OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Are you passionate about supporting a non-profit that serves families in our local community and is dedicated to putting the HUMAN back in human services? SPARC's mission is to ignite connections to education, employment and mentorship to strengthen the well-being and personal freedom of people and families in need. The SPARC Foundation provides education and support in order to keep people out of institutional care. We collaborate with local law enforcement, the Attorney General's office, Departments of Health and Human Services, schools, mental health and substance abuse providers and local non-profits in order to create a safer community and healthier families. Through evidence-based models and proven strategies, we seek to fill gaps in the community where the underserved often fall through. Our comprehensive strategies address all areas of an individual’s life, such as work, home, spirituality and relationships. We are passionate about meeting the needs of the community using innovative ideas to overcome traditional problems. Our core values are: Authenticity, Balance, Collaboration, Courage, Direct Communication, Equity, Humor and Innovation
Currently, we are looking for an Operations Director (OD) to oversee the day-to-day activities of SPARC, ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively. The OD will closely partner with the Executive Director in ensuring SPARC meets its mission.
Specifically, the OD will:
Leadership & Management: - Working in partnership with the ED, create the strategic five-year plan and implement new processes and approaches to achieve it
- Serve as the internal co-leader of the organization
- Coordinate the annual operations plan and budget
- Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the organization
- Provide a strong day-to-day leadership presence and support an open-door policy among all staff
- Structure and lead teams to deliver outstanding services
- Utilize a consensus decision making process
- Build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally
- Represent SPARC in industry-group conferences, professional associations, and other public venues
- Develop thought leadership around specific topics/emerging practice areas
- Share in knowledge dissemination, reporting, and communications
- Lead and manage in a way that empowers and holds accountable SPARC’s supervisors/managers in effective operations that focus equally on both staff and client experiences with SPARC
- Increase key impact measurements
- Ensure that all programmatic partners renew their contracts
- Develop curriculum, tools, and training that meet cost guidelines
- Participate in board meetings and serve on several board committees
Fundraising & Communications:
- Site Development: Identify geographic growth opportunities and priorities
- Communicate the branded message internally and externally
- Grant Writing and Reporting
- Support SPARC Leadership in identifying and applying for grants that meet SPARC’s mission and services
- Develop and implement systems for reporting
- Meet deadlines for grant applications and report submissions
- Participate in activities sponsored by SPARC
Technology and Human Resources:
- Instill a human capital development and “coaching” culture within SPARC; upgrade human resources functions including: training, development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance evaluation and recruiting
- Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure staff and client files are audit-proof and meet best practice standards
- Provide professional development opportunities to leadership team
- Analyze the current technology infrastructure and scope out the next level of information technology that supports the growth of specific programs and the organization overall
Financial:
- Ensure programs function within annual budgets
- Participate in development of agency budget
- Coordinate with finance staff to ensure proper invoicing
Qualifications of the position: Degree in Business OR 3 years professional experience in a leadership role MUST be local. (Although there will be some flexibility in working from home occasionally, this job CANNOT be performed remotely.)
- Proven results in meeting goals, strategic vision, capacity building, and leadership.
- Action-oriented
- Must have thorough business acumen and understanding of management, including: business functions, systems analysis, information systems, and human resources
- Superior transparent and direct communication (oral and written)
- Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license
- Knowledge of language and communication skills
DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 31, 2022 Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
SPARC does not have health benefits for staff.*
However, the following benefits are available: A monthly wellness stipend is provided to all permanent Full-time and Part-time staff! Supplemental benefits (such as Dental and Vision) are available through AFLAC! *One of the exciting things about the Operations Director role, is that the incumbent will help SPARC grow so that, eventually, we can offer health benefits to our team!
At SPARC, we value the many perspectives that arise from a variety of cultures, races, gender, religions, national origins, ages, physical and cognitive capabilities and sexual orientations. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Please submit resume and cover letter to start your career with SPARC!
APPLY HERE and submit cover letter and resume.
