CPNA is hiring! 

WHO IS CPNA?

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The CPNA represents the interests of residents of the Columbia Park Neighborhood located in Northeast Minneapolis. Columbia Park is rich with natural beauty and dynamic parks. The boundaries are 37th Avenue on the North, 27th Avenue on the South, Central Avenue on the East and Main Street on the West.

Columbia Park proudly hosts up and coming businesses like Lucky Shots Pickleball Club and Brother Justice Whiskey Distillery. Columbia Park is also home to two outstanding parks, Hi-View and Columbia Park. Our neighborhood boasts a leash-free dog park, miles of walking and biking paths, a golf course, wading pool, three playgrounds, and acres of picnic and green space available for community use.

 

The mission of CPNA is to build community, promote community service within Columbia Park, and organize to improve and unite our neighborhood. CPNA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is primarily funded by a City of Minneapolis neighborhood organization funding program. CPNA has recently relaunched in 2025, and is a dynamic organization in the process of growing and building an equitable, sustainable, and inclusive organization committed to benefiting all residents of Columbia Park. We are looking for someone to help us manage the administrative needs as we build and expand the CPNA.

 

ABOUT THE ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR POSITION

CPNA is looking for an organized and driven community leader to support the organization in administrative matters and growing in internal and external capacity. This is a fixed-term, contract position with a 3 month probationary period otherwise lasting until December 31, 2026. The contract administrative coordinator will work 20 hours per month. 

 

The Administrative Coordinator reports to the CPNA Executive Committee, supervised by the CPNA Board President, is accountable to the CPNA Board of Directors, and can engage and respond to the needs and concerns of Columbia Park residents. The Coordinator will work closely with the CPNA Board or Directors to complete organizational administration tasks and community engagement in order to support our growing organization.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will vary based on CPNA needs and programmatic season and may include a combination of the following:

 

Governance & Board Support

Tasks could include:

• Guide and manage the volunteer board in accordance with established bylaws and programmatic/funding requirements

• Coordinate CPNA’s monthly open board meetings (2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm) and provide administrative support during the meeting, including promoting meetings to neighbors, setting the agenda, coordinating guests, note taking, coordinating virtual access to meetings, and follow ups.

• Support the Board of Directors in managing key aspects of the organization, such as governance, organizational development, program and event development and evaluation, finances, fundraising, securing vendors and contract support, internal and external communications.

• Assist the board president and treasurer with overseeing finances, paying regular monthly bills, and obtaining reimbursement with city funders

• Support CPNA committees in programing administrative needs

• Develop relationships with key governmental and organizational stakeholders (MNDOT, Parks Board, MetroTransit), including compiling a database of contacts for the CPNA Board

• Assist in compiling, processing and understanding data from CPNA’s 2025/2026 equitable engagement survey

 

Operations & Administrative Systems

• Set up systems and protocols to support the smooth and efficient operation of CPNA

• Build a CPNA administrative handbook with relevant information on the organizational logistics as a key deliverable including creating an external communications protocol for promoting community and other events

• Volunteer support, recruitment, training, and, management

 

Communications & Marketing

Tasks could include:

• Facilitate community communications and promotion of events, such as managing email promotions, flyering, social media posts, and mailings

• Update and maintain CPNA’s website

• Manage social media platforms

 

Events & Programming

Tasks could include:

• Assist with logistics and planning for 2026 and 2027 CPNA events, such as Lucky Shots pickleball, earth day, and other events set by the Board of Directors

• Assist in any 2026 event planning, logistics and execution including attending and supporting events as needed and available

COMPENSATION

CPNA will compensate $30 an hour for 20 hours a month. Please note that this is a contract position lasting until December 31, 2026 with a 3 month probationary period. The contractor will be expected to submit monthly invoices for time rendered. 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

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Must have skills:

• Nonprofit administration experience or experience/training in the primary areas of responsibility

• Software experience including social media platforms (instagram, facebook), Web developers such as Wix, QuickBooks or other financial software, Microsoft 365*, and Canva

• People skills, that includes the ability to manage people, effectively address resident concerns, productively handle conflict, and attract neighbors to get more involved with CPNA

• Ability to build relationships and coalitions with individuals and organizations (funders, partner organizations, governmental entities, and community groups)

• Comfortable working collaboratively with others in achieving shared goals

• Reliable and able to work independently, as well as manage volunteers

• Must be comfortable working with diverse communities

• Comfortable planning and coordinating events

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organized

Nice to have skills:

• Proficient in spoken and written Spanish or another language relevant to the Columbia Park neighborhood (Somali, Arabic, French)

• Community organizing experience

• Event planning and coordination experience

• Previous experience supporting neighborhoods associations or working for the City of Minneapolis in another capacity

• Ability to quickly jump in to provide immediate support to the CPNA Board of Directors

Our ideal candidate is:

• Trustworthy, patient, persistent, and communicative

• Can work well in teams when needed and can also be a self-directed worker

• Can unify people, is outgoing and welcoming, and committed to building community power and relationships in Minneapolis

• Enjoys challenges, and approaches them with curiosity and creativity

• Proven track record of reliability 

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SUPPORT PROVIDED

The Administrative Coordinator will work closely with the Board President and Vice President to receive and check-in on assignments on a weekly basis. The Board of Directors will work to train and provide support on an as-needed basis throughout the duration of the contract position. 

 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please send an email to admin@columbiaparkneighborhoos.org and include your resume, cover letter detailing your interest in supporting CPNA, and the contact information of two references. We are looking to interview within 30 days of posting and will have interviews on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.