Operations & Development Curator

Position Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Executive Dreamer

Salary Range: $42,000 - $46,000 annually

Location: In Office / Canton, Ohio

Tom Tod Ideas is a youth development nonprofit that listens to, honors, and advocates for middle schoolers. Yep. You read that right. Middle schoolers, and only middle schoolers. We create programming and curricula specifically for 11 to 14-year-olds because we believe their perspective is valuable and necessary for the community. Since 2012, we’ve helped thousands of middle schoolers discover and love their community while finding ways to help it thrive.

Using the latest research about early adolescent development, our work allows students to explore idea creation through a community-focused, developmentally aligned lens. We connect the energy, imagination, and intuition of middle schoolers with the wisdom, resources, and experiences of adults, while equipping middle schoolers with vital skills that empower them to take action today while setting them up for success tomorrow.

The Operations and Development Curator role is designed to coordinate vital Tom Tod activities, from supporting the leadership team to managing projects. The individual in this role acts as the connector between all of Tom Tod’s functions and ensures that Tom Tod remains organized, responsive, and connected to the community. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable balancing multiple projects at once while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Depending on a candidate's skills and professional goals, this role may evolve to include increased responsibility in communications, community engagement, fundraising, grant writing, operations, or project leadership. We value curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn, and we are committed to helping team members develop their strengths and build meaningful careers within our organization.

Tom Tod Ideas takes a whole-team approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and is an equal-opportunity employer. As we seek new team members, we welcome the meaningful contributions you might bring in terms of your education, perspective, race, culture, ethnicity, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, age, or religion.

The Operations and Development Curator reports to the Executive Dreamer and works alongside the full Tom Tod Team to support the mission, values, and vision of Tom Tod by creating, refining, and/or implementing organizational systems. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with preparation for and follow up from internal and external meetings such as Team Meetings, Leadership Huddles and Board meetings
• Engage in program registration, waitlist management, updates, and cancellations
• Handle post-registration communications with families via phone, text, and email.
• Prepare event information tables
• Maintain an orderly office environment
• Answer general office phone and respond to general office emails
• Assist with internal and external communications, to include Huzzah cards, thank yous, camper birthday cards, and bulk mail
• Oversee postage accounts and ensure accuracy of payments
• Maintain adequate supplies of toner, paper, envelopes, and general office supplies

• Maintain organized systems, files, and workflows that support programs, campaigns, and events
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and logistics for programs, campaigns, and events
• Support team with project development, progress and deadline achievement

• Maintain and manage Tom Tod’s databases (to include Give Butter, Mail Chimp, Community Opt-In database, and Student/Family Information System) to ensure accuracy, minimize contact…