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Job Description: Director of Operations

The Director of Operations will implement a strategic alignment of our operations and messaging to produce enhanced organizational structure that will yield more effective external partnerships and community impact. The Director of Operations will create systems for major stages in organizational processes from hiring, on-boarding, training, program implementation, and evaluation. They will provide tactical and strategic co-leadership to the team through a lens of equity and inclusion.

Specific duties are as follows: 

•  Collaborate with organizational and program leadership to establish and implement strategies and procedures for onboarding, training, and supporting staff.
•  Collaborate with organizational and program leadership to design practical and meaningful monitoring and evaluation strategies that advance program and organizational goals.
•  Lead efforts to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Partner with program directors to recruit top talent that aligns with workforce plans that support the overall business and growth goals.
• Establish and implement strategy for monitoring, retaining, and supporting applicants and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Identify and implement HR optimizing technology and approaches to develop a more uniform system of recruiting and tracking applicants that also addresses the goals of building a diverse and inclusive organization.
• Be an advocate for our core values and ensure all decisions, programs, and processes are aligned with our culture and core beliefs.
• Collaborate with organization leadership and development staff to build on strategic realignment and enhanced messaging to grow the organization’s funding sources.
• Provide and lead strategic alignment across programs to meet Strategic Plan goals and provide a meaningful experience for employees.
• Create and implement policies to reflect organizational values such as Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy and other needed policies as identified by Board and Staff.
• Create and manage financial and budget tracking systems in concert with Finance Director and Program Directors.
• Serve as a backup check and payroll processor. 

All ALT Employees: 

• Be in the office according to a predetermined schedule to answer email and messages, prepare detailed timesheets, coordinate with fellow staff
• Participate in grant management including grant writing support and reporting
• Write newsletter articles, and brochure and educational materials related to ALT’s programs and activities
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Be part of a team-provide support for all staff members in their respective duties 

Qualifications: 

•  Understanding of grants, federal funding and grant writing.
• Data entry and proficiency in computer skills.
• Understanding of how to create systems that enhance rather than hinder the work of the organization.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and administrative skills.  The candidate must show meticulous attention to detail and demonstrate accuracy and timeliness in record keeping, problem solving and tracking.
•  Vision and creativity
• Ability to successfully manage multiple assignments without close supervision. They must be able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Show flexibility, and comfortable with being part of a team effort.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Quickbooks, cloud software (e.g., Salesforce) and interest to learn new technological systems.
• Experience managing employees

Education:

Any combination of experience and education, Nonprofit Administration, Human Services, or Public Administration experience preferred.

Compensation:

This is a full-time position with benefits.  Pay will be commensurate with experience.

 To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to Hannah Johnson at hannah@athenslandtrust.org.