Director of Operations

Looking to make a difference and engage with the DC community through the humanities? It's an exciting time for HumanitesDC! The Director of Operations will lead HumanitiesDC’s operational responsibilities and duties including the areas of accounting, compliance, facilities, finance, human resources, risk management, technology and other daily and annual tasks related to the organization.

As a small nonprofit, we recognize this position includes a wide variety of responsibilities and skills. HumanitiesDC is committed to investing in our team members’ growth – even if you feel that you do not meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

All applicants are encouraged to refer to the full job description on our website before applying through the CareerPlug portal.

FLSA STATUS: Full time – Exempt 

STARTING SALARY: $90,000 

REPORTS TO: Executive Director 

LOCATION: Hybrid. 1804 T Street NW Washington DC in person at least 2 days per week.  

DEADLINE: Apply by September 30th for best consideration. Early applications encouraged. 

POSITION SUMMARY  

This person ensures that policies and procedures are aligned with the organization’s mission, strategic goals, planned growth and external requirements. This position is considered part of the Leadership Team. They will work closely with the Executive Director, Director of Grantmaking + Programs, Director of Development and other members of the leadership team to design and implement long and short-term organizational strategies with a focus on building a stable internal structure for the rest of the organization to work from. The Director of Operations will provide important support to the Board of Directors including serving as the primary staff liaison to the Board Audit committee and providing regular financial reports to the board. 

The Director of Operations will supervise the external bookkeeper and the Administrative Coordinator whose work includes submitting recurring financial expenditures and compiling the ED’s receipts, ordering office supplies and providing facilities support, scheduling appointments for the ED, and other support for the leadership team. 

Additional responsibilities include supporting the rest of the HumanitiesDC team and organizational needs, including but not limited to helping shape the organization’s culture, engaging in (and occasionally leading) cross-organizational projects and activities, building an external network of partners, and regularly participating in organizational events.  

The position will be based primarily at the HumanitiesDC office. The position requires a Monday through Friday schedule, with the ability to work and/or attend weekend and evening meetings.  

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. For best consideration, applications should be received by September 30, 2024. Search will remain open until filled.  

Applicants must use the following link to apply to this job: APPLY HERE.  

In the application portal you will be prompted to answer some questions and to upload your resume. If you wish to upload a cover letter (not required), please add it to the end of your resume. Key questions to be answered in the portal include: 

• Why are you interested in this position? Why do you want to explore whether this opportunity is the right fit for you and HumanitiesDC? [250 – 500 words] 
• Describe a similar role you’ve held in previous employment. What are some of the things you accomplished in that role? What made you proud? [250 – 500 words] 

If you have technical issues with the application portal, please email OfficeAdmin@humanitiesdc.org and we will respond to you within one working day. 

• Step 1: All submissions will be reviewed as they are received. All candidates will be notified in a timely manner if they are being considered for the position.   
• Step 2: Invited candidates will take part in a 45min-1hr interview with the Director of Grantmaking + Programs and Executive Director.  
• Step 3: Candidates chosen to continue will then have a 30-minute conversation with select staff to learn more about HumanitiesDC and our organization’s culture. 
• Step 4: At this point continuing candidates may be asked to provide writing samples, answer a short series of follow-up questions via email, or participate in one more conversation with the Executive Director. The final candidate will be selected. 
• Step 5: Final candidates will be asked to provide references and consent to a background check if needed 
• Step 6: Selection and placement of the final candidate. Placement for this position is anticipated to occur by December 1, 2024. Once the final candidate has accepted their offer of employment, all other applicants will be notified of their status. 

BACKGROUND AND REFERENCE CHECKS 

Finalist(s) for this position will be required to consent to a pre-employment background and reference checks as a condition of employment. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

HumanitiesDC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. This employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, stretch and kneel for long periods of time; frequently required to talk, hear, and use repetitive hand motions; and should possess the ability to push, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds unassisted. 

As a condition of employment, all external candidates must provide proof that they are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, as of your first day of employment, unless a request for an ADA accommodation has been approved. "Fully vaccinated" means two (2) weeks have passed since your last dose of a two-dose series or two (2) weeks after a single-dose vaccination. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

HumanitiesDC has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from candidates who identify as Black, Latino/a/x, or other people of color. Employment decisions are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform essential functions of a particular job. All opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual identity, family status, pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.