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Woodcraft Rangers is Hiring an Associate Director of Strategic Operations Near Los Angeles, CA
Job Title: Associate Director of Strategic Operations
Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving the youth?Who We Are:In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft's programs have been notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area.
What We Do:Woodcraft Rangers offers full-spectrum afterschool enrichment with an emphasis on creating a positive environment. Our programs include summer learning and outdoor education for nearly 15,000 youth aged 4 to 18 years old. Additionally, we offer Lifecraft, a career and college advancement program focused on the long-term academic and career goals of our over 700 staff members.Ideal Candidate:This role is for you if you are a strategic visionary and organizational expert, skilled in transforming complex processes into streamlined operations. Your meticulous approach and detail-oriented mindset enable you to drive cross-functional collaboration, oversee large-scale projects, and manage direct reports with efficiency. Adept at designing and implementing procedures that enhance workflow and ensure policy comprehensiveness, your leadership is key to bridging departmental gaps and promoting operational excellence. With a passion for setting operational benchmarks and a talent for strategic guidance, you play a crucial role in spearheading our organizational growth and efficiency, making a lasting impact through continuous improvement.Why Work for Woodcraft Rangers:
- Paid vacation
- Sick time
- Health Benefits
- 403(b) retirement
- Pet insurance
- Lifecraft
- Upward mobility
- Career development
- The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community.
Role Overview:Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), the Associate Director of Strategic Operations is pivotal in elevating our operational standards and enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness. This role involves providing strategic oversight across all departments, managing and mentoring a direct report to foster leadership, and leading the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Additionally, you will manage large-scale, cross-functional projects, ensuring seamless, efficient operations that are aligned with our mission. Your efforts in defining and documenting processes will be crucial in enhancing cross-departmental communication and collaboration, creating comprehensive guides that standardize operations and lay the foundation for operational excellence.Responsibilities:
- Strategic Oversight: Provide strategic guidance on cross-functional operations, ensuring standards of excellence across departments.
- Project Management: Lead and manage large-scale, cross-departmental projects, from conceptualization to implementation, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals.
- Cross-Departmental System Support: Streamline and support systems used across departments to improve efficiency and collaboration, ensuring seamless operational integration.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a direct report, guiding their development and ensuring their success in contributing to organizational goals.
- Operational Procedure Development: Accountable for the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), fostering operational consistency and excellence.
- Cross-Departmental Communication & Collaboration: Facilitate effective communication strategies between departments to streamline processes and enhance collaboration.
- Policy Development: Craft and revise organizational policies to reflect best practices and regulatory compliance, ensuring they are accessible and understood across the organization.
- Process Improvement: Continuously assess and optimize operational processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
- Compliance Monitoring: Ensure organizational activities comply with internal policies and external regulations, conducting regular audits and updates as necessary.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison between the operations department and other internal teams, as well as external partners, to align operational strategies with organizational goals.
- Reporting and Analysis: Provide regular reporting on the status of operational processes, projects, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in operations management, business administration or related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) are an asset.
- At least five years of experience in operations management, with a proven track record in strategic planning, project management, and SOP development.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with experience managing teams and mentoring staff.
- Demonstrated experience in process mapping and optimization within a multi-departmental organization.
- Strong project management skills, capable of leading cross-functional projects from conception to implementation.
- Knowledgeable in compliance regulations and standards pertinent to organizational operations.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management/task management software.
- While not required, bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are considered beneficial.
- Demonstrated experience in working with ethnically and culturally diverse communities, along with a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs of high-need areas in Los Angeles, including knowledge of the existing educational systems, youth development principles, and related programs.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for all employees engaged in in-person work with staff or clients.
- Valid LIVE Scan, TB Clearance, and CPR Certification (provided by Woodcraft Rangers).
Skills:
- Exceptional organizational skills and love for creating order and efficiency in processes and documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process optimization and efficiency.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong self-motivation and self-learning abilities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
- Strong multitasking skills with a focus on managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Adaptability and flexibility, with a strong capacity for managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Consistent display of poise and professionalism in all situations.
Physical Demands:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Frequent standing is required during working hours.
- The ability to travel across the Greater Los Angeles area, using either a car or public transportation, is necessary several times per month.
- Regular use of hands for various tasks, such as operating a computer and handling objects, is essential.
- Effective communication skills are required, necessitating the ability to speak clearly and hear well.
- Occasional lifting and/or moving of objects weighing up to 40 pounds may be required.
Work Environment and Schedule:We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects:
- Regular working hours are from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings required for events, training, or conferences.
- Optional weekly work-from-home opportunities.
- Travel is necessary to various regions where Woodcraft Rangers programs are implemented, including San Fernando Valley, South Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, Southeast LA, and Downtown areas, to support or deliver in-person training.
- Regular exposure to a computer monitor during work.
- The typical noise level of a standard work environment.
- Stable internet access is required for effective work-from-home performance.
Status: Full TimeSalary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 a yearWoodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
SALARY
$203k-227k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/12/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
04/24/2024
WEBSITE
woodcraftrangers.org
HEADQUARTERS
LOS ANGELES, CA
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
1922
CEO
JULEE BROOKS
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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About Woodcraft Rangers
Since 1922, Woodcraft Rangers has a proud history of providing innovative and creative programs for children and youth in the under-served areas of greater Los Angeles through enriching after-school and camping programs. Currently, enriching after-school and camping programs are provided to over 18,000 at-risk young people annually, at 60 public schools in high-need neighborhoods of Los Angeles County including the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Central Los Angeles, South Central/Watts, and Southeast (e.g., Huntington Park and South Gate). The organizations programs are responsive to... social trends and designed to help children mature into healthy, productive adults through positive experiences and age-appropriate challenges.
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