Operations Manager

Realness Project Operations Manager Who we are: Realness Project’s mission is to foster Safer Communities for All by empowering human connection in the prison system. We deliver powerful, interactive workshops to communities of men and women in prison, building healthy human connection, inspiring empathy, kindness, and trust. Our work breaks down generational cycles of violence, addiction, and incarceration, positively impacting trauma, addiction and mental health in our communities. Position Overview: As our first Operations Manager you will join a fun, energized, intimate, and creative team committed to expanding human connection in our prison system and transitioning it out into the world. Your jam is to have full creative license to perceive gaps in the organizational functioning of Realness Project, create projects to fill that gap and take it from start to finish. This is an individual contributor position with a lot of opportunity to grow within the organization. *This is a three-quarter time position. Who you are: You are an organized and grounded human who is deeply passionate about the backend workings of a nonprofit and you thrive on managing diverse operational needs. You love to manage systems, people, projects, and events and are the executive director’s right hand person. You are a go-getter, trendsetter, and co-creator. You love this work. What you will do: Offer robust administrative support around all things operational for the organization Manage day-to-day organizational operations from program and fundraising events to donor management and various HR responsibilities Identify grant opportunities and manage grant application process Maximize use of donor management system (Bloomerang) Support executive director with decision making and creative ideas Collaborate with RP team members as needed in support of programs Enjoy stepping up to handle ever-evolving organizational needs and changes What’s Required: Previous experience working in organizational management of nonprofits or corporations Demonstrated ability to be a team member as well as an independent self-starter Strong technical skills as it applies to various online tools and software systems Prior training in Authentic Relating a plus (or desire to get trained upon hiring) Essential Qualities: Upbeat, outspoken and not afraid to skillfully express your authentic self Highly organized, detail oriented, and adaptable to change Self-starting, self-directing, and proactive Heart-centered, compassionate, and empathetic Nice To Haves: Experience with Google Drive: Docs, Forms, Sheets etc. Experience using Bloomerang and/or FundraiseUp to manage donations Experience with event planning: QR codes etc Experience with Colorado Gives Day and Giving Tuesday Please Note: The responsibilities and qualifications mentioned above are subject to change based on the evolving needs of Realness Project. Candidates must be adaptable and willing to take on additional responsibilities as required. The job of the Operations Manager is restricted to the inner workings/backend of Realness Project. Please do NOT apply if you are hoping to go into prisons for programming. Should the opportunity arise to attend in-prison events, this is a perk and not part of the job description. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $49,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boulder, CO 80301