Operations & Development Manager

Position Summary 

The Operations & Development Manager will build on our successes to date and continue smooth operations going forward. This position requires a multitude of hard and soft skills, and will be involved in all aspects of the organization while serving as a trusted partner with the President and CEO. This is a detailed-oriented role that requires multi-tasking and effective communication to deliver first class results. Proactive planning, efficient working style, and operational expertise are core competencies for this role.

Job Duties & Responsibilities  

• Finance:
• Pay bills and track expenses
• Assist Finance Director with budget development and tracking
• Issue invoices
• Complete vendor documentation (ACH forms, grant submission forms, collect W-9s)
• Collect on outstanding invoices
• Work with bookkeeper to reconcile transactions
• Complete vendor forms and charitable donation requirements as needed
• Assist in tax planning

Human Resources:

• Conduct onboarding and offboarding for all employees
• Run payroll
• General operations and compliance:
• Create and distribute quarterly board packets with assistance from team
• File statements with the State of CA (Statement of Information, Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, EDD notices, etc.)
• Negotiate all contracts with vendors and funders
• Manage office and facility related issues
• Provide technical support to employees regarding software and hardware
• Act as admin for all shared accounts

Initiative support: Support and participate in MBEP annual events (Economic Summit and State of the Region)

Grants:

• Manage grant applications and reporting
• Seek for new sources of funding

Qualifications/Requirements

Operations and marketing experience required, preferably in nonprofit sector
Strong writing and analytical skills
At least 5 years related work
BA/BS in Business or Economics
Understanding of basic accounting principles
High integrity, capacity to learn quickly, high intrinsic motivation, and grit
Strong organization and communication skills (writing, speaking, listening and expertise in Microsoft Office software)
Experience working with diverse groups of professionals and community leaders
Attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (aka “start-up” ethos)
Classification: Exempt, Full-Time Position (40 hours per week)

Salary commensurate with experience

No relocation; must be located within the tri-county region

Benefits:

Health care benefits
Standard paid holidays
Additional 2 weeks paid vacation
About the Organization

Founded in 2015 Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is a nonprofit membership organization consisting of public, private and civic entities located throughout the counties of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz. Our mission is to improve the economic health and quality of life for all residents in the region. We invest in the big challenges so that our region thrives.

MBEP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE AND WELCOME DIVERSITY OF ETHNIC, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, SOCIO-ECONOMIC, POLITICAL BACKGROUNDS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION/IDENTIFICATION AND ABILITIES.