What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Director position at Highlands Center for Natural History?
Title: Operations Director
Reports To: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt
Salary Range: $47,000-57,000
Benefits: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family Leave, Retirement Contribution, Life Insurance, Flexible and Remote Work Schedule Options
Role Summary
The Operations Director is responsible for the leadership and management of all of the organization’s operations, communications and outreach. This is a site-based role and requires evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities
General Operational Oversight:
● Develops, facilitates and manages workflow systems and processes
● Directs marketing, communication and outreach efforts
● Works with the Executive Director to facilitate staff meetings and lead staff in daily operations
● Works with the Facilities Director to manage logistics, and safety in support of all programs, events, initiatives and visitation activities
Human Resources:
● Ensure practices of staff and volunteers are in line with policy
● Manage record keeping efforts associated with staff and volunteers
Financial Management:
● Manages data and develops financial trend and dashboard reports
● Works with the Executive Director to ensure organizational operations within a budget
Earned Income, Fundraising and Development:
● Overseas earned income operations
● Manages the operations of fundraising events and efforts
● Works with the Executive Director in support of all development efforts
Staff Oversight:
● Leads, supervises and manages all operations staff
Qualifications
A successful Operations Director possesses the knowledge, abilities, skills and characteristics associated with nonprofit leadership and management. These qualifications of the OD will be derived from a blend of education and experience. These include a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in operations or logistics coordination. Desired qualifications include advanced training(s) in a related field(s), 2 or more years of experience in natural history education and/or nonprofit management, and experience supervision staff.
General Operational Oversight:
● Knowledge of workflow systems and processes, especially as related to nonprofits
● Strong management skills
● Organizational skills, especially in managing and scheduling and living/breathing load of events, programs, and initiatives
● Ability to make and communicate decisions effectively
● A growth mindset focused on deepening the impact of all operations and initiatives and the ability to bring out the same in others
Human Resources:
● Knowledge and skills associated with best practices in human resources specific to staff and volunteers
● Ability to maintain accurate records and manage databases
Financial Management:
● Knowledge and skills associated with budgeting and operating within one, and exercising cost saving measures
● Ability to create and interpret financial reports and trends
Earned Income, Fundraising and Development:
● Knowledge of the nonprofit funding sources and practices in developing resources
● Ability to coordinate events and direct others in the same
● High ethical standards of conduct, including trustworthiness and ability to maintain confidential information
Staff Oversight:
● Ability to lead a diverse team of full-time and part-time staff
● Strong communication skills, including skills specific to conflict resolution
● Character that reflects the values and mission of the organization and the skills to cultivate these values in others - including a passion for and experience related to natural history
Highlands Center for Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
TO APPLY: Send Cover letter, resume and three professional references to:
Sarah Vincent, Executive Director: svincent@highlandscenter.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,000 - $57,000
