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HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON

Director of Operations

HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

POSITION SUMMARYThe Director of Operations will lead HumanitiesDC’s operational responsibilities and duties including the areas of accounting, compliance, facilities, finance, human resources, risk management, technology and other daily and annual tasks related to the organization.

This person ensures that policies and procedures are aligned with the organization’s mission, strategic goals, planned growth and external requirements. This position is considered part of the Leadership Team. They will work closely with the Executive Director, Director of Grantmaking + Programs, Director of Development and other members of the leadership team to design and implement long and short-term organizational strategies with a focus on building a stable internal structure for the rest of the organization to work from. The Director of Operations will provide important support to the Board of Directors including serving as the primary staff liaison to the Board Audit committee and providing regular financial reports to the board.

The Director of Operations will supervise the external bookkeeper and the Administrative Coordinator whose work includes submitting recurring financial expenditures and compiling the ED’s receipts, ordering office supplies and providing facilities support, scheduling appointments for the ED, and other support for the leadership team.

Additional responsibilities include supporting the rest of the HumanitiesDC team and organizational needs, including but not limited to helping shape the organization’s culture, engaging in (and occasionally leading) cross-organizational projects and activities, building an external network of partners, and regularly participating in organizational events.

The position will be based primarily at the HumanitiesDC office. The position requires a Monday through Friday schedule, with the ability to work and/or attend weekend and evening meetings.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERHumanitiesDC has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from candidates who identify as Black, Latino/a/x, or other people of color. Employment decisions are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform essential functions of a particular job. All opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual identity, family status, pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Flexible work from home options available.

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