[YEP-DC] Wanted: Director of Operations, Education Writers Association

EWA Seeks Director of Operations

The Education Writers Association is looking for a dynamic Director of Operations to join our growing team of seven staff members. This new member of our team will take a strong leadership role to support EWA's growth in the coming years.

Organization Background

The National Education Writers Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality and quantity of education coverage to create a better-informed society. As the national professional organization of members of the media who specialize in education, EWA has worked for more than 60 years to help journalists get the story right. Today, EWA has more than 3,000 members benefiting from its high-quality training, information, and customized support.

Position Summary

The Director of Operations will be responsible for overseeing operations to support the strategic growth of the organization, collaborating with the Executive Director and Board to implement long-term comprehensive planning, developing programmatic and operational budgets, and monitoring expenditures. S/he will report to the Executive Director and manage the Marketing & Membership Manager, Multimedia Manager, and the Administrative Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operations:

• Develop and coordinate an annual operations plan, aligned to the organization's strategic plan
• Evaluate organizational processes and routines to maximize effectiveness and efficiency
• Analyze and scope potential upgrades to the current technology infrastructure
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors as necessary

Finance:

• Develop and manage EWA's budget, tracking revenue and expenditures, developing projections, and guiding short- and long-term planning
• Oversee financial reporting, accounting systems, and bookkeeping tasks, including AR/AP, payroll, data entry, reconciliation of cash accounts and general ledger management using QuickBooks and Excel
• Coordinate with auditing firm to conduct annual audits
• Take on general office management responsibilities as appropriate

Human Resources:

• Assist the Executive Director in maintaining a work environment where employees can utilize and develop their talents
• Promote a positive culture and high morale by organizing staff events
• Upgrade and be responsible for human resources functions, including:

• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Training and development
• Compensation and benefits
• Performance evaluation

Senior leadership & supervision:

• Oversee the work of the Multimedia Manager and Marketing & Membership Manager
• Assist the Executive Director with impact assessment, strategic planning, and board relations
• Provide support and coaching to managers and staff throughout the organization

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements

Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience with and thorough understanding of budgeting, business analysis, finance, human resources, and strategic planning
• Experience with marketing, digital strategy, and/or web development is a plus
• Ability to effectively build organization and staff capacity
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and balance competing priorities
• Comfort working independently, as well as part of a team
• Exceptional oral, presenting and written communication skills
• Ability to delegate and follow up
• Initiative, creativity, and a high level of professionalism

Experience:

• At least 4 years of experience in senior management and financial accounting, preferably for nonprofit organizations
• Master's Degree preferred in business administration and/or public administration, or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent work experience
• Experience with QuickBooks is a plus

How to Apply:

Please send a resume and a detailed cover letter explaining why your skills, interests and experience make this opportunity the right fit to jobs@ewa.org.

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