Organization: Spur Impact
Job Title: Director of Operations
Expected Start Date: By October 1, 2023
Report To: Charles Vincent, Executive Director, Spur Impact
Location: Our office is in downtown Wilmington. Remote work will be permissible, although in-person work is expected on a regular basis.
Organizational Overview: At Spur Impact our mission is just that – to inspire, connect, and develop emerging business leaders as they “spur impact” and transform their careers and communities.
We believe in the power of connection and community. Since 2018, our professional and philanthropic events and initiatives have connected hundreds of passionate emerging leaders with business innovators and existing impact players each dedicated to making a sustainable difference in the Delaware region.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate thrives working both independently and collaboratively with employees and volunteers. They have prior success managing projects and events as well as an understanding of marketing and social media. They can comfortably lead meetings, exchange innovative and creative ideas, execute programs/initiatives, and enjoy streamlining tasks/processes to create efficiencies.
Overview of Position: This is a newly created opportunity for someone with a shared passion for our mission. We are a small and dedicated team of entrepreneurial spirits. Our staff must be flexible, innovative, collaborative, and think creatively to successfully execute upon our goals and realize our shared vision.
In this role, the Director of Operations will have the opportunity to grow our leadership programs and foster and develop relationships with a diverse group of professionals, businesses, and other organizations across the state. This role will encompass managing all aspects of the annual MILLSUMMIT conference, including business development, managing any related networking events and programs that take place throughout the year, and overseeing the program’s year-round marketing strategy. The Director of Operations will also help oversee and manage the Emerging Leaders Community (ELC) program and provide additional support to other staff and programs as needed, including for the Spur Giving program and Delaware Gives initiative and the annual giving day event, Do More 24 Delaware.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: ·
Operations and Project Management (65% of time):
Serve as the primary lead for Spur Impact’s leadership and professional development programming, including the MILLSUMMIT, ELC, and related networking events.
MILLSUMMIT: This person will be the primary point person managing the budget, marketing/ communications, volunteers, and contractors, as well as helping to plan and organize the annual MILLSUMMIT leadership conference. This person will also help manage and organize any related standalone or related recurring programming or networking events throughout the year, such as breakfast meetings or happy hour receptions or the Health in High Heels event.
ELC: This person will be responsible for overseeing the ELC program, including helping develop and manage the budget. This management includes being the primary staff point person helping to coordinate efforts between any contractors, speakers, and members of the ELC program.
Support for Spur Impact’s community impact programming, including assisting the Director of Nonprofit Engagement and other staff and volunteers in conjunction with the annual Delaware giving day event (Do More 24 Delaware).
Support other organizational operations, including helping manage payroll and other contractor and vendor relationships.
Business Development (35% of time):
Support the Executive Director in refining, managing, developing, and executing the organization’s relationship building strategy for key stakeholders and potential partners, including foundations, corporations, other nonprofits and community or public groups, and individual donors. Many of the organization’s current partners support one or more of the MILLSUMMIT and Delaware Gives initiatives throughout the year.
Draft marketing/ communications to increase awareness of all or individual programs supporting Spur Impact.
Supervise and provide reporting on the execution, monitoring, and measurement of touchpoints with stakeholders and their involvement with Spur Impact.
Hold select meetings or workshops with external partners, including faith leaders, business leaders, public leaders, and other Delaware-based influencers and celebrities to introduce and grow Spur Impact’s initiatives to reach a broader audience.
Preferred Education Experience:
An associates degree or higher
3-6 years of related experience such as but not limited to project management program development, logistics, event planning, marketing
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to represent the organization in person, over the phone, virtually, or via email
Demonstrated written and verbal skills
Prior success working with a team, stakeholders, young professionals, and emerging leaders to develop and execute an event of 100+ people or similar educational conference
Technical skills, including proficiency in Google, Office and Adobe Suite, Canva, database management, email management (such as Mailchimp), and familiarity with website development platforms (such as Squarespace) is preferred
Benefits:
As an emerging-growth nonprofit, Spur Impact endeavors to support the needs of employees both in and outside of the work environment. As such, Spur Impact is committed to regularly reviewing benefit options as the nonprofit continues to expand. The following benefits are currently available to full-time Spur Impact team members:
PTO, Personal Days, Holidays
Flexible Work Environment through work location
Paid Parking (Wilmington office and events)
Personal and Professional Development through training and learning opportunities
Salary Range: This is a full-time, exempt position (up to 40 hours a week) with occasional work on nights and weekends as required. The expected salary will range from $60,000-$65,000 based on experience.
Travel: This position requires the applicant to have a reliable vehicle with applicable vehicle insurance to make regular trips throughout the state to engage the community on behalf of the organization. Mileage and business expenses are reimbursable per our Expense Reimbursement Policy.
Additional Desired Requirements: Work in a stationary position for long periods of time (including in front of a computer or via video conferencing), and be able to lift more than 20 pounds on occasion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Spur Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
To Apply: Send resumes and cover letters to resumes@spurimpact.org by September 12, 2023. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.
Date Posted: August 22, 2023