Program Operations Manager

Do you have 2-5 years of program or project management experience?

Are you passionate about racial equity and economic justice?

We are currently in search of a Program Operations Manager for a Racial Justice Advocacy Nonprofit. The position is On-site in Washington, DC. This is a part-time, temporary position.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Racial Justice Advocacy Nonprofit

LOCATION: Washington, DC (On-site – Navy Yard)

POSITION TITLE: Program Operations Manager

SCHEDULE: 20 hours/week

DURATION: Temporary (60-90 days with possibility of extension)

HOURLY RATE: $26.00 - $32.00

Is This Your Dream Job? The Program Operations Manager will sit between the Executive Director and program staff to ensure day-to-day execution of programs is on track, visible, and aligned with organizational direction. This role is ideal for someone who understands how to work in a founder-led mission-driven organization with prior experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 2-5 years of experience in program operations or project management
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in community organizing, advocacy, or direct service organizations a plus
• Prior experience supervising or leading others
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Highly proactive and independent with effective written communication skills
• Proficiency in software tools including Asana, Little Green Light, and Google Workspace.
• Comfortable working in a racial equity and economic justice context

How You Will Spend Your Day:

• Manage and take ownership of multiple projects and operational initiatives from start to finish.
• Coordinate logistics and ensure projects and events are successfully executed.
• Gather information from multiple stakeholders and ensure it is organized and completed appropriately.
• Manage projects such as database updates, information gathering, event coordination, and other operational initiatives.
• Help provide direction and coordination to junior team members involved in projects.
• Potentially oversee or supervise staff through collaborative projects.
• Support broader organizational projects and ad hoc needs as they arise.

We’d love to hear from you.

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