word Hiring for Director of Operations at Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Full Time

Are you passionate about making an impact for the Kingdom through Christian women in the workplace? Are you an authentic servant leader who wants to see working women thrive, so they reach their God-given potential? Do you believe that Jesus uses community to transform lives – and that Christian women are in desperate need of help to balance their faith, family, and work?

4word exists to build a global community of Christian women in the workplace – to guide and empower them to reach their God-given potential with confidence. Our BHAG is to guide and empower 10 million Christian women in the workplace to CHANGE THE WORLD. Our values are servant leaders who are real, passionate, and faithful women who want to be in community with each other.

We do this through three programs: First, our 4word Mentor Program launched in 2013 with over 800 mentors and mentees being paired in 4word’s ten-week Mentor Program. We have also delivered two 4word Group Mentoring Programs. Second, we have thirty 4word Community Groups meeting in person and/or virtually with three being specialty groups: Executive Women 4Christ, STEM, and a Global Virtual Community Group and one international group in Kenya. Last of all, 4word’s Digital Platform has reached over four million women through our weekly blogs, and bi-monthly podcasts: plus, interviews resulting in articles, podcasts, and TV interviews.

Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Operations is responsible for leading and managing a comprehensive Client Service model with an array of profit enhancing services and programs. This position will partner with their peers in appropriate financial accountability and develop annual budgets in conjunction with 4word’s overall strategy. This position will also assist the ED in planning, organizing, and implementing public and private fundraising initiatives and people initiatives within the organization. The Director of Operations will have the skills, sensitivity, and personal confidence to tap into the power that each member of the team brings to this mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Vision & Leadership

• Along with the Executive Director, provide strategic vision and leadership to develop and implement the strategic plan while ensuring that the programming budget, staff, and priorities are aligned with 4word’s core mission. 
• Partner with the Executive Director to represent 4word with external constituency groups, including community, governmental, and private organizations.
• Partner with 4word leadership team members to ensure the strategic plan is executed across departments and teams.

Programming to Serve Clients

• Oversee logistics and operations needed to ensure donors, volunteers, clients and partners are served at the highest level.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with 4word’s Board of Directors, Advisory Board, corporate constituents, and partners.

Finance & Operations Management

• Prepare and submit annual operating plan and budget to the Executive Director for review and approval, as well as manage effectively within this budget.
• Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals.
• Lead financial management of programs and initiatives across departments and teams.
• Lead oversight of key vendor partnerships including management of contract scope and agreements. Negotiate appropriate fee-based structures and ensure all financial obligations are met.
• Partner with 4word leaders to assist in the activation and fulfillment of appropriate corporate sponsorships against targeted strategies and financial goals.
• Recommend, review and revise goals and objectives according to 4word’s long term financial plan.
• Collaborate and support 4word leadership team members to develop efficient and effective processes to ensure execution of all associated financial transactions across the organization.

 

Provide Operation Oversight for the Following Activities & Tools:

• Bill Pay
• Donor Search
• Bloomerang & Financials
• Salary Administration
• Audit Review
• Annual Budget
• Monthly Financial Review
• Contract Management
• Provide support to the Finance lead as needed
• Provide backup support to the Technology Lead as needed

People/Staff Development

• Instill a human capital development and “coaching” culture within 4word.
• Provide for all staff and volunteers a strong day-to-day leadership presence, bridging national and regional operations and support.
• Identify opportunities to improve culture, learning and professional development for the organization. Lead and/or oversee the implementation of these approved initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Seven or more years of professional experience leading operations for an organization. Nonprofit experience and/or leading operations for an organization that serves clients and C-level leaders is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational, planning and financial skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable style with the ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• CPA a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Passion for 4word’s mission.

Location – Dallas, TX or open to remote.

Travel – This position does require some travel with an expectation to attend a minimum of 2-3 events per year.