Director of Business Growth & Optimization

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

Job Summary:

• Accelerate the long-term, sustainable growth of LSS services through the identification and pursuit of opportunities such as strategic partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, services expansion, and/or the addition of new programs.
• Lead business optimization projects for improved performance of existing service lines to result in greater financial viability, operational efficiency, and ultimately, scalability.
• Lead sales and outreach strategy development and leadership coaching for priority Lines of Service.
• Provide interim line of service management and leadership, as appropriate.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Non-profit Administration, Communications or related field required; Master's degree required or minimum 10 years experience.
• Eight or more years' experience in management ($10m+ budget responsibility), relationship-building, strategic planning, sales, management.
• Proven track record of growing revenue, market share, and operational efficiencies through strategic internal and external initiatives.
• Experience in business coaching, training and consulting.
• Skills in financial reporting, projections, and market analysis.
• The capacity to be highly adaptive to different work/personal cultures and work from a racial equity lens.
• Demonstrated strong collaborative skills evidenced through leading or managing large initiatives.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and adjust priorities frequently as organizational needs shift.
• Valid driver's license and access to transportation.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.