Eastside
Pathways
JOB
DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Operations Manager
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
PURPOSE:
As the initial staff of this emerging organization,
the Operations Manager will help create and implement the Eastside Pathways structures
and systems to efficiently and effectively meet the needs of stakeholders and
fulfill its mission.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor
of Arts or Bachelor of Science, 3-5 years relevant work experience
Strong
communications skills, written and oral. Outstanding interpersonal skills with
the ability to manage volunteers and partnerships. Excellent organizational
skills with good attention to detail.
Ability to operate without direct supervision. Mastery of Microsoft Office and familiarity
with common online and social networking applications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Partner Network and Goal Groups:
Serve as
primary point of contact for Eastside Pathways partner organizations. Define and manage partnership agreements,
including mutually agreed upon goals and accountability.
Assist
volunteer facilitators in organizing and executing project work. Ensure communication and coordination across
all projects and initiatives.
Organize
all components of Partner and community meetings and connections.
Manage
Partner involvement in achieving the goals of the organization and its
initiatives, such as the Grade Level Reading Challenge.
Organizational Development:
Develop
and maintain organizational deliverables including base-line indicators,
extended stakeholder support, and strong staffing, communications, and implementation
plans.
Coordinate
and communicate the master schedule for the organization.
Engage,
deploy and support volunteers to ensure that the goals of the organization are
met.
Manage
day-to-day activities of the organization, including accounting and banking
transactions.
Evaluate
and oversee the organization’s technology needs.
Assist
the Executive Director in creating well documented policies, procedures and administrative systems following best
practices for a nonprofit business.
Communications:
Develop
marketing vehicles and initiatives to communicate Eastside Pathway’s goals and
programs to the greater community including through online and traditional media
and through partners.
Maintain
all organization communications, building the framework, including the website,
newsletter, social media, etc.
Create
and implement communication efforts around key initiatives and campaigns.
NOTE:
Because of the nature of this emerging organization and this position, the list
above is designed to be an initial concept for the position and other duties
and project may be assigned as the need arises.
As
described, the position is expected to require approximately 30
hours/week. The individual will work
from a home base and provide their own computer, phone line, internet
connectivity and other equipment.
Total
compensation will range from $40,000 - $55,000, depending on experience and
qualifications.
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION:
Eastside Pathways is a 501c3 organization.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
organization and prohibit discrimination in all our employment procedures,
training, programs and activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status,
genetic information, sexual orientation including gender expression or
identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or
military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability
or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a
disability, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification.
