Operations Manager CTNY
Operations Manager CTNY
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$ 72000 - 82000
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Job Description
Position Summary:
The Operations Manager will report to and work with the Vice President & Executive Director to provide operational leadership to Audubon Connecticut & New York (ACTNY). This position will play an instrumental role in managing programs and processes that support the longterm vision for ACTNY in alignment with the National Audubon Societys (NAS) strategic plan. The Operations Manager will have primary responsibility for managing ACTNYs internal systems and processes in collaboration with ACTNY and NAS teams providing operational and administrative support to ACTNY Centers and Sanctuaries and conservation programs and will support the Executive Director with advisory board engagement.
This role is hybrid and based out of the ACTNY Office in Albany NY.
Compensation:
$72000 $82000 / year
Additional Job Description
Essential Functions:
Act as a resource for staff assisting with the resolution of internal issues while fostering a collaborative culture based on trust learning and a shared commitment to the mission.
Manage and coordinate the Connecticut InLieu Fee Program serving as the main point of contact for the program with environmental legal and accounting contractors and the US Army Corps of Engineers and coordinating the Program Advisory Committee and Interagency Review Team.
Support Audubon Connecticut & New York Advisory Board meetings including researching securing and contracting with venues caterers etc. and assisting board members with travel arrangements for three board dinners and meetings per year including an everyotheryear board retreat.
Assist the ED with coordination of internal board meeting preparation including preparation of the board packet of information.
Support internal ACTNY gatherings including everyotheryear staff retreats workdays Birdathons allstaff meetings etc.
Assist Center and Sanctuary Directors and Managers across the two states with contractors and processes necessary to ensure that properties are managed to achieve conservation and communitybuilding goals and have the legal and other support from the NAS team they require.
Manage the ACTNY Administrative Team including supervising the Office Manager (NY) and Finance Assistant (CT) collaboratively developing and implementing efficient internal systems and processes for contracting invoicing etc. in support of ACTNY Centers conservation programs etc.
Assist ACTNY program staff with grantrelated administrative needs including subcontracts and invoices; take the lead on shortterm special projects as needed.
Act as a thought partner and sounding board to the Executive Director (ED) and other staff providing guidance about how to sustain and grow our conservation impact by identifying resource and capacity needs and evaluating tradeoff decisions.
Collaborate with Audubon staff to ensure that equity diversity inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work
Qualifications and Experience:
5 years of progressive leadership experience including demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.
Bachelors degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Supervisory experience including ability to motivate lead set objectives and manage performance including conflict resolution and cultivating a healthy workplace that is equitable and inclusive.
A selfstarter with the ability to work independently and effectively without regular direct supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to building and leveraging staff and partnerships at the local regional and national levels to advance common conservation goals.
Strong organizational and time management skills; must be able to make decisions delegate responsibilities and supervise and mentor staff.
Experience working in a complex matrixed organization.
Extensive experience managing budgets and government grants completing reports contracts and other projects.
Proven success in providing support and direction to board members and management.
A flexible approach to work with the willingness to travel regularly and work occasional weekends and evenings when necessary.
Experience working in a communitycentered organization is strongly preferred.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office specifically Word and Excel and an ability to quickly learn new software programs for accounting and contracting.
Commitment to Audubons organizational values of care collaboration change integrity impact and innovation.
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity diversity inclusion and belonging.
National Audubon Society Competencies: This role will also be accountable to apply and develop the following competencies.
Fostering Relationships: Build trust mutual respect and understanding through regular and genuine interactions while promoting a positive and inclusive environment.
Analytical Thinking: Recognize and value diverse perspectives and experiences in data analysis to foster a more comprehensive and equitable approach to problemsolving.
Creativity and Innovation: Leverage creativity and imagination to generate new insights and solutions while embracing diverse ideas and approaches that foster innovation.
Facilitating Change: Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problemsolving while promoting inclusivity equity accessibility and belonging in the change process.
Team Leadership: Communicate vision and engage others or the team to solve problems while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.
EEO Statement
The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
