Director of Operations

Description

International Neighbors seeks someone who loves community building, enjoys interacting with the public, and is motivated by the mission-driven work of helping aspiring Americans to thrive- not just to survive- as our neighbors.  This position offers the opportunity to work inside a dynamic and developing nonprofit organization that serves Charlottesville’s refugee & SIV community.  

The Director of Operations is responsible for the day-to-day functions of International Neighbors.  This includes staff management, client relations, and facilities management to ensure smooth daily operations & outreach.

Job Duties

Primary responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Executive Director to guide programs/outreach.
• Maintains the International Neighbors’ database.
• Manages and executes processes associated with new neighbor Intake.
• Represents International Neighbors at events/festivals as needed.
• Works with the ED, board, and volunteers to plan/execute special events.
• Develops strong working relationships with community partners, supporters and donors. 

Skills Required

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently, and to manage/oversee programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a resource-constrained environment.
• Ability to work well with a diverse constituency.
• Ability to be proactive, and to seek solutions that improve upon IN programs/services.
• Ability to maintain a positive and empathetic attitude.
• Ability to multitask, and openness to take on new duties as needed.
• International background/cross cultural experience preferred.

Work Schedule

20 hours each week.

Additional Info

International Neighbors is committed to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and communities we serve. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply for this position, including immigrants, women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people of differing abilities. We recognize that candidates from diverse backgrounds may thrive in new roles. If your experience doesn’t exactly match this job description, but you believe you have the skills to do the work, please do not hesitate to apply.