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Are you passionate about supporting a non-profit that serves families in our local community and is dedicated to putting the HUMAN back in human services? SPARC's mission is to ignite connections to education, employment and mentorship to strengthen the well-being and personal freedom of people and families in need. The SPARC Foundation provides education and support in order to keep people out of institutional care. We collaborate with local law enforcement, the Attorney General's office, Departments of Health and Human Services, schools, mental health and substance abuse providers and local non-profits in order to create a safer community and healthier families. Through evidence-based models and proven strategies, we seek to fill gaps in the community where the underserved often fall through. Our comprehensive strategies address all areas of an individual’s life, such as work, home, spirituality and relationships. We are passionate about meeting the needs of the community using innovative ideas to overcome traditional problems. Our core values are: Authenticity, Balance, Collaboration, Courage, Direct Communication, Equity, Humor and Innovation
Currently, we are looking for an Operations Director (OD) to oversee the day-to-day activities of SPARC, ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively. The OD will closely partner with the Executive Director in ensuring SPARC meets its mission.
Specifically, the OD will:
Leadership & Management: - Working in partnership with the ED, create the strategic five-year plan and implement new processes and approaches to achieve it
- Serve as the internal co-leader of the organization
- Coordinate the annual operations plan and budget
- Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the organization
- Provide a strong day-to-day leadership presence and support an open-door policy among all staff
- Structure and lead teams to deliver outstanding services
- Utilize a consensus decision making process
- Build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally
- Represent SPARC in industry-group conferences, professional associations, and other public venues
- Develop thought leadership around specific topics/emerging practice areas
- Share in knowledge dissemination, reporting, and communications
- Lead and manage in a way that empowers and holds accountable SPARC’s supervisors/managers in effective operations that focus equally on both staff and client experiences with SPARC
- Increase key impact measurements
- Ensure that all programmatic partners renew their contracts
- Develop curriculum, tools, and training that meet cost guidelines
- Participate in board meetings and serve on several board committees
Fundraising & Communications:
- Site Development: Identify geographic growth opportunities and priorities
- Communicate the branded message internally and externally
- Grant Writing and Reporting
- Support SPARC Leadership in identifying and applying for grants that meet SPARC’s mission and services
- Develop and implement systems for reporting
- Meet deadlines for grant applications and report submissions
- Participate in activities sponsored by SPARC
Technology and Human Resources:
- Instill a human capital development and “coaching” culture within SPARC; upgrade human resources functions including: training, development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance evaluation and recruiting
- Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure staff and client files are audit-proof and meet best practice standards
- Provide professional development opportunities to leadership team
- Analyze the current technology infrastructure and scope out the next level of information technology that supports the growth of specific programs and the organization overall
Financial:
- Ensure programs function within annual budgets
- Participate in development of agency budget
- Coordinate with finance staff to ensure proper invoicing
Qualifications of the position: Degree in Business OR 3 years professional experience in a leadership role MUST be local. (Although there will be some flexibility in working from home occasionally, this job CANNOT be performed remotely.)
- Proven results in meeting goals, strategic vision, capacity building, and leadership.
- Action-oriented
- Must have thorough business acumen and understanding of management, including: business functions, systems analysis, information systems, and human resources
- Superior transparent and direct communication (oral and written)
- Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license
- Knowledge of language and communication skills
DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 31, 2022 Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
SPARC does not have health benefits for staff.*
However, the following benefits are available: A monthly wellness stipend is provided to all permanent Full-time and Part-time staff! Supplemental benefits (such as Dental and Vision) are available through AFLAC! *One of the exciting things about the Operations Director role, is that the incumbent will help SPARC grow so that, eventually, we can offer health benefits to our team!
At SPARC, we value the many perspectives that arise from a variety of cultures, races, gender, religions, national origins, ages, physical and cognitive capabilities and sexual orientations. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Please submit resume and cover letter to start your career with SPARC!
APPLY HERE and submit cover letter and resume.
__________________