Of€ce
/ Operations Manager
Posted until €lled
VSA Alaska at Out North, Alaska's premier creator and presenter
of contemporary arts for
social change, seeks an experienced non-pro€t manager with strong organizational
and
systems management expertise.
VSA Alaska at Out North operates year-round multi-cultural, community-based
performance,
visual art, and €lm programs. We seek a highly organized leader with the experience,
skills
and demeanor to help guide this $300,000 organization through continued and
steady
growth.
Job Summary
• Reporting to Executive Artistic Director, the Of€ce /Operations Manager
(OM) will
coordinate the day-to-day and overall organization operations, including of€ce
administration,
scheduling, grant and contract deadlines, communications, and human resources.
• The OM has 1-3 part-time direct reports, several independent contractors,
and co-manages
a team of volunteers with Facility Manager and Board Members.
• The OM is a leader, responsible for maintaining an effective team. This
is a newly created
position with a great opportunity to make your mark in an entrepreneurial atmosphere
amongst highly motivated, creative colleagues!
Areas of Responsibilities
• Agency Operations & Systems
• Grants Management
• Communications: inter- and intra-of€ce.
• Human Resources
Job Requirements
• VSA Alaska at Out North seeks a seasoned leader and organizational manager,
able to work
closely with the Executive Artistic Director to help ensure the future success
of the company.
• The chosen candidate will demonstrate strong leadership acumen, exhibit
effective
organizational and solid interpersonal skills – including a track record
for leading,
managing and developing a team – and have excellent time management skills.
• A strong candidate excels at balancing multiple tasks and the demands
of working in a
uid, fast-paced environment.
• The successful candidate will most likely demonstrate a passion for
breaking new ground to
lead VSA Alaska at Out North’s mission for social change through the arts,
in addition to a
love of details, spreadsheets and systems. This is a small, lean organization
where all staff
play a direct, hands-on role.
Desired Qualities
• Passion for and understanding of contemporary arts.
• Understanding of privilege and systemic oppression; commitment to social
justice, human
and civil rights for all; commitment to organizational mission.
• Desire to make social change through the arts and humanities.
• Knowledge of community organizations and resources, along with excellent
networking
skills, and overall friendly demeanor.
• Interest
in, commitment and ability to learn new things.
• Attention to detail with ability to see the big picture.
• Resourcefulness and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Delightfully persuasive, outgoing and €rmly diplomatic personalities
are a plus.
• Experience working in lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender, racially and
socioeconomically diverse, and disability
communities helpful.
• Proven track record of savvy business acumen, including the ability
to balance the delivery of programs
against the realities of a budget; problem solving, project management and creative
resourcefulness.
•Exhibit stamina and a strong work ethic, as well as the exibility to
deal with unpredictable pressures and a
variable ow of work activity; enjoys working hard and looks for challenges;
proactive.
Quali€cations
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in management functions, speci€cally
grant management and oversight
(preferably in an arts or community organizing organization).
• Pro€ciency in Word, Excel, and Access required.
• Strong personnel management and supervising skills.
• Strong creative, strategic and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a creative atmosphere while maintaining a smooth
operating environment.
• Ability to cheerfully manage multiple projects and priorities at a time.
• Grant management experience.
• Familiarity with IT, databases, social networking, and/or Google Apps
a plus.
Compensation
•$23-25k DOE
•2 weeks paid vacation plus all Federal holidays
•Casual workplace
Procedure
for Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit resume, salary history, a minimum
of three references and a
cover letter describing interest in our mission, relevant quali€cations and
experience to the Operations Manager
Search Committee.
Please forward application packets (WORD or PDF Format) via electronic mail
to margaret@outnorth.org.
Please note “OM Search <your last name>” in the subject line.
You may also submit application packets via post to
OPERATIONS MANAGER SEARCH
VSA Alaska at Out North
3800 DeBarr Road
Anchorage AK 99508
**Please DO NOT call or drop in**
Nominations of quali€ed candidates are also welcome.
VSA Alaska at Out
North is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in all facets
of its
organization and planning. People of color, people with disabilities,
LGBTQ individuals, and people
returning to the workforce from retirement are strongly encouraged
to apply. The facility is ADA compliant.