Director, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Programs (Statewide)

Lutheran Social Service of MN; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Hands & Voices is seeking a collaborative leader to oversee statewide programs supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. Through a family-centered, peer-to-peer approach, the Director helps ensure families have access to trusted information, meaningful connections, and resources that support their child’s growth, development, and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities include leading and growing programs, supervising staff, managing operations and

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree and at least five years of leadership, management, or related experience.
• Must be a parent of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing.
• ASL and/or Cued Speech proficiency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Minnesota Hands & Voices and DHH Role Model programs.
• Supervise, support, and develop a dedicated team while fostering a collaborative culture.
• Oversee program operations, budgets, grants, contracts, quality outcomes, and evaluation activities.
• Build partnerships with families, community organizations, funders, referral partners, and stakeholders.
• Identify funding opportunities and support long-term program sustainability and growth.
• Represent the organization in community collaborations and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Grants

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Minnesota Hands & Voices is seeking a collaborative leader to oversee statewide programs supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. Through a family-centered, peer-to-peer approach, the Director helps ensure families have access to trusted information, meaningful connections, and resources that support their child’s growth, development, and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities include leading and growing programs, supervising staff, managing operations and