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The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1920. We are located in St. Peter, Minnesota. MSBA prides itself as being a &#8220;Go-To&#8221; education association by providing workshops, resources, services, and connections designed to help school boards save time, reduce expenses, govern efficiently, and stay inspired. Position: MSBA is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Strategic Planning to join the Strategic Planning and Board Leadership Team. This position has a hybrid working model; it requires evening and occasional weekend hours. Some weeks will have multiple evenings with meetings. Primary Responsibilities: The Associate Director of Strategic Planning will assist the Director of Strategic Planning with: * Facilitating the strategic planning process for school districts, including planning activities, stakeholder engagement, conducting meetings to develop actionable strategic plans, and developing customized resources for each school district. * Conducting self-evaluation and assessments for school boards, providing valuable insights and recommendations for improvement. * Delivering responsive customer service and handling information requests effectively. * Assisting in developing, implementing, and supporting services and programs related to strategic planning, school board leadership, and board governance to meet the unique needs of each school district. * Presenting at conferences, workshops, and in-district meetings to share best practices in strategic planning, school board leadership, and board governance. Required Skills & Qualifications: * Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, adept at engaging diverse audiences virtually and in-person, ensuring effective communication across all levels. * Demonstrated ability in organizational and project management, proficient in handling multiple tasks concurrently while consistently meeting deadlines, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks and deliverables. * Proficient interpersonal skills enabling effective interaction with individuals at all levels, together with a customer-service-oriented approach emphasizing responsiveness and problem-solving. * Proven capability to synthesize information from various sources, distilling data into actionable insights and key messages. * Proficient with Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook), virtual meeting platforms, and survey software. Preferred Skills & Qualifications: * Experience with strategic planning and school board development. * Experience in programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. * Familiarity with local government boards or educational environments, coupled with understanding of public education and school board governance. Don&#8217;t meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. MSBA offers opportunities for all backgrounds. We are excited to meet you and encourage you to apply! Why you will love working at MSBA: * Flexible Work Model: In-office or hybrid. * Compensation: Minimum starting salary $67,000/year, dependent on qualifications. * Rest & Relaxation: 3 weeks of vacation, 10 paid holidays, 12 sick leave days, plus 4 personal leave days. * Health & Wellness: Medical with HRA, HSA, and FSA options; dental; vision; life; LTD; employee assistance program, and more. * Prepare for the Future: 401(k) retirement plan with generous matching contribution. Interested candidates please submit the following: * Cover letter * Current resume * Names and contact information for three references Send materials to: MSBA Tiffany Gustin 1900 W. Jefferson Ave St. Peter, MN 56082 or tgustin@mnmsba.org<mailto:ataylor@mnmsba.org> Hiring schedule * Closing date &#8211; open until filled * Initial review of applications will begin on November 4, 2024 * Anticipated start date &#8211; January 2025 Please direct questions to: Tiffany Gustin or call: 507-934-8131