Managing Director, MBOLD

POSITION: Managing Director, MBOLD

GREATER MSP TEAM: MBOLD

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Partnership Strategy

STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt (Salaried)

SALARY RANGE: 190,000 - 210,000

GREATER MSP PARTNERSHIP

GREATER MSP is a cross‑sector partnership of more than 300 leading businesses, cities, universities, counties, foundations, and community organizations. The mission of the GREATER MSP Partnership is to grow the economy of the 15‑county Minneapolis‑Saint Paul region and create economic opportunity for all residents of the region. To do this, our partnership is executing a comprehensive regional economic development strategy focused on growing jobs, talent, and capital across the region, including in areas like medical technology innovation, semiconductors, sustainable aviation fuels, and much more. Learn more about GREATER MSP at

MBOLD

MBOLD is a CEO‑driven coalition of the GREATER MSP Partnership comprised of leading Minnesota‑based food and agriculture companies and innovators. We accelerate bold, innovative solutions to growing global food demand in the face of natural resource limitations and an increasingly volatile climate. No single company or organization can solve these challenges alone. MBOLD leaders are committed to working together differently through pre‑competitive collaboration to drive progress at scale.

MBOLD brings collective expertise and global supply chains together to drive action. The MBOLD coalition is focused on growing global impact in several areas, including innovation in protein sustainability, agricultural resiliency, and circular economies for plastic packaging. Global initiatives such as the MBOLD Protein Catalyst are de‑risking new food and agricultural pathways, accelerating innovation, building new markets for farmers, scaling up high growth companies, and more.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The MBOLD Managing Director plays a central executive leadership role in driving action across the diverse MBOLD coalition of leaders. The Managing Director designs and accelerates pre‑competitive collaboration by working with CEOs and executive‑level leaders as well as subject matter experts from many companies and organizations. This position is a significant opportunity for creativity and generating impact at scale.

The Managing Director will work with MBOLD leaders to scale existing efforts while identifying and tackling emergent needs and opportunities. The Managing Director is part of a senior leadership team at GREATER MSP and will work alongside other senior leaders of GREATER MSP to advance allied efforts in areas such as business investment, research & intelligence, communications, and bioeconomy.

Primary Responsibilities

Align and lead a growing alliance of partners working together to build and execute strategies that produce global impact, including:

• MBOLD coalition Executive Council and Steering Team, comprised of CEO’s and other senior food and agriculture executives
• MBOLD project teams comprised of subject matter experts across the food and agriculture industry and allied organizations
• Local, national, and international partners, such as companies, government agencies, farm organizations, and research institutions
• Managing MBOLD staff and contractors, including MBOLD’s Director of Agricultural Resiliency and Project Manager

Execute and scale a growing portfolio of groundbreaking, pre‑competitive initiatives among MBOLD members and partners, such as:

• MBOLD Protein Catalyst, which is driving innovation and sustainability with traditional and plant‑based proteins
• Advancing Agricultural Resilience, including soil health and water stewardship and market building efforts to foster more diversified agricultural systems
• Plastic packaging initiatives to advance circularity

Work as part of an integrated leadership team across the GREATER MSP Partnership to:

• Learn from and inform parallel system‑building efforts to grow the state’s economy by tackling global challenges
• Leverage GREATER MSP capabilities in areas such as research, communications, operations, strategy, and business investment
• Establish and deepen relationships with key partners around the world

Ensure Minnesota becomes known as a place that is accelerating critical solutions for the future of food and agriculture, including:

• Identifying strategic opportunities for MBOLD leaders to share stories
• Working with national and global partners on convenings and events
• Leveraging GREATER MSP Marketing and Communications team on PR and marketing strategies to communicate wins
• Identifying opportunities to build relationships with media; seizing earned media spots

Evolving MBOLD operating model to continue growing impact, including:

• Working with MBOLD Chair and Executive Council to grow the coalition and establish vision for future efforts
• Partnering with national and global philanthropic leaders, businesses, government agencies, and others to scale key initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to fully activate and leverage expertise and capabilities of MBOLD members and partners

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in business, government or non‑profit sector
• Expertise in U.S. food and agriculture systems
• 5+ years of senior executive leadership experience, including a track record of leading in coalitions and experience working with diverse teams
• Demonstrated strength in taking on complex challenges and building solutions with participation by many team members and partners
• Ability to engage multiple stakeholders across diverse experiences/backgrounds
• Highly skilled at executive‑level communication; able to serve as a credible spokesperson and communicator
• Comfortable working with a high degree of ambiguity
• Creativity and a passion for solving tough challenges in food and agriculture ecosystems
• Relevant regional and national relationships and fundraising experience a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree strongly preferred

Required Skills

• A track record of building coalitions and/or successfully leading complex multi‑stakeholder projects and teams
• Ability to develop strategy and turn it into action that delivers results
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills with multiple audiences, including executives
• Proven ability to form relationships and credibility with a diverse set of people consistently
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, deadline‑driven environment often managing multiple issues and projects simultaneously
• Strong critical thinking skills with the flexibility to respond to shifting priorities and new opportunities

CULTURAL COMPETENCIES & COMMITMENT

• Entrepreneurial mindset (passion, enthusiasm, self‑starter)
• Exhibits high integrity
• Ability to be proactive & take initiative
• Demonstrated success working in teams
• Hardworking, humble approach to work
• Consistently provides quality results
• Responsible work ethic
• Demonstrated cross‑cultural competency
• Highly motivated by challenges
• Value and vision driven
• Positive can‑do attitude
• Well organized work habits
• Reliable, with a ready‑to‑help disposition
• Positive approach to problem solving

WORK ENVIRONMENT

To perform work successfully, the employee must demonstrate the skills, competencies, and capabilities required to carry out each responsibility effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Work Arrangements

• Hybrid (3 days in office; 2 days work from home)

Employment Expectations

• This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with the position. Additional duties may be assigned to support organizational goals.

Physical Demands

• Lift/move up to 30 lbs occasionally
• Prolonged sitting at a computer
• Occasional walking, standing, climbing stairs, and driving to meetings or events

Office Conditions

• Typical office space and moderate noise levels
• Temperature‑controlled and compliant with OSHA safety rules
• Emergency procedures and hazard reporting in place

Travel Requirements

• Reliable transportation needed for travel
• There may be some travel required to events/conferences as needed

Health & Safety

• Safety protocols align with CDC and state guidelines
• Wellness‑focused perks such as flexible breaks, mental health days, PTO are encouraged
• Employees are expected to report hazards and participate in safety drills

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit a cover letter and resume at:

GREAT MISSION. GREAT PEOPLE.

GREATER MSP connects top talent with engaging career opportunities by offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a generous benefit package.

GREATER MSP PARTNERSHIP VALUES

Accountability | Alignment | Inclusion | Innovation | Transparency

GREATER MSP is an Equal Opportunity and At‑Will Employer, complying with all federal and state laws. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive work environment and providing competitive market‑driven compensation with robust benefit packages. Together we are greater!

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