Movement Innovation Collaborative

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Director of Operations – Culture

OperationsOperationsFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1-10Since 2024H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

62 days ago

Salary

$160K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Provide oversight, leadership, management, and enhancement of organizational systems, policies, and procedures, aiming to foster an internal culture of care, discipline, resilience, and innovation. • Work closely with program teams to assess operational needs and design and execute plans to operationalize a wide range of program initiatives. • Management and implementation support to establish clear, values-driven expectations and practices for staff conduct, communication, decision-making, and accountability. • Contribute towards the completion of HR systems and procedures and manage their implementation. Ensure legal compliance and risk management in all HR systems and procedures. • Supervise the Operations Manager's work and provide support and guidance. This includes conducting weekly supervision check-ins, progress reports, and annual performance reviews.

Job Requirements

A strong alignment with the MIC's mission, values, and culture
10+ years of experience and demonstrated passion for organizational development, operations, and human resources in the context of community organizing and base building.
5+ years of experience building, growing, and managing teams in the context of social justice, human rights, or community organizing environments.
5+ years of experience in facilitation, training, and consultation skills to convene groups to interpret and examine data, make decisions, and move to action.
Experience in establishing Operations and Culture systems in new organizations.
Demonstrated up-to-date knowledge of standards, trends, developments, and legal updates in human relations, organizational operations, and culture.
Thrive when handed a challenge and developing and executing a solution, and be highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Values cross-functional collaboration and building strong and trusted relationships across diverse individuals and groups of stakeholders
High level of cultural awareness and experience working with different demographic and cultural groups
A flexible and resilient approach, with the ability to handle strong opinions/feedback well, and adapt to the dynamic nature of a startup environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively present information to diverse audiences (MIC staff, Board of Directors and Advisors, movement organizations, funders, etc.)
Exceptional project management, prioritization, and planning skills, with demonstrated success producing high-quality deliverables on time and with attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient in Asana, Google Workspace, 1Password, Acrobat, DocuSign, Insperity Portal, Expensify, Airtable, and Salesforce.

Benefits

100% organization-funded medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and their children. Coverage begins on the first day of employment.
Paid Time Off: As a full-time employee, you will receive 15 days of vacation, 12 sick days per year, and a generous paid family leave policy. Accrual of this benefit begins on the first day of employment and becomes available upon completion of the 90-day trial period.
Paid Holidays: 21 days total, including a 10-day Winter Break overlapping with Christmas and New Year’s Day. Additionally, 4 Floating Holidays will be made available upon completion of the 90-day trial period.
Retirement Plan: MIC offers a 403b retirement plan. MIC contributes an employer-paid amount equal to 5% of your salary. Vesting for this contribution is immediate. Employees have a default 3% personal contribution rate and may adjust it at any time. This benefit becomes available after the 90-day trial period.