Director of Operations

Director of Operations

Avenue for Justice | New York

For 46 years, Avenues for Justice has diverted thousands of justice impacted young people, ages 13 – 24, across New York City from a punitive criminal justice system to our community-based support program designed to help them lead successful lives. In addition to our core program of court advocacy, we provide our HIRE Up enrichment services on a hybrid platform at our Harlem and Lower East Side Community Centers for workforce training, education, mental health wellness and mentoring. AFJ works with 600+ Participants each year who are justice impacted. On average, 94% of our Court-involved Participants are not re-convicted within three years of enrollment to our program.

We are seeking a Director of Operations to join our executive team as a key partner to our Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a growing nonprofit by ensuring smooth operations, sound financial management, and a thriving organizational culture.

Why Join the Avenues for Justice Team?

With a relatively new and visionary Executive Director, we need a grounded and strategic leader to strengthen our infrastructure, optimize internal systems, and support financial health. You will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations, overseeing finance, and ensuring we have the structures in place to maximize our impact.

This role is ideal for a collaborative and organized professional who is an exceptional communicator, skilled project manager, and financial expert with a passion for social good.

Role & Responsibilities

Operations & Administration

• • Oversee the administrative functions of the organization, including staff and consultant supervision.
  • Manage vendor contracts, including fundraising, bookkeeping, payroll, insurance, and technology.
  • Implement and improve internal systems to ensure efficiency, accountability, and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Guide long-range planning and lead operational strategies to support organizational growth and sustainability.
  • Manage human resources, including recruitment, personnel policies, and employee performance reviews.
  • Oversee capital improvement projects for office and community centers, from budgeting to execution.
  • Prepare and coordinate board meetings, governance activities, and committee engagement.
  • Oversee facility operations and lease negotiations across multiple locations.

Finance & Strategy

• • Lead financial planning and budgeting to ensure fiscal sustainability.
  • Develop and manage the annual budget in partnership with the Executive Director and Board Treasurer.
  • Supervise financial operations, including accounts receivable/payable, payroll, and cash flow management.
  • Ensure compliance with grant and financial reporting requirements.
  • Oversee the annual audit and ensure regulatory compliance.

The idea candidate:

• A strategic thinker who can balance big-picture vision with operational execution.
• A strong communicator & collaborator who builds relationships across teams, funders, and stakeholders.
• A financial leader with experience in nonprofit budgeting, financial management, and compliance.
• An organized and proactive manager who thrives in fast-moving environments and brings solutions to challenges.
• A mission-driven professional who is deeply committed to social impact and equity.

Why You Should Apply

• • Be a key leader in a growing nonprofit making a real impact.
  • Shape the future of the organization alongside an engaged Executive Director.
  • Use your skills to build sustainable and effective internal systems.
  • Join a values-driven, collaborative, and mission-focused team.

Full-time, Monday to Friday schedule; with occasional evening and weekend work required.

The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000. All full-time employees receive an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401k retirement plan, sick and paid vacation time per year.

All interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to:

Avenues for Justice welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that its mission can only be achieved when diversity is leveraged across all areas, including race, gender, gender expression, age, and life experience. Avenues for Justice is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.

• A strategic thinker who can balance big-picture vision with operational execution.
• A strong communicator & collaborator who builds relationships across teams, funders, and stakeholders.
• A financial leader with experience in nonprofit budgeting, financial management, and compliance.
• An organized and proactive manager who thrives in fast-moving environments and brings solutions to challenges.
• A mission-driven professional who is deeply committed to social impact and equity.