Status:Temporary, full-time, exempt employee Reports to:Operations Director Salary:$57,350 to $67,850 Location:Hybrid, Washington, DC area Deadline:Apply by early February for best consideration. Early applications are encouraged.
About DC Greens Founded in 2009, DC Greens is a nonprofit organization that advances health equity by building a just and resilient food system in the nation’s capital. They believe racial justice, food access, and health equity are all connected, and that change requires systemic solutions and cross-sector collaboration.
They work in solidarity with those who are most impacted to build a more just food system and break down the systemic barriers that harm our community. They incubate programmatic solutions with an eye toward long-term sustainability and systemic uptake. By supporting advocacy efforts and helping to enact policy that uplifts people of color, DC Greens increases access to nutritious food and improves health outcomes. They are guided by a belief in DC’s power as a national model of reversing unjust food systems. Their key areas of focus are:
Produce Rx – With food insecurity as a leading driver of health disparities, DC Greens’ well-known program, Produce Rx, embeds a “food as medicine” approach in healthcare delivery.
Food Policy – DC Greens works to pass legislation and encourage DC government investment in policies and programs that create a healthy and equitable food system.
The Well at Oxon Run – In 2022, DC Greens opened The Well at Oxon Run, a one-acre farm and community wellness space in Ward 8’s Congress Heights neighborhood, following three years of community visioning with the surrounding neighbors. The site offers seasonal crop production, herb and flower gardens, an orchard, a farm stand, a large youth garden with an outdoor classroom, and intergenerational community gathering spaces.
Position Summary DC Greens is in an exciting new chapter. Under the leadership of a new Executive Director, who has the vision to solidify and coalesce the organization’s work, DC Greens looks to continue its strong record of building a more equitable organization. The Operations Manager will analyze the company’s organizational process and build operational policies and strategies essential to achieving the organization’s mission.
The incoming Operations Manager will manage a wide range of duties associated with business development, internal communications, technology support, contract management, and administration. They will have strong skills in planning and organizing, communication, personal and professional judgment, and a high level of adaptability and flexibility. The incumbent will also have a deep commitment to racial justice and the ability to apply an equity lens to their work. Specific areas of responsibility include:
Business Development & Communications
Lead the development of operations-related systems, policies, and processes for internal systems, infrastructure needs, etc
Provide guidance and approval for program staff processes, and procedures
Publicly represent the organization at external events, as needed
Maintain a commitment to personal growth and development through professional development
Ensure JEDI practices are embedded into internal policies and procedures aligned with Operations strategy and goals
Co-lead the development of systems for evaluating and monitoring effectiveness of operations function and measuring progress towards goals
Identify opportunities for tools to be adopted by the organization in order to advance department goals
Lead the development, communication, and implementation of organization’s policies
Co-lead the creation/maintenance of the Organization’s central calendar
Maintain organizational insurance policies (BOD, commercial, etc) and business licenses
Operations Management
Manage the Operations Manual updates; support the approval process of updates
Oversee specific technology strategy and develop associated policies
Develop and perform staff trainings on new operations procedures and systems
Manage direct reports through stages of the employment cycle; e.g. professional development, goal-setting, and mentorship
Stay current with biennial business certifications, licenses, and registrations with governmental and regulatory agencies
Collaborate on best practices and internal systems with an eye toward future needs and budget realities
Collaborate with Communications on website updates and internal communications regarding Operations’ changes (ie. job postings)
Provide planning and logistics support for employee engagement events and all staff meetings; e.g. prepare agendas, project materials, and coordinate locations as requested
Partner in the operation of a(n) office environment(s) including managing supply orders, processing mail
Finance
Support the standardization and implementation of annual budget process
Maintain vendor contracts including terms, payment structure, and scope of work for consistency with organizational best practices and goals
Assist with annual audit
Experience, Skills, and Qualities
No less than 5 years of relevant project management experience
Strong interpersonal and writing skills; excellent social IQ
At least 2 years of experience with direct supervision
Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff
A strategic mindset to keep the big picture in mind in daily responsibilities; ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and communicate challenges
Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and equity; experience and cultural competence working with historically oppressed peoples and a strategic understanding of social change
Clear oral and written communication skills with experience shaping messages to relevant stakeholders
Technological proficiency, including as a power-user of MS Office and Google Drive, and Google Products (Docs, Sheets, Forms). You would also use software for document management (Adobe Acrobat), videoconferencing (Zoom), and project management (Asana).
Location and Travel DC Greens is headquartered in Washington, DC, and the team is based in the region. Most staff currently work remotely due to COVID-19 with telework arrangements likely in the future.
Compensation Starting base salary in the range of $57,350 to $67,850, plus benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, a matched retirement plan, generous paid leave, and paid parental leave.
Application Process Good Insight, a national nonprofit executive search firm headquartered in Washington, DC, is assisting with this search. Visit www.good-insight.org/careers to upload application materials. Confidential references and inquiries about the role may be directed to Kessa Thompson at DCGreens@good-insight.org.
For best consideration, submit a resume and a cover letter by early February. Qualified applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged due to the pace of the search.
Equal Employment Opportunity DC Greens is an equal opportunity employer. They strongly encourage and seek applications from people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, people who have experienced poverty, women, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical status. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application by contacting DCGreens@good-insight.org.
