Job Openings

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please see our current job openings below.

The Karen Organization of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Development Director

Full-time position; $75,000 – $85,000 annually plus benefits

The Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM) seeks a driven, creative, and collaborative fundraising professional to join our growing team as the Development Director. The Development Director will oversee KOM’s fund development strategy—including government contracts/grants, foundation grants, individual/corporate donors, and special events—to maintain current program budgets and plan for future growth. As a member of KOM’s senior leadership team, the Development Director will also have important roles in building relationships across sectors, representing the organization and community priorities, and building a healthy and inclusive work environment for all employees.

Youth & New Arrival Services Program Director

Full-time position; $70,000 – $80,000 annually plus benefits

KOM seeks an experienced human services professional to lead our programs serving refugees within 5 years of arrival as well as refugee youth in grades 6-12. The Program Director directly supervises two Program Managers (Youth Programs and New Arrival Programs) who support a team of over 10 direct service employees. The Program Director will work with staff and contracted partners to design and implement programs in the areas of: youth after-school and summer enrichment (Karen Club and What’s Next), MNsure outreach and enrollment, civic engagement, and the state’s refugee resettlement network (including employment, youth, and social services).

Resettlement Employment Navigator at KOM

Full-time w/ a stipend of $1,100 paid every 2 weeks plus other benefits

We are currently recruiting for the 2023-24 program year with opportunities beginning in October or January. This is an AmeriCorps member position with Resettlement Corps and your commitment will be 40 hours per week. The Resettlement Employment Navigator supports the long-term resettlement of immigrants and refugees in Minnesota. The Resettlement Employment Navigator is placed at a service site and will establish a relationship with everyone on their caseload. This position will help clients navigate employment resources and services, including the supports necessary to obtain and retain employment in the United States.

Family Coach Navigator at KOM (2 open positions)

2 Full-time positions open w/ a stipend of $1,100 paid every 2 weeks plus other benefits

We are currently recruiting for the 2023-24 program year with opportunities beginning in October or January. This is an AmeriCorps member position with Resettlement Corps and your commitment will be 40 hours per week. Family Coach Navigators serve to make a difference for the long-term resettlement of immigrants and refugees in Minnesota. The Family Coach Navigator is placed at a service site. In close collaboration with Resettlement Network coaches, they will establish a relationship with each family on their caseload and support their long-term individual and family educational goals, develop their understanding of education systems and opportunities, and support their continued integration into communities.