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Operations Manager

Operations Manager

New York Harbor Foundation

Posted By:
New York Harbor Foundation
Date Posted: January 06, 2017
Location:
New York City
Program:
Community Reconstruction (CR)
Project:
Position Title:
Operations Manager
Job Type:
Administration
Job ID: #457

Description

The New York Harbor Foundation (Harbor Foundation) is the metropolitan New York region’s only regional environmental education and restoration organization. Our mission is to make New York Harbor cleaner, more abundant and accessible for all, especially youth. We accomplish this primarily through the work of our flagship initiative, the Billion Oyster Project (BOP); and our flagship school, the New York Harbor School (Harbor School). About the Billion Oyster Project: Billion Oyster Project is an initiative of the New York Harbor Foundation. BOP’s mission is to restore a sustainable oyster population to New York Harbor and to rebuild a connection to the Harbor by engaging New Yorkers directly in the work of growing and restoring one billion oysters. About the New York Harbor School: The Urban Assembly New York Harbor School, also called the Harbor School, is a public high school located on Governors Island. This school is unique in New York City, which has 538 miles (866 km) of waterfront, in that it attempts to relate many aspects of its curriculum to the water. The school is part of the Urban Assembly network of 21 college-prep schools in New York City. Harbor School is classified as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) school and has six certificated CTE programs in marine science and technology. About the Position: We are currently seeking a passionate, organized, and detail-oriented individual to join the Harbor Foundation as Operations Manager. Reporting directly to the Director of the Billion Oyster Project and the Director of Finance & Operations.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: -- Leading the planning, day to day operations and logistics for the BOP Shell Collection Program; -- Leading the development and implementation of procurement systems and procedures including evaluation of current processes/software --Overseeing facilities (including IT hardware) to ensure safe and optimal working conditions. -- Streamlining office operations for the Foundation. -- Assisting in the generation of timely invoicing of government grants This is an opportunity for a motivated professional to join a growing mission-driven organization. It is a hands-on position with a wide range of work from procurement, program management & grant management.

Qualifications

Qualifications: ● At least two years professional experience in resource recovery or carting and waste hauling ● At least two years professional experience working with restaurants or the hospitality sector ● BA/BS Degree required, degree in accounting, business or administration a plus ● 3-5 years of progressive operations management and planning experience ● Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and Google Apps suite, and familiarity with Salesforce CRM ● Substantial understanding of office operations and procedures, some bookkeeping and accounting experience ● Excellent writing and communication skills ● Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions ● Ability to make decisions that improve day-to- day procedures, practices and efficiency ● Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to maintain accuracy and present financial and non-financial data in a clear and accurate format ● Interest or background in environmental education a plus New York Harbor Foundation and Billion Oyster Project are fueled by the passion and commitment of the team. Enthusiasm for the work of environmental restoration, public education and environmental justice is an expectation for the position. Candidates should be comfortable working on a team with various stakeholders and delivering on complex, multi-step projects. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Benefits: Employee is a full-time employee of New York Harbor Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Position is a full-time, year-round position and benefits include health insurance and paid vacation time.

Start Date:

Wednesday, February 1, 2017


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