REPORTS TO: Vice President, Partnership Strategy
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt (Salaried)
SALARY RANGE: 190,000 - $210,000
GREATER MSP PARTNERSHIP
GREATER MSP is a cross-sector partnership of more than 300 leading businesses, cities, universities, counties, foundations, and community organizations. The mission of the GREATER MSP Partnership is to grow the economy of the 15-county Minneapolis-Saint Paul region and create economic opportunity for all residents of the region. To do this, our partnership is executing a comprehensive regional economic development strategy focused on growing jobs, talent, and capital across the region, including in areas like medical technology innovation, semiconductors, sustainable aviation fuels, and much more. Learn more about GREATER MSP at www.greatermsp.org.
MBOLD is a CEO-driven coalition of the GREATER MSP Partnership comprised of leading Minnesota-based food and agriculture companies and innovators. We accelerate bold, innovative solutions to growing global food demand in the face of natural resource limitations and an increasingly volatile climate. No single company or organization can solve these challenges alone. MBOLD leaders are committed to working together differently through pre-competitive collaboration to drive progress at scale.
MBOLD brings collective expertise and global supply chains together to drive action. The MBOLD coalition is focused on growing global impact in several areas, including innovation in protein sustainability, agricultural resiliency, and circular economies for plastic packaging. Global initiatives such as the MBOLD Protein Catalyst are de-risking new food and agricultural pathways, accelerating innovation, building new markets for farmers, scaling up high growth companies, and more.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The MBOLD Managing Director plays a central executive leadership role in driving action across the diverse MBOLD coalition of leaders. The Managing Director designs and accelerates pre-competitive collaboration by working with CEOs and executive-level leaders as well as subject matter experts from many companies and organizations. This position is a significant opportunity for creativity and generating impact at scale.
The Managing Director will work with MBOLD leaders to scale existing efforts while identifying and tackling emergent needs and opportunities. The Managing Director is part of a senior leadership team at GREATER MSP and will work alongside other senior leaders of GREATER MSP to advance allied efforts in areas such as business investment, research & intelligence, communications, and bioeconomy.
Primary Responsibilities
Align and lead a growing alliance of partners working together to build and execute strategies that produce global impact, including:
MBOLD coalition Executive Council and Steering Team, comprised of CEO’s and other senior food and agriculture executives
MBOLD project teams comprised of subject matter experts across the food and agriculture industry and allied organizations
Local, national, and international partners, such as companies, government agencies, farm organizations, and research institutions
Managing MBOLD staff and contractors, including MBOLD’s Director of Agricultural Resiliency and Project Manager
Execute and scale a growing portfolio of groundbreaking, pre-competitive initiatives among MBOLD members and partners, such as:
MBOLD Protein Catalyst, which is driving innovation and sustainability with traditional and plant-based proteins
Advancing Agricultural Resilience, including soil health and water stewardship and market building efforts to foster more diversified agricultural systems
Plastic packaging initiatives to advance circularity
Work as part of an integrated leadership team across the GREATER MSP Partnership to:
Learn from and inform parallel system-building efforts to grow the state’s economy by tackling global challenges
Leverage GREATER MSP capabilities in areas such as research, communications, operations, strategy, and business investment
Establish and deepen relationships with key partners around the world
Ensure Minnesota becomes known as a place that is accelerating critical solutions for the future of food and agriculture, including:
Identifying strategic opportunities for MBOLD leaders to share stories
Working with national and global partners on convenings and events
Leveraging GREATER MSP Marketing and Communications team on PR and marketing strategies to communicate wins
Identifying opportunities to build relationships with media; seizing earned media spots
Evolving MBOLD operating model to continue growing impact, including:
Working with MBOLD Chair and Executive Council to grow the coalition and establish vision for future efforts,
Partnering with national and global philanthropic leaders, businesses, government agencies, and others to scale key initiatives
Identifying opportunities to fully activate and leverage expertise and capabilities of MBOLD members and partners
Qualifications
Experience:
10+ years of relevant professional experience in business, government or non-profit sector
Expertise in U.S. food and agriculture systems
5+ years of senior executive leadership experience, including a track record of leading in coalitions and experience working with diverse teams
Demonstrated strength in taking on complex challenges and building solutions with participation by many team members and partners
Ability to engage multiple stakeholders across diverse experiences/backgrounds
Highly skilled at executive-level communication; able to serve as a credible spokesperson and communicator
Comfortable working with a high degree of ambiguity
Creativity and a passion for solving tough challenges in food and agriculture ecosystems
Relevant regional and national relationships and fundraising experience a plus
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree strongly preferred
Required Skills:
A track record of building coalitions and/or successfully leading complex multi-stakeholder projects and teams
Ability to develop strategy and turn it into action that delivers results
Excellent verbal/written communication skills with multiple audiences, including executives
Proven ability to form relationships and credibility with a diverse set of people consistently
The ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, deadline-driven environment often managing multiple issues and projects simultaneously
Strong critical thinking skills with the flexibility to respond to shifting priorities and new opportunities
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES & COMMITMENT
Entrepreneurial mindset (passion, enthusiasm, self-starter)
Exhibits high integrity
Ability to be proactive & take initiative
Demonstrated success working in teams
Hardworking, humble approach to work
Consistently provides quality results
Responsible work ethic
Demonstrated cross-cultural competency
Highly motivated by challenges
Value and vision driven
Positive can-do attitude
Well organized work habits
Reliable, with a ready-to-help disposition
Positive approach to problem solving
WORK ENVIRONMENT
To perform work successfully, the employee must demonstrate the skills, competencies, and capabilities required to carry out each responsibility effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions
Work Arrangements
Hybrid (3 days in office; 2 days work from home)
Employment Expectations
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with the position. Additional duties may be assigned to support organizational goals
Physical Demands
Lift/move up to 30 lbs occasionally
Prolonged sitting at a computer
Occasional walking, standing, climbing stairs, and driving to meetings or events
Office Conditions
Typical office space and moderate noise levels
Temperature-controlled and compliant with OSHA safety rules
Emergency procedures and hazard reporting in place
Travel Requirements
Reliable transportation needed for travel
There may be some travel required to events/conferences as needed
Health & Safety
Safety protocols align with CDC and state guidelines
Wellness-focused perks such as flexible breaks, mental health days, PTO are encouraged
Employees are expected to report hazards and participate in safety drills
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit a cover letter and resume at: https://www.greatermsp.org/about-gmsp/careers/
GREAT MISSION. GREAT PEOPLE.
GREATER MSP connects top talent with engaging career opportunities by offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a generous benefit package.
GREATER MSP PARTNERSHIP VALUES
Accountability | Alignment | Inclusion | Innovation | Transparency
GREATER MSP is an Equal Opportunity and At-Will Employer, complying with all federal and state laws. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive work environment and providing competitive market-driven compensation with robust benefit packages. Together we are greater!
