Operations Manager

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of RSI's programs and operations.

The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working independently, solving problems, establishing practical systems and moving projects forward without a large administrative staff.

• Manage RSI's day-to-day operations and keep organizational priorities moving forward.
• Establish and improve practical systems for scheduling, purchasing and materials acquisition, inventory, records, communications and other basic operations.
• Coordinate activities among staff, volunteers, contractors and community partners.
• Help establish and maintain a safe, organized and productive work environment.
• Support the development and launch of RSI's reuse center and related operations.
• Work with the Board to implement organizational priorities and decisions.
• Prepare regular operational updates and information needed for Board oversight.
• Participate in annual budgeting and track program and operating expenses in coordination with the Board.

• Take primary responsibility for managing RSI's recently awarded grants, including timelines, budgets, reporting, documentation, deliverables and coordination with funders and project partners.
• Ensure grant activities and deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Track program outcomes, expenditures, materials recovered and landfill diversion.
• Assist with future grant applications and reporting.
• Coordinate RSI's community programs, workshops, repair/reuse activities and other projects.
• Develop practical systems for measuring and communicating RSI's environmental and community impact.
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen and expand RSI's programs as resources permit.

RSI currently works with a Deconstruction Manager and an AmeriCorps VISTA, with additional staff and volunteers expected as the organization grows.

The Operations Manager will:

• Coordinate staff and volunteer activities and schedules.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, support and problem-solving.
• Work closely with the Deconstruction Manager to coordinate deconstruction activities with RSI's broader reuse operations.
• Supervise and support the VISTA Worker on assigned projects and community initiatives.
• Help recruit, onboard and train additional staff and volunteers as RSI grows.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful and productive team environment.

The Operations Manager will play an important role in helping RSI build the financial resources needed to grow.

Responsibilities will include:

• Identify potential grants, sponsorships and other funding opportunities.
• Assist with grant applications, reports and supporting materials.
• Help develop relationships with businesses, foundations, community organizations and potential donors.
• Provide program information, budgets, outcomes and other materials needed for fundraising.
• Assist the Board with fundraising activities and donor outreach.
• Help identify earned-income opportunities through RSI's reuse and retail activities.

The Operations Manager is not expected to be a professional fundraiser or be solely responsible for meeting RSI's fundraising goals.

RSI is a young nonprofit with an active Board of Directors. The Operations Manager will work closely with the Board and provide regular updates on programs, operations, finances, grant activities and challenges.

The Board is responsible for governance, strategic direction and organizational oversight. The Operations Manager is responsible for day-to-day implementation and management.

We are looking for someone who is organized, resourceful, practical and comfortable taking initiative.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience managing programs, operations or projects in a nonprofit, small business, community organization or similar setting.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Experience managing grants or contracts, including budgets, deadlines and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and follow projects through to completion.
• Experience working with staff, volunteers and community partners.
• Comfort with budgets, spreadsheets, financial tracking and developing or streamlining systems.
• Ability to build relationships and represent RSI professionally in the community.
• A willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities as the organization grows.
• A genuine interest in reuse, sustainability and landfill diversion.

Experience with fundraising, grant writing, retail, warehouse operations, or nonprofit organizations is a plus.

A bachelor's degree is preferred, but relevant professional experience may substitute for formal education.

RSI is building something new in our community: a local organization focused on reuse, repair, material recovery and keeping valuable resources in circulation.

This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping that organization at an important stage of its development. You will have meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to build systems, develop programs, work with a committed team and see the tangible results of your work in the community.

• Starting salary of $70,000, depending on experience
• Benefits
• A flexible and collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to help build a new community-based organization and work with a committed Board, staff and community partners
• Meaningful environmental and community impact