Turtle Talk

Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis

Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Overtime Status: Exempt

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

General Description
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis (the Bank) is looking for a coordinator to assist the Co-Directors of its Indian Country Center. This position has primary day-to-day administrative responsibilities for supporting the CICD by coordinating and performing a range of administrative, project management, and communication tasks, and assisting in designing programs and initiatives related to Indian Country community and economic development in the district and nationally.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated administrative and communications experience and knowledge and experience with American Indian communities. The candidate also will have a proven ability to think strategically while interacting with diverse groups. They must have the ability to meet critical deadlines, manage multiple assignments, and engage professionally with CICD partners and cohorts. The ability to conduct oneself, at all times, with integrity, honesty, and respect for every employee is paramount.

Supports the CICD and its Co-Directors by coordinating and performing a range of administrative, project management, and communication tasks, including:

Manages project communications and coordinates work activities.

Plans and schedules meetings and events for the CICD and the Bank, including meetings and communications with the CICD’s Leadership Council and Internal Partners’ Committee.

Assists in preparing cost estimates, budget projections, resource requirements, project plans, and other documentation in support of the activities of the Co-Directors and CICD.

Maintains the CICD’s internal and external website, internal Sharepoint sites, calendars, and contacts database, making edits and updates routinely and as needed. Plans and coordinates production of publications and online updates in a timely manner. Arranges for use of the preferred technologies to manage the flow of publications to print, web and digital media formats.

Assists with writing, rewriting, editing and copy editing various types of articles and papers.  Assists in managing current social platforms and develops new channels to grow social media presence and raise the Center’s awareness.  Writes short articles or blog posts and notices for inclusion in print of online publications and coordinates, assists in, or conducts the creation of art work, photographs, layout and other elements of publications.

Participates in projects and performs intermediate analytical tasks in support of CICD, Bank, or FRS initiatives.

Participates in Department, Bank, FRS and/or federal agency project teams, task forces, and work groups. Conducts or assists in special assignments, studies, and analyses; assumes leadership roles as assigned.

Analyzes and assists in the review of business functions and operational process improvements and/or enhancements. Tests, trains, and completes implementations, which may include coordinating activities such as developing plans, completing risk assessments, assigning tasks, monitoring and reporting progress, and preparing necessary communications.

Provides intermediate analytic support to assist CICD, Bank, or FRS management and staff resolve moderately complex operational and business issues. Escalates difficult and complex questions or problems to other analysts or management.

Assists in preparing and/or revising communications, including proposals, reports, and presentations for all levels of management. Develops and revises procedures, defines processes, and delivers training to users and staff.

Produces quarterly management reports. Assists in the development of annual CICD reports. Monitors and verifies compliance with applicable new and existing policies, procedures, and standards.

Monitors and verifies compliance with applicable new and existing policies, procedures, and standards. Serves as CICD’s Security Liaison, Business Continuity Plan manager, Records Retention Liaison, and Safety Coordinator. Completes security access reviews and initiates access requests, as needed. Maintains the CICD’s Business Continuity Plan and organizes updates and tests as needed. Updates the CICD’s files as needed to comply with Records Retention schedules.

Orders and maintains CICD supplies and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Provides training to less experienced analytical staff.

 Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of higher education and/or experience.

Minimum 3 years direct work-related experience or equivalent combination of related higher education and experience for level II.  5 years for level III.

Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated administrative and communications experience and knowledge and experience with American Indian communities preferred.