EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Go For Broke National Education Center – Torrance, California

Position:
Director of Operations

Reports to:
President and CEO

Major Duties:

• Office management and internal communications: oversee general operations, updates and enforces internal policies and procedures, supports two department heads in implementation and operations
• Board relations: provide operational support for all board entities and committees that include board of directors, board of governors and its committees
• Finance & Budget: plan, develop and implement strategies for financial, operational management and development. Work on annual budget process; develop systems to efficiently track budgets and timelines, manage and control departmental expenditures within agreed budgets
• Human Resources: responsible for payroll, benefits, orientation, and all employment requirements. Manage contractors and vendors

Time Commitment:
Full-time


Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to motivate others and manage financial and human resources effectively and responsibly to achieve established goals and objectives.
• Skilled in thinking strategically and developing practical solutions, taking into consideration short- and long-term requirements, peripheral concerns, and changing priorities and trends.
• Ability to analyze issues and recommend courses of action.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to make good decisions in a timely manner under pressure of deadlines.
• Knowledge of the principles and objectives of (1) project planning, (2) properties and facilities coordination, (3) human resources management
• Ability to develop strategies for the delivery of superior customer service.
• Ability to work effectively without supervision.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of management experience, including fiscal and organizational management.
• Nonprofit executive management experience preferred but not required
• Self motivator, results-oriented, multi-tasker
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and written skills for reaching diverse populations
• Excellent computer skills – MS Office required and raisers edge a plus
• Consistent positive attitude and a strong work ethic a must.

Compensation:
DOE

Start Date:
Immediate

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to:
Go For Broke National Education Center
PO Box 2590, Gardena, CA 90247
Attn: Human Resources
Fax: (310) 222-5700
Email: jobs@goforbroke.org
www.GoForBroke.org

Organizational Background
The Go For Broke National Education Center teaches and preserves the American story and legacy of American veterans of Japanese ancestry whose heroism and sacrifices during World War II triumphed over racism and intolerance. Through its education programs, current and future generations learn what it means to be an American and about the importance of civil liberties and racial tolerance.

Programs and services include: Hanashi Oral History Program, An American Story Teacher Training Program, Historical Archive on its website, www.GoForBroke.org, Go For Broke Monument, Resource Center, Publications, Documentaries, Collections Archive and Volunteer Program.

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