Operations Manager

OVERVIEW

Art with Elders (AWE) is a nonprofit organization that oversees a network of weekly art classes

in over 45 San Francisco and Bay Area facilities that serve senior citizens. AWE sprung 33

years ago from a program designed to alleviate the loneliness and social isolation of nursing

home residents. Taught by a crew of 23 professional artists on contract with AWE, the classes

focus on self-expression, skills-building, creating community and cognitive development. A

variety of public exhibits of student art are mounted each year.

The administrative staff of AWE is small and tight knit. One of the things that’s special about the

AWE staff is their heart connection to its mission, their pride of service, and dedication to a common

goal,

AWE’S administrative office is based at Laguna Honda Hospital in San Francisco where AWE

also provides 5 weekly classes for its residents. AWE’s current annual operating budget is

$480,000.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Operations Manager reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the day-to-day

business operations of the organization, including but not limited to: Finance, Legal Compliance,

Contracts, Information Technology, and Resource Development. In managing these job

functions the OM provides essential support for AWE’s programs and for the advancement and

governance of the organization. The OM works closely with the Executive Director, staff,

volunteers, officers and members of the Board of Directors in providing that support. The OM

has the assistance of an external bookkeeper.

The OM works both remotely and in AWE’s office at Laguna Honda Hospital. The position is

3/4 FTE at 30 hours per week.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent financial literacy and significant work experience in financial management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience of success in a collaborative work environment.
• Skilled in proactive and creative problem solving
• Skilled in the use of the Microsoft 365 suite of applications and QuickBooks Online,

BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience serving elder populations.
• Involvement with the visual arts.
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization.
• Involvement with nonprofit fundraising.
• Skilled in use of Salesforce databases and MS Office 365 applications