Job Title: Operations Manager
Job Classification: Full Time, Exempt
Department: Administration
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Compensation & Benefits: Salary range is $54,000 - $57,000yr and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Individual Health & Dental Coverage, Individual Retirement Account Contribution and Paid Time Off
About Denver Kids, Inc.
Denver Kids, Inc. (DK) empowers students to positively shape their lives, successfully complete
high school, and pursue post-secondary options. Created in 1946, our organization partners
with Denver Public Schools to provide students who are under-resourced with educational
counseling. Through long-term, one-on-one relationships, we offer support in academic
development, character building and social and emotional skills. Over 80% of the students we
serve achieve an on-time high school graduation and more than 90% go on to pursue
post-secondary education.
Position Summary
Denver Kids is hiring an Operations Manager who can provide critical operations support and be
a valuable resource for our team. This person will be responsible for organizing and
coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness
and efficiency. This includes providing operational support to various departments within
Denver Kids. This position requires a highly professional, organized individual who can multitask,
communicate effectively, balance priorities, display accountability to self and peers, and provide
creativity and resourcefulness.
Primary Responsibilities
Finance - 25%
● Enter bills into Quickbooks Online(QBO)
● Deposit money into bank, enter in QBO
● Reconcile donations with Development Staff and enter month end online donations
● Ensure manager approvals on all Divvy transactions for month-end
● Aid in month end processes, including footing the financial statements before sending to
the Finance Committee
HR - 25%
● Liaison to our Human Resources partner, G&A Partners, to get new staff onboarded
correctly, and make adjustments as needed
● In partnership with G&A, lead off-boarding process with existing staff including
collection of DK property,
● Fully support the Hiring, Onboarding and Offboarding process for DK.
● Help with hiring- posting job descriptions, screen candidates, schedule interviews, help
write offer letters
● Update org policies & procedures, employee handbook
● Maintain personnel files
● Help with communication norms across the org
General Operations - 50%
● Answer mainline, greet visitors, oversee office supplies and equipment
● Oversee the tech platforms - Divvy, Slack, G-suite, Small Improvements, DKU
● Staff liaison for DPS for all things operations: DPS equipment, COVID communications,
access badges
● Maintain org wide calendar
● Attend Grant meetings
● Responsible for equipment inventory
● Manage Mileage reimbursement process
Other Responsibilities
● Support in building an inclusive culture
● Develop relationships across the organization
Qualifications
Required
● Minimum 2 years’ experience in office administration/operations support.
● Must be able to work a consistent 40-hour work week in the home office location
with some remote work as appropriate.
● Excellent organizational skills.
● Strong written and oral communications skills.
● Computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing programs, and e-mail at a
highly proficient level.
● Highly proficient with technology platforms.
● Commitment to using technology to improve efficiency and to supporting
teammates around technology.
● Quick learner.
Preferred
● Bachelor’s Degree.
● Experience with Google Drive, Zoom, Salesforce, SLACK. Quickbooks Online,
Docusign.
● Experience in the non-profit sector.
● Passion for education and youth development.
Personal Characteristics
● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
● Highly organized
● Thrives in a changing environment focused on continuous learning and personal
development.
● Embodies Denver Kids Core Values.
Working Conditions
● Current Colorado driver’s license required.
● Safe and clean driving record required.
● Background check required.
● Occasional time before /after regular working hours is expected.
How to Apply:
No phone calls or mail submissions. Please submit an application packet that includes a cover
letter expressing why you are interested in this position and what makes you uniquely qualified
for this position as well as your resume that demonstrates your employment history, experience
and education to apply@denverkidsinc.org.