Project Manager

Project Manager

The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation (LAMF) is seeking a dynamic individual with a proven background in project management to manage an exciting new two-year grant to support New Americans in securing meaningful employment in long-term care.

This state-funded grant project has nearly $1 million in total funding over approximately two years. It aims to execute four distinct yet interconnected deliverables that support New Americans' entry into and success in the long-term care workforce and build cultural competency for employers.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks :

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a grant-funded competitive compensation of $80,000-$92,000 commensurate with experience and an extensive benefits package including :

• Comprehensive health coverage : Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Robust retirement planning : 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security : Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options : Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance : Paid time off and flexible schedules

The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation operates in a hybrid work environment that requires in-office attendance three days per week and the option of working from home on Mondays and Fridays if desired.

We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

What do you need to be successful?

• Minimum of 4 years in project management, with a preference for work involving refugees or diverse populations in various community settings.
• Strong ability to manage complex workloads effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to high-quality customer service.
• Demonstrated skills in anticipating needs, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and managing project budgets, with a preference for a background in aging or related fields.

The LeadingAge MN Foundation is committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups or who have experience working with broadly diverse populations to apply.

What you’ll do as the Project Manager :

• Project Management : Develop and maintain a project dashboard to oversee timelines, expenditures, and deliverables while managing the request for proposals process for vendor selection.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Facilitate advisory groups of New Americans, long-term care employers, and stakeholders to guide project deliverables and maintain relationships with grant funders and partners.
• Budget Management : Oversee a grant budget of nearly $1 million, process expense payments and invoices, and ensure the timely completion of financial reports for funders.
• Reporting & Evaluation : Write and submit progress reports to grant funders, develop evaluation metrics, and collaborate with third-party evaluators to assess project outcomes and improvements.
• Communication : Create effective communication systems for grant activities, deliver presentations to stakeholders, and promote the project through various communication channels, including social media and newsletters.

More about the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation :

LAMF is an intermediary grantor and supporting 501(c)(3), which incubates new ideas, concepts, and resources to transform and enhance the aging experience.

LAMF is focused on three core areas of innovation and investment :

• Workforce Development : Research, pilot, and disseminate workforce solutions that address the acute shortage of caregivers now and into the future.
• Service Delivery : Advance promising new approaches to care delivery that improve the consumer experience and achieve better outcomes.
• Leadership & Governance : Build the capacity of the leaders and boards that guide aging services organizations.

This is an exciting time to join LAMF! This grant provides the opportunity to create inclusive, welcoming environments for individuals of diverse backgrounds to establish rewarding careers in long-term care.

It also addresses one of the biggest challenges facing our state the acute shortage of caregivers to serve our growing aging population.

Through June 30, 2026, this full-time position will be primarily responsible for executing all aspects of the grant work plan, managing the budget, and contributing to required grant reporting.

Ready to embark on a journey where your work truly matters?

Join us in shaping a brighter future. Your passion and our purpose can create a world of endless possibilities. Apply today and be the spark that ignites change! Please email your resume and cover letter to Anna Mowry at amowry@leadingagemn.

org by November 8, 2024.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.