Operations Director-He Sapa

Friends of the Children – He Sapa is seeking a passionate committed leader to use their expertise, vision, and operational skills as we establish and grow our new location headquartered in Rapid City.  Our model is proven to break the cycle of generational poverty for wakanyeja (children) who face the most barriers by providing professional mentors to thousands of youth across the country.  As our Operations Director, you will support human resources, finance, information technology, social media & marketing, and other enabling functions to ensure operations are established and are running optimally.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of Indigenous cultures, smart head for business, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong heart for kids.  They will be equally skilled at implementing efficient processes and intentionally developing collaborative relationships over time with trust, empathy, and healthy communication.

The right leader will be fiercely committed to equity and will ensure that every aspect of the organization’s mission is executed with full engagement of communities impacted by our work.

Are you this amazing professional? Here’s what we have to offer you:

• Opportunity to enhance the circle of resources available to Indigenous youth in the He Sapa.

• A committed Executive Director who will partner with you to establish and grow the organization.

• A strong, cohesive National team committed to innovation and high standards.

• A team of talented employees who are passionate about working together to create an extraordinary organization.

• Respect for work-life balance . You’ll bring your full self to work and lead by example by integrating work and personal life with attention to self-care so that work schedule is not depleting.

• A comprehensive benefits package.

• Salary: $65k.

• Most of all, you get to help lead an exceptional organization that supports children facing incredible odds change their life story every day.

At Friends of the Children – He Sapa (“Friends – He Sapa”), you will get to think globally and act locally. We are a new chapter within a growing, established national network.  As the Operations Director, you’ll receive expert support from our National team, which is headquartered in Portland, OR.  You’ll also work with a talented team of leaders from 25 other locations across the country, who collaborate to support the award-winning National scaling plan.

Are you ready to use your skills to make an impact in Rapid City?

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Basic Function / Position Objective:

The Operations Director supports the day-to-day functions of our organization.  The Operations Director is the first point of contact for people who call or visit and is responsible for supporting the Executive Director and leading the organization through a variety of administrative functions.  They excel at working as part of a small team, and effectively manages multiple projects and tasks, and keeps them on track.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Human Resources functions like (but not limited to):

• Developing and implementing processes and procedures.

• Developing and maintaining work plans.

• Recruitment management and posting jobs.

• Leading the benefits enrollment process, including researching and selecting employee benefits for Executive Director final approval.

• Being the resident expert on organizational policies and procedures.

• Performing all necessary background checks and maintaining confidential records.

• Supervising new employee onboarding.

• Promoting an accepting and transparent workplace.

Managing financials for the chapter (but not limited to):

• Review and process all expense reports for the team.

• Process payroll for the team.

• Preparing deposits, invoices, and accounts payable for the National finance team to process.

• Partner with the National finance team on accurate financial reporting notes.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director on the strategic plan.

Supporting the Executive Director on projects like (but not limited to):

• Completing and maintaining official registrations and contracts.

• Coordinating with Friends National for meetings, compliance, and information sharing.

• Acts as the board liaison for Board of Directors logistics, including scheduling, preparation of materials, surveys, registrations, and othe