Director of Operations

Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust

Director of Operations

About CCALT

Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) has conserved 860,000+ acres of working lands since 1995. We seek a hands-on operations leader.

This posting is a summary. Please visit to review the full job description, including detailed responsibilities and qualifications.

Responsibilities

Lead Operations (finance, HR, IT, grants, data, risk); set priorities and supervise/develop the Controller, Operations and HR Manager, and Grants Manager.
Translate strategic and implementation plans into timelines, owners, and measurable results; coordinate departments, growth, staffing, and Senior Leadership Team meetings.
Personally improve processes, systems, and project tools; maintain the organizational scorecard, track performance, and report to leadership and Board.
Coach managers, strengthen supervision and accountability; support workforce and succession planning, complex employee matters, and CCALT's RISE principles.
Lead technology strategy, automation and AI; administer accounts, access, licenses, hardware, budgets and new-hire setup; provide staff IT support and coordinate vendors, cybersecurity, backups and continuity.
Support the Controller with accounting, payroll, budgets, forecasts, audits, and grant finances; keep CEO informed of financial developments. Oversee grant deadlines, restrictions, reporting, and compliance.
Lead risk assessments, insurance renewals/certificates, and reviews of policies and contracts; support nonprofit, employment, and Land Trust Alliance compliance. Oversee leases, facilities, vehicles, timekeeping, expenses, and CEO/Board updates.

Qualifications

Bachelor's required (advanced preferred); leadership and cross-functional operations experience; strong communication, project, analytical, tech, and risk skills; hands-on execution. Driver's license, ability to travel, and a background check required.

Position Details

Full-time; exempt; reports to CEO. Direct reports: Controller, Operations and HR Manager, Grants Manager. Lakewood hybrid (3+ office days/week). Early 2027 start, flexible. $100,000-$115,000/year, based on experience.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility; medical/accident (100% employee-only premium paid), dental (40% employee-only paid), vision (employee-paid); dependents at employee cost. 403(b) upon hire, up to 4% match after one year; vacation 15 days first year, increasing to 25; up to 10 sick days; 16 holidays including July 4 and Thanksgiving week closures; flexible scheduling; annual professional development budget.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter through CCALT's online application portal by 5:00 p.m. M.T. on Monday, November 9th.

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