Director of Operations & Development - Recycling and Waste Management
Company: Ltd Global
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
- Full-time
- On-site, San FranciscoAbout the organizationOur client is a
non-profit organization that provides professional job-training and
educational development opportunities for individuals aged 18-26
through a variety of environmentally focused, community
service-based programs. In coordination with job-training and
educational attainment, the organization offers wrap-around
services such as housing assistance and mental health and wellness
referrals. Their aim is to reduce social and financial barriers
while uplifting low-income and disadvantaged communities in San
Francisco. The organization focuses on two job-training pathways:
natural resources management and recycling, which includes
activities such as landscaping maintenance, trail building, and
recycling projects.Job SummaryReporting to the Executive Director,
the Director of Operations & Development helps ensure the
organization's success and sustainability by contributing to the
accomplishment of the organization's mission, business goals and
vision by being primarily responsible for enhancing the
organization's members. Development Department/services and
developing, planning, and implementing the Corps' Career Pathways
Program. The Director of members Development will partner with
their colleagues to ensure the long-term sustainability and
strategic growth of the organization, meet members' needs through
wrap-around support, and represent the agency.Key Areas of
Responsibility
- Program Management and Reporting
- Facilitation and Partnerships
- Strategy and Oversight
- Staff Management
- Program Management and Reporting
- Provide general oversight associated with the organization's
members Development Department. This includes contractual
requirements and deliverables; program development, delivery, and
evaluation; and, financial planning and budgetary requirements, as
well as impacts of program activities on cash flow.
- Maintain close liaisons with other department including our
Academic Education Partner in planning and development of
appropriate support services for members and students.
- Oversee all activities as it relates to the San Francisco
Unified School District
- Provide leadership in the formulation, implementation, and
evaluation of objectives and priorities for the members Development
Department.
- Independently carry out major members Development Program
responsibilities under the Executive Director's purview such as
monitoring and evaluating activities, developing funding
opportunities, serving as facilitator of key program development
committees, strategizing with senior level staff for effective
program delivery and engaging bridge employers for internships and
job opportunities for members at exit.
- Ensure the necessary systems, processes and tools are in place
to support facilitation, collection and communication of relevant
information generated by the organization's programs.
- Monitor the level of members integration across programs and
seek opportunities to enhance integration, capacity, and
diversity.
- Establish and execute consistent, objective program performance
standards of accountability.
- Facilitation and Partnerships
- Develop partnerships and relationships with prospective
partners to move the program into areas of service and activities
that have the greatest potential for long-term program stability;
specifically, identify and cultivate relationships to ensure the
success of the CCLB's Intake, Training, and Transition programing
and the CCLB's vision to ensure post-CCLB placement and success,
e.g., employment or enroll them in college at exit.
- Establish relationships with resource providers to ensure that
the whole-person needs of members are being addressed.
- Represent the organization to public and private partners and
elected officials and collaborate and network with state and
national organizations to maximize opportunities and position the
agency for growth and sustainability; represent the organization at
public and private events.
- Serve as liaison with granting/funding agencies to effectively
communicate the objectives of the members Development Department to
assure that program goals are successfully accomplished; ensure
compliance of program operations.
- Strategy and Oversight
- Provide effective and inspiring leadership, as well as
stewardship, of the organization by being actively involved in
development, planning and implementation and members Development
service delivery; implement and lead a continuous quality
improvement process through the members Development Department,
focused on systems/process improvements.
- Identify organizational core competencies as part of the
strategic planning process and seek opportunities to create
operational synergies with partner organizations in the
future.
- Provide expert advice to all staff with respect to best
practices in workforce development programs/activities.
- Collaborate with the Executive Management Team in developing
the vision for the future.
- Identify best practices in achieving organization's mission by
researching industry and related events, publications, and
announcements.
- Protect organization's value by keeping information
confidential.
- Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different requests and exploring
opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Staff Management
- Supervise 2-3 support services staff whose responsibilities
include recruitment, case management, wrap-around services,
transition services, and scholarship program activities
oversight.
- Meet regularly with direct reports and the Executive Director
to discuss successes, roadblocks, and action plans associated with
key responsibilities and related processes and goals.
- Lead a high performing team of program staff to the next level
by further developing and implementing recruitment, training, and
retention strategies.
- Provide clear and actionable goals for staff and monitors their
progress; appropriately address performance issues, which includes
recognition, corrective action, and re-direction, if
applicable.
- Special Projects:
- Attend and serve as staff support for volunteer and fundraising
events, as needed.
- Support the organization's mission and vision and model our
values.
- Adhere to policies and procedures of the organization.
- Supervise contractors and consultants, as needed.
- Other Duties
- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties
and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical
examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities
assigned are included here, nor is it expected that all similar
positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change at any time and without
notice.Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Mission Focus: Commitment to organizational mission and values
is a must.
- Growth Mindset: Believe in the ability to develop oneself,
build resiliency, and adapt through hard work, good strategies, and
input from others.
- Communication Skills: Strong ability to interact in person with
members staff, volunteers, partners, and the public with diplomacy,
discretion, and tact.
- Talent Development: Experience fostering collaboration and
managing to outcomes.
- Time/Project Management: Demonstrated strong attention to
detail and accuracy, along with ability to prioritize and
multitask.
- Team-Oriented: Ability to thrive and work effectively as part
of a team in a collaborative environment, with limited
supervision.
- Flexibility: Have an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability
to navigate changing priorities and competing deadlines with
minimal supervision.
- Software:
- Skills with Microsoft Office required, Google Suite & Excel
skills highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of HMIS software required; familiarity with
salesforce-integrated platforms desirable.Required Education and
Experience
- Bachelor's degree (from an accredited institution) in a related
field or equivalent experience
- A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience
required overall, with a minimum of three (3) years of management
experience working in nonprofit programs, business, youth &
workforce development.
- Strong relationship builder and communicator with experience
leading diverse work teams, developing an organization-wide
strategy for program excellence and engaging community
partners.
- Can point to tangible examples of reporting and program
measurement and evaluation; demonstrates integrity, strives for
excellence in their work and has experience leading others to new
levels of effectiveness and programmatic impact.Preferred Education
and Experience
- Master's degree in a behavioral sciences field (i.e., Social
Work, Counseling, etc.).
- Experience with conservation corps and/or workforce development
programs.
- Previous experience working with and the development of
partnerships, consortiums, collaborations, and consensus
building.Physical DemandsAbility to sit at desk 50% of the time and
50% to travel to various sites and partners locations. May be
required to lift objects up to 25 pounds. The position will have
some weekend and evening responsibilities as
needed.License/CertificationCalifornia Driver's license is
required. A clean DMV record is required.
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