Operations Director

The Democracy Revival Center is dedicated to fixing the cracks in the foundation of our political system. We support a growing network of leaders committed to generating a new understanding of the democratic crisis and opening new possibilities for change. The Democracy Revival Center is building and advancing a progressive, pro- democracy framework to establish a new understanding of how our political system is contributing to the decline of our democracy–and how it could be revived. We develop and support the next generation of leaders and bring them into the fight for a more modern, democratic, representative political system; collaborate with key partners, leaders, and thinkers to promote new ideas about how to achieve it; and support the formation of new social movement organizations and pro-democracy campaigns to make this new understanding a reality.

The Operations Director is responsible for providing strategic direction to support the day-to-day operations of the organization and ensuring that its systems and processes support its overall effectiveness. Democracy Revival Center is looking for an experienced operations leader who can develop operational systems and practices–including financial management and budgeting, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and staff support, and vendor management and procurement–for a dynamic and growing new organization. Reporting to the Executive Director and with strong opportunities for future growth, the Operations Director will develop strategies and execute plans to ensure the smooth functioning of the organization.

Build and Maintain Operational Systems

• Lead and executive strategies to build operational systems across the organization that support DRC in meeting its overall goals
• With the fiscal sponsor, develop and executive strategies to support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing support to existing and new staff
• Direct the management of office facilities, including vendor relationships, space planning, and needed procurement
• Devise and maintain systems to ensure smooth contracting relationships with and timely payment of vendors
• Develop and maintain operational policies and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness, and proactively identify opportunities to improve operational processes and align them with strategic goals

Manage the Organization’s Finances and Budgets

• Develop and oversee annual budgets for internal decision-making, fiscal sponsor requirements, and grant reporting
• Establish systems to track expenses and program budgets, monitor cash flow, and support the senior management team in making strategic decisions about based on cash projections
• Work with the organization’s fiscal sponsor to prepare reports as needed for the Executive Director and senior team to make strategic decisions about resource allocation.

Support Organization-Wide Events

• With members of the senior management team, lead organizational event logistics, from pre-event planning to onsite execution, to ensure operational success.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressively responsible operations experience, preferably in nonprofit management
• Experience with a fiscal sponsor arrangement and in a dynamic start-up environment a plus
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong communications skills a must
• Creative, strategic thinker excited for the chance to be on the ground floor of an innovative new organization at a critical time.

The Operations Director will report to the Executivce Director. Preferred location is the DC-area, though we are open to flexible arrangements for the right candidate. The salary for this position is $120,000-$130,000.

To Apply

We strongly encourage applicants who may not meet all of the listed qualifications but believe they are capable of excelling in the role to apply. We recognize that individuals from underrepresented groups, including women and people of color, may hesitate to apply if they do not meet every requirement. We value diverse lived and professional experiences and are committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@demrevival.org.