down, registration, parking, and event troubleshooting.
• Leading post-event follow-up, including updating attendance records and metrics, creating communication segments, and coordinating staff thank you calls.
• Willing to represent Urban Homeworks at periodic speaking engagements and tabling opportunities.

Data Management

• Maintaining a system of accurate donor database records including daily gift entry and donor information updates.
• Pulling lists and reports that help UHW better understand and connect with our constituents.
• Implementing ongoing maintenance schedule to ensure the database contains accurate, qualitative, and functional information.
• Generating regular reports evaluating progress toward goals in each area of marketing and development.
• Leading reconciliation process with finance department; making changes and updates to gifts in donor database as directed.

Donor Stewardship

• Producing and sending acknowledgment letters to thank all donors in a timely manner.
• Updating text for acknowledgment letters, appropriately tailored as needed.
• Sending out welcome packets inviting first-time donors and volunteers into our community of support.

Who You Are

• You have earned an associate degree or higher or have gained equivalent experience (preferred).
• You have at least two years of relevant experience in nonprofit organizations(s), in either resource development, customer relations, and/or events management OR three years of similar experience in a for-profit setting with an emphasis on customer service and accurate record keeping.
• You have at least two years of experience planning and executing events - highly preferred.
• Experience with databases a must, as well as proficiency and experience using MS Office Suite. Experience with Every Action is a significant advantage.
• Your project management skills are strong, demonstrated through attention to detail and follow through.
• You can plan, organize, and manage a wide array of events.
• You are adaptable and flexible, able to pivot to respond to change, delays, or unexpected events effectively.
• You have an understanding or desire to learn about philanthropy, individual fundraising methodology, and nonprofit organizations.
• Valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet Urban Homework's driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of Urban Homeworks. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran's status.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the recruiting process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials. You may also be contacted by a MACC employee to conduct or schedule an interview.

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