NextGen Iowa seeks Operations Director

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JOB TITLE:     

Operations Director

FLSA STATUS:    

Exempt

REPORTS TO:    

Iowa State Director

SUMMARY:       

NextGen Climate is currently seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Operations Director to join our Iowa team through the 2016 caucus. The ideal candidate must have previous experience in a political or campaign environment, preferably in Iowa.  The candidate will have experience managing budgets, paid programs, event management and familiar with human resources.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  “Essential functions” are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer, under the direction of the State Director.

·       Maintain state budget and paid programs

·       Oversee staff hiring process, and human resource activities in state

·       Tracking organizational progress and developing comprehensive reports

·       Coordinate grants opportunities, events and trainings

·       Serve as point person for all in-state compliance

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

·       Must have previous experience in a operations management position

·       At least 2 cycles of Iowa campaign experience

·       Ability to work with campaign budget and paid programs

·       Must be proficient with Microsoft Office 

·       Excellent organizational skills

·       The ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and deadlines

·       Driven with a strong work ethic

·       Ability to travel and work flexible hours including some nights and weekends

 

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume at: http://action.nextgenclimate.org/page/s/ia-apply

 

NextGen Climate Action is an equal opportunity employer.