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Job Title: Director of Social Inclusion Programs

Department: Social Inclusion Programs
Supervisor: Tonia Teasley, Executive Director
Type: Full-time, exempt position
Salary: Starting at $80K (Final Salary to be determined based on experience and qualifications)
Position available: Open until filled

Brief Description
The Director of Social Inclusion Programs is a member of PACER’s Senior Leadership Team and leads the staff, strategy and operations for PACER’s bullying prevention resources, social and educational activities for teens with disabilities, and puppet shows for all young children promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. In addition, there is an ad hoc coordination role of initiatives which impact all of PACER’s programs.

Essential Job Functions

Supervision and Project Management

  • Contribute to and ensure the strategic direction for the social inclusion program
  • Supervise, coordinate and monitor the efforts of project teams including National Bullying Prevention Center (“NBPC”) Los Angeles and Minnesota, Puppet Program and Fun Times
  • Set project goals and objectives, establish processes to align with mission
  • Identify and coordinate opportunities for funding the social inclusion program, including cause marketing opportunities
  • Address any external or internal concerns identified by stakeholders
  • Participate in Senior Leadership Team meetings

NBPC

  • Lead content creation for all materials published through NBPC
  • Oversee NBPC website content, design and functionality
  • Lead awareness campaigns and events including National Bullying Prevention Month, Unity Day, Unity Awards, and Students with Solutions
  • Stay current with trends and best practices
  • Maintain inventory of products
  • Lead creation of social media and e-newsletter
  • Respond to all media requests including print, TV, radio, and online
  • Provide “presentations” both online and in person (this can also be participating on a panel, guest speaker, etc.)
  • Respond to NBPC email inquires
  • Respond to all email and phone individual assistance requests from persons without identified disability

Puppet Program

  • Assist program staff with all aspects of puppet program; from materials development and review to puppet repair/development to supporting the annual luncheon
  • Develop familiarity with scheduling process
  • Assist with volunteer strategies; including partnership with local school(s)
  • Ensure sustainability

Fun Times

  • Support program staff with procedural questions, scheduling, and logistics
  • Ensure sustainability

Requirements:

  • Post secondary degree in social services (or related degree) or equivalent experience
  • Five or more years’ experience supervising teams
  • Five or more years’ experience in project management
  • Proven ability to lead teams and maintain high quality work
  • Capacity to develop positive relationships with community members, donors, volunteers, and staff
  • Option to work occasional evening or weekend hours
  • Ability to use discretion and diplomacy when communicating with external networks
  • Excellent organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Capacity to make independent decisions and participate in team planning
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues related to persons with disabilities
  • Above-average proficiency with Microsoft Office products and database software

Additional Information

  • Parents of children with disabilities, as well as individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply
  • PACER staff are currently working a hybrid (remote and in-office) model.

To apply, send cover letter and resume via

  • Email: [email protected], or
  • Mail: Recruitment Director | PACER Center | 8161 Normandale Blvd | Minneapolis, MN 55437

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

PACER Center is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Posted April 24, 2024