Operations Coordinator

Operations Coordinator

Founder-Embedded | Growth Role | Path to Chief of Operations

Richmond, CA (In-Person Required)

Full-Time Salaried Employee

$65,000/year growth in scope and compensation over time

About STEAM the Streets

STEAM the Streets is a bi-coastal mission-driven organization using media, music, arts, and STEAM education to inspire youth and guide them toward real pathways of opportunity.

Our work spans:

• Media production
• School-based programs
• Live assembly performances
• Community partnerships & outreach
• A mobile learning platform

We strive to be a multi-faceted inspiration machine.

We’re growing — and looking for a highly capable, deeply reliable person to grow with us.

The Role

This is not a single-function role.

The Operations Coordinator is the Founder’s operational right hand: someone who takes real ownership of the work that keeps the organization moving across multiple domains simultaneously.

You’ll touch:

• Operations & project coordination
• Marketing execution
• School partnerships
• Finance administration
• Media logistics

The right person for this role doesn’t see variety as chaos. They see it as the job — and they enjoy making all of it move.

This role is designed as the entry point to a future Chief of Operations trajectory.

Over time, as you build context and demonstrate ownership, you’ll move from executing tasks to owning functions, coordinating teams, and serving as an organizational quarterback alongside the Founder / Executive Director.

This Role Is Right For You If…

• You can draft a press release in the morning, follow up with a school at noon, and reconcile an invoice by end of day — and feel good about all three
• You follow through and close loops without being asked twice
• You’re highly organized and naturally proactive
• You’re comfortable juggling administrative, operational, and creative work
• You genuinely care about youth, education, arts, or mission-driven work

What You’ll DoOperations & Project Management

• Manage and maintain operational tools, software, and systems
• Create and maintain project trackers and spreadsheets
• Coordinate meetings and internal workflows
• Manage part-time creative and administrative team members
• Operationalize action items from team meetings
• Coordinate events and improve workflows as the organization grows

Marketing & Communications

• Coordinate video shoots and production logistics
• Manage website updates and Linktree
• Assemble decks, proposals, and one-pagers
• Coordinate print and event materials

School Programming

• Coordinate school-based programs and logistics
• Run brief logistics meetings with school partners
• Follow up with interested schools and program partners

Finance & Administrative Support

• Pay bills and manage vendor payments
• Coordinate with the external accountant
• Send invoices and track payments
• Book travel as needed

Growth PathNow → Operations Coordinator

Build systems understanding and establish trust through reliability and execution.

6–8 Months → Operations Lead / Manager

Own recurring workflows, manage contractors, and reduce Founder involvement in day-to-day execution.

12–24 Months → Chief of Operations

Serve as organizational quarterback and oversee cross-functional operations alongside the Founder.

Who You Are

Must-Haves

• 3 years experience in operations, coordination, communications, executive support, or similar work
• Strong written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong follow-through
• Comfortable context-switching across multiple functions
• Proactive and resourceful without needing heavy hand-holding

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit, education, arts, marketing, or community-facing organizations
• Familiarity with newsletters, social media coordination, or content calendars
• Comfort with invoices, bill pay, and basic financial administration
• Experience managing contractors or vendors

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000/year (full-time)
• In-person role based in Richmond, CA
• 10 days PTO paid holidays sick leave
• Additional benefits expected to grow over time
• Clear growth in title, responsibility, and compensation as the role expands

How To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining why this role spoke to you
• Responses to the screening questions below

Applications without responses to the screening questions will not be reviewed.

Screening Questions

1. How do you personally keep track of multiple tasks, deadlines, or responsibilities? Walk us through your system.
2. Tell us about a time you had to keep multiple people or moving pieces organized. How did you ensure things stayed on track, and what did you do when something slipped?

We’re looking for specificity, real systems or instincts, and evidence that you close the loop.

STEAM the Streets is committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — especially those who have lived experience with the youth and communities at the center of our mission.