Operations Specialist

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
** Job Overview:
** The Operations Specialist will serve as the primary point person for the office front desk and will assist with all operations functions in the Denver office. As the first face for clients and guests in the office, the Operations Specialist provides a warm welcome, responsive communication, and maintains office security protocol. This is a challenging position that requires strong organization and communication, creative problem-solving, personal initiative, and the ability to work well in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.

This position is in-person at the IRC in Denver office, Monday to Friday.
** Major Responsibilities:
**** Front Desk Management
*** Welcome and greet clients and guests in-person and over the telephone.
* Maintain a welcoming, clean, and safe reception environment for clients and other visitors.
* Receive and route phone calls coming in on the main office line; answer questions or refer inquiries on to other team members as needed.
* Assist with training and supporting operations volunteers to ensure coverage for front desk operations and administrative tasks.
* Document front desk processes and procedures to ensure they are current and inform any changes.
** Safety and Security (S&S)
*** Support day-to-day S&S-related needs.
* Coordinate immediate incident management in reception area. Report S&S incidents involving covered persons in accordance with established protocols.
* Assist in the development and implementation of office-specific S&S resources, including the provision of S&S briefings to new staff and covered persons.
** Information Technology (IT)
*** Support the management of IT and communications infrastructure, including the proper tracking and communication of hardware and software-related matters.
* Provide ongoing support and communication related to IT support, troubleshooting, and escalation.
* Work with Denver Operations team and HQ IT team to support any internet or telecommunications service disruptions, liaising with local internet and telecommunications service providers.
** Supply Chain
*** Assist with supply orders in accordance with supply chain and financial compliance guidelines and coordinate servicing and repairs as needed.
* Assist with office inventory needs, including contributions-in-kind (CIK), storage, tracking, and reporting.
* May support with vendor billing/invoices in partnership with Finance team.
* Assist with fleet management in accordance with established protocols.
* Assist with on- and off-site storage needs.
** Facilities Management
*** Support coordination of repairs and improvements with vendors and property managers as needed.
* Assist with offsetting up work spaces, building access and other operational support related employee lifecycle needs.
* Support smooth functioning of office infrastructure, including but not limited to communications, mail distribution, equipment and services.
* Assist with planning and coordinating office events and meetings.
* Monitor reception area, classroom, meeting rooms, kitchen, and bathrooms to ensure they are clean, safe, and in working order for daily business needs.
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* Job Requirements:

**** Work Experience**:
One or more years of relevant work experience in office administration; administration, customer service or facilities management experience preferred.
** Demonstrated Skills and

Competencies:

*** Demonstrated success…