Director of Administration

About Destination Crenshaw:

Destination Crenshaw aims to preserve, anchor, and uplift South LA’s Black culture and creative community. We enable Black cultural ownership and honor Black history by telling the story of Black Los Angeles and Crenshaw as the “Heart of Black LA.”

Destination Crenshaw is a 1.3-mile cultural and economic revitalization corridor celebrating Black Los Angeles. Designed as a cultural landmark, multimodal mobility hub, and climate-resilient public space, the park will feature permanent public art installations by renowned Black artists, shaded gathering spaces, sustainable landscaping, and an elevated viewing platform. Through the development of the Destination Crenshaw project, Destination Crenshaw is building Black global cultural and economic platforms that allow Black artists and businesses to thrive and drive investment that supports the Black community.

Position Description:

The Director of Administration will join the organization in a start-up capacity. As a young organization in South Los Angeles, the Director of Administration will build and grow the administrative systems from an emerging to a mature organization. This individual will oversee day-to-day operations and work directly with the President & CEO to establish administrative protocols and systems to build a sustainable organization. This individual will enhance the organization's ability to fulfill its commitments to donors, the Governing Board of Directors, and the DC Leadership Team.

Director of Administration Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Collaborates with all management staff to identify and deliver the administrative support required by the organization.
• Drafts and distributes statistical reports, analyses, and exhibits to company stakeholders and, when required, to regulatory and government agencies.
• Devise systems and protocols to meet organizational goals and objectives
• Manage the organization’s finances and produce regular reporting 
• Create and maintain policies and procedures to increase operational efficiency and compliance
• Develops, evaluates, and maintains the management information system (MIS).
• Ensures the organization's compliance with applicable health, building, zoning, and safety licensing and certification requirements.
• Maintain human resources documentation, conduct staff performance evaluations, and establish processes to increase organizational efficiency
• Mentor and coach the administrative staff within the organization
• Work closely with and train new staff in administrative protocols
• Stay current on the latest changes to government rules and regulations related to administrative tasks, accounting, and financial reporting
• Identify opportunities to establish and/or improve staff positions and program departments within the organization
• Collaborates with other management staff to draft and implement an annual administrative budget.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience required. MBA or advanced degree preferred. 
• Proven experience in a leadership role; sharpened business administration, strategic planning, legal compliance, financial reporting, and budget management experience is essential.
• Solid understanding of business functions (HR, Finance, etc.)
• Ability to successfully navigate multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex business and financial information to key stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Suite programs. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen well, and positively represent the organization and its mission.  
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and stay on deadline. 
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently. 

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting and standing for extended periods, with long hours at a desk or in meetings.
• Manual dexterity for using computers and office equipment.
• Occasional travel for meetings or conferences.
• Hearing and vision for clear communication and reading documents.
• Physical stamina to handle occasional tasks like moving materials.
• Mobility to move between locations or attend on-site meetings.