Project Manager; Minnesota Kids Rise

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 “Go-To” education association by providing workshops, resources, services, and connections designed to help school boards save time, reduce expenses, govern efficiently, and stay inspired.

MSBA is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join the Communications and Member Engagement team to support the Minnesota Kids Rise initiative.

Minnesota Kids Rise is a statewide initiative that builds trust and pride in public schools by sharing real stories, local context, and clear information about how students and communities grow and succeed.

We recognize that people hear mixed messages about public schools, so we provide a balanced, nonpartisan view that highlights what is working, where improvement is happening, and what it means for students.

Led by a coalition of education organizations with the support of private businesses, non-profits, and Minnesotans, this effort brings together trusted voices and accessible data so Minnesotans can evaluate their schools with confidence.

At its core, this work is grounded in a simple belief: when students are supported and schools are strong, communities thrive. Source:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The MKR is a coalition of education organizations. A review of the initiative’s progress and impact will be conducted in June 2027, and a decision will be made about continuing the initiative. While MKR could become an ongoing initiative, if the initiative ends, the position will be discontinued.

This position has a hybrid working model. It also requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

The Project Manager will:

• Develop and manage the MKR project:
  • Develop and manage timelines, work plans, deliverables, and internal tracking systems and multiple external stakeholders and organizations.
  • Coordinate steering committee meetings, partner meetings, agendas, notes, and follow-up action items.
  • Manage logistics, coordination, and collaboration for statewide engagement efforts, website launches and maintenance, toolkit rollouts, presentations, and events.
  • Serve as a liaison and support relationship-building between school districts, coalition partners, education organizations, community stakeholders, vendors, and supporters.
  • Communicate and collaborate to ensure consistent communication, coordination, and follow-through across multiple partners and initiatives.
• Develop and oversee fundraising
  • Develop and implement fundraising action plans aligned to the project’s strategic priorities and sustainability goals.
  • Help drive fundraising efforts by securing support from foundations, businesses, sponsors, donors, and community partners.
  • Coordinate donor recognition, acknowledgements, reporting, and stewardship activities.
  • Track fundraising activities, grant deadlines, sponsorship commitments, and reporting requirements.
  • Assist in establishing systems and processes to support long-term fundraising sustainability.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with stakeholders.

• Working knowledge of standard computer software and technology (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and related programs), and social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, and time-management skills
• Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and proofreading skills and ability to apply journalistic standards consistently for a variety of purposes.
• Effective oral and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision and to collaborate with others as needed.

• Experience working with nonprofit organizations, public education, associations, advocacy initiatives, or coalition-based organizations.
• Experience with fundraising strategy, grant writing, sponsorship development, or donor stewardship.

We understand 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!

• Flexible Work Model: In-office or hybrid.
• Compensation: Starting salary range: $65 ,000 – 80,000/year, dependent on qualifications.
• Rest & Relaxation (annual amounts): 3 weeks of vacation, 10 paid holidays, 12 days of Earned Sick and Safe Time, plus 4 personal leave days per calendar year.
• Health & Wellness: Medical with HRA, HSA, and FSA options; dental; life; LTD; employee assistance program.
  
  Access to optional vision and other supplement coverages.
• Prepare for the Future: 401(k) retirement plan with generous matching contribution.

Anticipated start date – Flexible

Please direct questions to:
Tiffany Gustin ( tgustin or phone: )