Join Our Team

At Mni Sota Fund, our work is rooted in community, care, and economic justice. We are a mission driven organization supporting individuals, families, and entrepreneurs through culturally grounded financial services and education.

Joining our team means showing up with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to serving community with respect and accountability. We believe in collaboration, learning together, and building systems that honor the people we serve.

If you are passionate about equity, community wealth building, and meaningful work, we invite you to explore our open positions below.

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 depending on qualifications

Type: FullTime / Salary

Deadline: Open until filled

To Apply

Submit Resume with Cover Letter 

To: andrea@mnisotafund.org 

Chief Operations Officer

Organization Overview

Established in 2011 as Bii Gii Wiin Community Development Loan Fund, Mni Sota Fund is an urbanand Native-led Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) based in the Twin Cities. We support the economic self-determination of Indigenous peoples throughout Mni Sota Makoce, the Land Where the Water Reflects the Clouds, known today as Minnesota. Through small business development, commercial and consumer lending, and financial wellness programs, Mni Sota Fund advances holistic Indigenous wealth-building that honors physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

  • Mission: We build Indigenous wealth

  • Vision: We envision flourishing and sustainable Indigenous economies rooted in self-determination and justice

  • Values: Integrity, Creativity, Leadership, Growth

Position Summary

The Chief Operating Officer serves as the organizational integrator for Mni Sota Fund, translating strategy into execution and ensuring the organization’s people, systems, finances, and programs operate in alignment with mission, values, and long term vision.

This role provides enterprise level operational leadership, bringing clarity to decision making, accountability, and cross functional execution as the organization continues to grow and scale. The Chief Operating Officer partners closely with the Chief Executive Officer and senior leaders to strengthen organizational infrastructure, leadership capacity, and operational sustainability, while maintaining deep alignment with community centered and Indigenous led values.

The ideal candidate is a grounded, relational leader who believes strong internal operations are essential to community self determination. They lead with integrity and transparency, bring creativity to problem solving, nurture leadership at all levels, and approach growth as a continuous learning process. They understand that operational excellence is not separate from mission, but a vital expression of it.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate organizational strategy and Board priorities into clear operational plans, sequencing, and performance metrics

  • Serve as the organizational integrator, aligning people, programs, systems, and resources to support effective execution

  • Partner closely with the Chief Executive Officer to clarify roles, decision rights, and accountability across leadership and teams

  • Act as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team on organizational design, growth, and sustainability

  • Partner with finance leadership to ensure budget alignment, financial controls, and audit readiness in support of organizational sustainability

  • Design, strengthen, and scale operational systems that support mission aligned service delivery and future growth

  • Ensure operational readiness across jurisdictions, including nonprofit, Community Development Financial Institution, employment, and lending compliance

  • Oversee organizational infrastructure, including technology systems, data management, facilities, and vendor relationships

  • Establish operational standards, dashboards, and internal controls that support accountability and data informed decision making

  • Foster a workplace culture rooted in Integrity, Creativity, Leadership, and Growth

  • Ensure equitable, transparent, and culturally responsive people practices in partnership with People and Human Resources leadership

  • Ensure people systems are aligned with organizational values, equity commitments, and operational goals as the organization scales

  • Strengthen leadership capacity across teams through clear expectations, accountability frameworks, and performance standards

  • Support leaders in navigating operational and people related trade offs and cross functional challenges

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risk across operations, finance, compliance, technology, and people systems

  • Ensure strong internal policies, procedures, and documentation that support transparency and long term sustainability

  • Support organizational risk management, including contracts, insurance, and regulatory compliance

  • Support Board operations through clear reporting, dashboards, and planning materials in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer

  • Ensure operational integrity of lending and financial wellness programs in alignment with Community Development Financial Institution standards and funder expectations

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications     

  • Seven or more years of progressive leadership experience in operations, administration, or organizational management

  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross functional systems and teams

  • Strong understanding of nonprofit operations, compliance, and organizational governance. Community Development Financial Institution or financial services experience is a plus

  • Proven ability to operate as an organizational integrator, aligning strategy with execution across functions

  • Experience leading with equity, accountability, and shared leadership principles

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort working with senior leaders and Boards

  • Experience working in Indigenous led, Native serving, or community based organizations is preferred

  • Familiarity with grant funded environments, lending operations, and funder compliance is preferred

  • Experience supporting organizational growth, systems change, or operational transformation is preferred

  • Lived experience or deep cultural humility working with Indigenous communities is preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Mni Sota Fund is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity orexpression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect the communities we serve.