Operations Director

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Operations to lead our operational strategies and ensure the efficient functioning of our organization. This is a full-time, salaried and exempt position with a four-day work week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; closed on Thursday) with occasional night and weekend hours. This position will be responsible for day to day oversight of the organization’s programs, operations, community engagement, and evaluation efforts. This position assists the Executive Director with executing the organization’s mission, vision and strategic plan. The Operations Director leads by example while creating and maintaining a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work culture.

Duties

Operations and Programs

• Oversee and manage staff: hiring, orientation, training, scheduling and development.
• Manage and evaluate work plans, objectives and goals, ensuring operations and programs are running effectively, efficiently, safely and collaboratively in accordance with standard processes, policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage training plans for personal and professional development of staff, including but not limited to safe food handling training, diversity awareness and trauma informed care training.
• Oversee the organization, cleanliness and maintenance of Grove Christian Outreach Center facility, vehicles, equipment, and off-site storage facility.
• Ensure daily compliance with safe food handling practices and sanitation protocols in all aspects of the operation.
• Oversee program development and implementation in collaboration with staff and community input.
• Work with Executive Director on development, management and oversight of operations and program budgets.
• Communicate with Development Manager needs for grants and other funding for programs and operations.
• Oversee data collection, reporting and record-keeping requirements ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completion.
• Provide regular operations updates to the Executive Director.

Community Engagement

• Build, cultivate and manage strategic relationships and partnerships to achieve effective collaborations with community partners.

Evaluation

• Develop monitoring and evaluation activities with the goal to identify promising, evidence-based strategies that promote overall health and equity.

Experience

• Proven experience in operations management or a similar leadership role within a relevant industry.
• Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and execution, with a focus on achieving measurable results.
• Experience in healthy food initiatives, free food programs, community health, food insecurity, or relevant field desirable.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with experience in managing vendor relationships.
• Proficiency in project management principles and tools to oversee complex initiatives effectively.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams at all levels of the organization.
• A track record of successful business development efforts that have contributed to organizational growth.

Join us as we strive for excellence in our operations, driving innovation and success throughout the organization!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000