Director of Operations (part-time)

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Director of Operations (Part-Time)

Be Clear

Be Clear is a boutique communications and strategy consultancy that seeks to build a better, more progressive world by helping people and organizations tell their stories. Founded by four alumni of the Obama Administration, Be Clear works across a range of issues. Our clients fight to bring justice to education policy, to turn the tide in the fight against climate change, to reduce economic inequality, to protect and strengthen American democracy, to defend reproductive freedom, and more. Our services range from strategy development to press relations; from crisis management to training promising leaders for high-pressure media environments.

The Role

Be Clear seeks a proactive and detail-oriented Director of Operations to join our team part-time (20-hours per week). In this role, you will streamline and manage operational functions, freeing up our leadership to focus on high-level strategy and client work. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operations professional who is passionate about developing efficiencies, improving systems, enhancing communication, and who brings a strong commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, thriving in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Standardize and implement HR policies (e.g., onboarding, offboarding, sick leave, AI policy)
• Proactively manage day-to-day operational tasks (e.g., HR filings, billing, communication of internal policies, biweekly in-person mail sorting)
• Identify opportunities to streamline organizational operations, solve problems, and stay updated on HR policies
• Manage internal systems including Gusto, Google Drive, and Airtable, with a long-term goal of formalizing and enhancing processes related to their use
• Organize retreats and coordinate team-building activities such as lunch and learns and selecting and mailing company-branded merchandise
• Ensure smooth internal communications around team calendar and operational updates
• Support professional development and performance management processes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, and at least 2-3 years of experience performing tasks related to the responsibilities of this position
• Proven experience in operations, HR management, or similar roles
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise
• Familiarity with human resources management and productivity software platforms such as Gusto and Google Drive
• A commitment to advancing racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
• Experience working remotely and across different U.S. states
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong track record of meeting deadlines and achieving project goals while maintaining high standards of detail and accuracy
• Strong understanding of organizational culture principles, with experience in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Experience implementing organizational processes in a remote environment

Status and Location

This is a remote, part-time position- though candidates must be able to occasionally travel domestically, including for twice a year team retreats.

In addition, candidates will need to retrieve business mail from a mailing center at least twice a month. Candidates located in the Denver metro area will be preferred, but all U.S.-based candidates are welcome to apply.

Salary

The base salary range for this part-time role averaging 20 hours per week is $45,000-$55,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Be Clear also offers a generous bonus structure for all employees, annual cost-of-living adjustments, and opportunities for merit-based raises.

Benefits

Be Clear offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k), paid parental leave, technology stipends, and co-working options. Our staff enjoy a generous annual paid time off package, including 10 federal holidays, a full week off at the end of the year, paid sick leave, and 15 flexible PTO days. (Full benefits will be provided, with sick leave and PTO time proportional to the 20 hrs/week schedule.)

To Apply

Be Clear is partnering with She Rose Solutions to find our next Director of Operations. Please use this link to submit your application. The priority deadline to apply is February 13, 2025; applications received after this date will not receive priority review. The She Rose Solutions team will review all applicants and, upon qualification, contact you to determine the next steps.

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

Be Clear is committed to creating a workplace where people of all backgrounds thrive, and we actively oppose discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, age, religion or other characteristics. Be Clear seeks individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to growing diversity within our firm, and seek to engage all those who can contribute to this effort.