Implementation Specialist, Contract Position

Implementation Specialist, Contract Position
DRI Goods, Inc. 03/24/2015
DRI Goods, Inc., Denver’s Retail Incubator, is an innovative, start-up 501(c)3
organization, founded in January 2014. We have a very active, fun, and engaging
board with lots of collective experience and passion. Though we are a new nonprofit, we experienced a huge trajectory of growth last year and are excited to be
seeking an Implementation Specialist to further expand our mission and increase our
capacity to impact entrepreneurs in the greater Denver area.
MISSION: DRI Goods’ mission is to cultivate entrepreneurship, revitalize underserved
communities and stimulate economic growth by training and providing capital and
space for small retailers. DRI Goods’ innovative model fills a void in the marketplace
which will provide a path for entrepreneurs to launch vibrant retail businesses who
otherwise would have been shut out from retail business ownership.
IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST - POSITION: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the
Implementation Specialist will have overall strategic and operational responsibility
for DRI Goods’ staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. S/he will
initially develop deep knowledge of field, core programs, operations, and business
plans. The Implementation Specialist develops and leads the organization to achieve
goals and represents DRI Goods, Inc. publicly in those services over which he/she is
responsible for conveying its message and mission. The position will start out parttime with potential to move to full-time.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Implementation Specialist is
responsible for the leadership in formulating and administering organizational goals
and policies, and acting in a manner consistent with DRI Goods' mission and values.
The Implementation Specialist leads and manages the development and operation of
projects to address the priorities and goals of the organization and will be
responsible for developing short term, long term, and strategic plans and priorities
and directs implementation.
Specifically, the scope of work for the Implementation Specialist position is:
Development Plan
• Objective: Ensure DRI Goods’ long-term viability and sustainability.
• Actions to Take: Create a comprehensive fund development plan for
the duration of FY 2015 and with projections with concrete goals and
actions through FY 2016.
o The fund development plan will identify at least $250,000 in
revenue per fiscal year with the target goal to raise at least
$125,000 each year.
2. Fundraising
• Objective: Raise capital for DRI Goods operating expenses,
Implementation Specialist salary, additional employee growth, and for
the Retail Loan Fund, allowing us to provide capital to the retail
entrepreneurs we serve.
• Actions to Take: The Implementation Specialist will lead the efforts and
take an active role in raising the $125,000 identified in the fund
development plan.
o Solicitations to individuals, corporations, and private
foundations.
o Event: Plan kick-off event and annual event in coordination with
the board.
3. Leadership & Management
• Objective: Actively engage and energize DRI Goods’ volunteers, board
members, event committees, alumni, partnering organizations, and
funders.
• Actions to Take:
o Board - Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of
Directors and recruit 3 – 5 new board members, as needed.
1.
o Community Partnerships – Identify and introduce DRI Goods to 3
– 5 new strategic partnerships (ex: non-profit organizations,
financial institutions, corporations, real estate organizations, etc.)
4. Organizational Infrastructure
• Objective: Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous
program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and
administration, fundraising, communications, and systems.
• Actions to Take: Create financial policies and procedures for the
organization, including:
o Conflict of interest policy
o Policies on volunteer management and responsibilities
o Financial controls and policies
5. Strategic Planning
• Objective: Ensure DRI Goods’ clarity of vision and direction.
• Actions to Take: Create a Strategic Plan for FY 2015 and FY 2016 which
incorporates fundraising plan, staffing plan, outreach plan and board
development plan.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Implementation Specialist will be
expected to:
• Participate effectively as a team member through communication,
cooperation, information sharing and problem solving.
• Perform and develop special projects as requested or assigned. Any other
tasks or duties as assigned.
• Lead, manage, and conduct strategic outreach to our key stakeholders such as
business development organizations, real estate developers and brokers,
Community Development Financial Institutions, banks, foundation,
municipalities, and others to help us achieve our mission and expand our
reach into the greater Denver area.
• Attend all monthly board meetings to update the Board of Directors on
current organization projects and delegate responsibilities to the board
responsibilities as needed.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS: The Implementation Specialist will be thoroughly committed
to DRI Goods’ mission. All candidates should have proven leadership, coaching,
development, and relationship management experience. Concrete demonstrable
experience and other qualifications include:
• Advanced degree, with at least 3 years of management experience; track
record of effectively leading and regionally and/or nationally scaling a
performance-and outcomes-based organization.
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to manage a budget, familiarity with Quickbooks, and create reports.
• Experience in non-profit sector.
• Embodies the entrepreneurial spirit to support this endeavor and its growth
within the Denver real estate/retail market.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively manage programs in a
leadership role.
• Proven track record of success raising capital through strategic partnerships,
networking, fundraising (including grant writing).
• Experience in the non-profit sector with knowledge of retail leasing and the
current retail climate.
• Possesses strong communication skills, both written and orally.
• Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to apply analytical skills for assessment and evaluation responsibility.
• Ability to apply problem solving skills that are essential in developing solutions
for unanticipated issues challenges.
• Intermediate knowledge of computers to input information, maintain program
data, create and generate reports, and create communications.
• Intermediate knowledge of social media – including Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn, Wordpress/Square Space, etc. for website management.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with DRI
Goods board and with a diverse client base.
COMPENSATION: The compensation for this contract position is $15,000 to be paid
according to specific benchmarks being reached during the contract period. These
benchmarks will agreed upon prior to the start of the contract.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DRI Goods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer
and will NOT discriminate on the grounds of gender, gender expression, creed,
sexual orientation, age, ability, race, marital status, or socioeconomic status. We
conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.
To apply for this position or for any follow up questions, please submit resume and
cover letter to: denverretailincubator@gmail.com.