Director of Operations and Strategy
$120,000–$130,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Develop and sustain people, operations, work plans, and budgets to enable effective partnerships and community service. Lead the team of directors and people operations, overseeing hiring, onboarding, and professional development for 10-12 core staff and 35+ contractors. Build and improve systems for finance, knowledge management, data integrity, and JEDI initiatives while ensuring operational integrity across programmatic endeavors. Set up values-rooted processes, standard operating procedures, and impact assessment tools to drive performance and efficiency. Oversee monthly payroll, financial reporting, and annual budgeting in partnership with the CEO and department heads. Cultivate a mission-aligned talent pipeline and foster a just, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
Required Qualifications
- Proven track record of planning and directing an organization's strategy, programs, and operations, with knowledge of proven processes and practices for rapidly growing organizations
- 5-7 years of senior management and executive experience, including experience with managing organizational budgets, planning, and high-level decision-making
- Experience creating, implementing, and overseeing complex initiatives, collaborating across multiple teams with multiple partners, and using effective technological solutions to achieve goals
- Strong track record of managing organizational and team performance, including building and motivating teams, setting clear performance objectives, managing staff, setting up organizational systems, and supporting the professional development and success of each team member
- Track record of success in the management of financial systems, including grant management
- Demonstrated experience developing a budget, managing financial oversight and responsibility, and leading a team through the budgeting process
- Prior non-profit and/or social enterprise experience
- Experience in, and deep commitment to the advancement of a culture of race equity in all people processes and business processes and to playing a leadership role in creating a positive, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment
- An undergraduate degree required
Desired Qualifications
- An advanced degree in nonprofit or business management or related a plus
- Familiarity with OpEd Project programs and curriculum, ideally having participated in one of the organization's core programs
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