Director of Operations

Position Summary:

ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE (ACCESS) seeks a Director of Operations with a deep commitment to reproductive justice. This position will work to further ACCESS’ mission, vision and values by overseeing the day-to-day financial management of the organization, managing and further developing our human resources and benefits programs, and spearheading the organization’s various operations activities.

The Director of Operations is joining a team that has grown from a staff of 2 to 15 since January 2021. The role is expected to provide direction, strategy and oversight of ACCESS’ infrastructure, financial and administrative systems, continuing to scale the organization’s operations systems and procedures for long-term sustainability.

This position will supervise the Finance and Grants Manager and any future Operations and Administration team members. They will work collaboratively with all members of the Staff, Board, as well as various consultants. This role would be ideal for a systems thinker who is experienced in scaling infrastructure and systems with values alignment at the center.

• Monitor accounts payable and receivable, review monthly statements and ensure ACCESS maintains accurate financial records that are in line with organizational procedures.
• Supervise the banking activities and relationships currently held by the Finance & Grants Manager.
• Support the implementation of the organization’s budget, including making recommendations on internal and operations costs.
• Evaluate the financial position and health of the organization through routine reviews of financial statements.
• Ensure ACCESS is in compliance with annual tax filing, state filings, and/or audit.

• Manage employee recruitment, onboarding, compensation program and benefits while ensuring operations are aligned with the organization’s mission, vision and values.
• Ensure payroll is processed and paid out according to the payroll schedule and liaison with our payroll company as needed.
• Advise Executive Director and Board of Directors in matters related to employment practices and HR programs.
• Manage a staff development and performance evaluation system that drives high employee engagement and performance, rooted in ACCESS’ mission, vision and values.
• Assess staff development needs related to training, mentorship, and professional development programs.

• Report to the Executive Director (and Board of Directors when needed) on HR metrics and provide any necessary support.
• Maintain employee files; ensure minimum requirements for employment and compliance with relevant laws, etc.

• Implement HR policies and practices that foster a positive, compliant working environment aligned with ACCESS RJ’s mission and values.
• Respond to grievances according to ACCESS’ grievance policy and procedures.

• Support productive management and employee relations by helping resolve workplace challenges.
• Ensure conflict resolution and grievance procedures reflect equity and anti-oppression principles.
• Root all decision making, policy development, compensation and benefit plan design within ACCESS’ mission, vision, and values.
• Facilitate management training and policies, practices, and procedures with a lens towards equity and inclusion to meet organizational and strategic plan goals.

• In partnership with outside legal counsel, oversee:
  • risk management and contracts, including: business and property insurance, contracts, leases and other legal documents and agreements
  • development and adherence to vendor (consultants included) relationship best practices and contractual management
  • ensuring legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations throughout human resource management

As ACCESS attempts to practice anti-racist and values-aligned hiring practices, we do not require a college degree or an explicit number of years experience with certain skills. We acknowledge that individuals develop skills in a variety of…