Managing Director, Operations - Moonshot edVentures

Moonshot edVentures - Managing Director, Operations

Position Title: Managing Director, Operations

Location: Metro Denver

Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000

ABOUT US

Founded in 2017, Moonshot is recognized nationally as a model for a community-based approach to identifying a diverse pipeline of leaders and accelerating them to design and launch innovative solutions that center youth on the margins. Moonshot grows a community of BIPOC & historically marginalized leaders with the skills and resources to design collaborative solutions that disrupt systemic inequities impacting youth. Moonshot is currently supporting our seventh cohort of Fellows and continuing to grow our alumni network and services. You can learn about our programs on our website.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Moonshot edVentures seeks a Managing Director or Operations to translate Moonshot’s strategic goals into actionable plans. The MD will oversee the day-to-day operations across finance, operations, fundraising, and facilities, ensuring the organization operates efficiently and effectively. This role will manage the finance and operations sub-team, including three full-time staff. This is a new role on the team and this person will report directly to the CEO.
 

The ideal candidate is/has…

• A systems-level leader who nerds out about accelerating efficiency and efficacy in an organization
• A strategic leader with strong delegation and prioritization skills, with an ability to zoom back and forth between a 30,000-foot view and a ground-level view 
• An experienced team leader with strong relationship-building skills and an ability to influence others to take action 
• High capacity with the ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple, multifaceted workstreams
• A highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable project manager with consistent follow-through
• A “go-getter” who is passionate about learning and growing, is proactive, and takes initiative, both in action and communication
• A strong foundational understanding and lens of equity, inclusion, and disrupting systems of oppression 

This person will be managed by the CEO and will sit on the Leadership Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

[40%] People & Team Management

• Manage and develop full-time and part-time staff toward ambitious goals, including:
  • Director, Finance & Operations in their responsibilities of creating, managing, and sustaining excellent financial and operational processes and systems.
  • Manager, Development in their responsibilities of grant management and fundraising support to the CEO
  • Manager, Operations & Executive Support in their responsibilities of Tenant Communication, Scheduling, Policy & Billing Management; Office Organization & Equipment Maintenance; Executive Support (calendar and inbox management for the Leadership Team)
• Manage all staff hiring, onboarding, and HR processes to ensure high-performing staff are hired, supported, and retained, including the design, execution, systems management (JazzHR), and coordination of team involvement.

[30%] Finance & Fundraising

• Ensure efficiency and efficacy of Moonshot’s financial systems, including monthly financial close, final transaction approval, monitoring ongoing KPIs, and reviewing financial statements and budget to actual reports.
• Serve as final reviewer and approver on quarterly donor allocations
• Support department heads and Leadership Team as needed to ensure budget compliance and strong fiscal stewardship
• Support the CEO with strong fundraising backend systems, including but not limited to the following:
  • Lead the design and facilitation of fundraising sub-team bimonthly meetings
  • Lead Board Development (Fundraising) Committee, including design and facilitation with input from the CEO

[20%] The Station (Coworking Space)

• Set and execute the vision for The Station as a high-functioning, joyful, and efficient coworking space through the management of staff, tenant recruitment, retention and communication, facilities operations, vendors, and budget.

[10%] Team-wide Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to drive the organization's strategic direction as part of the Leadership Team.
• Attend weekly team meetings and manager check-ins, quarterly stepbacks, all-team events (Showcase), and an annual retreat; complete team-wide responsibilities and asks as needed (e.g. providing input for strategic planning).
• Work to achieve meaningful outcomes, contribute to building a strong team and culture and commit to own learning development aligned to Moonshot Core Values.
• Serve as an ethical and responsible organizational steward of Moonshot internally and externally.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This role will manage a coworking space and a full-time, in-person staff member and must be on-site 2-3 times per week. 

TIME STATUS

Full-time

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Fair Wages: The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $120,000
• Excellent Benefits: We offer unlimited paid time off, 27 holidays, a 401k matching plan, short and long-term disability, medical and dental coverage (90% employee & 60% dependents), and a yearly wellness fund.
• Commitment to Staff Learning and Development: We believe people are our most precious resource, and dedicate time, resources, and capacity towards the learning and development of each staff member. Managers undergo continuous training to grow their coaching and management practices. Each staff has a yearly allocation of Professional Development Funds and works with their manager to identify yearly learning goals and PD opportunities. We also engage in ongoing full-team professional development.
• Work that has a real impact: By working at Moonshot, each staff plays a role in building a robust, diverse education ecosystem and supporting BIPOC and historically marginalized leaders in actualizing their dreams. Our mission drives our work and is what brings people to our team.
• Flexible work culture: Our team typically works a hybrid combination of in-person at the Moonshot office and remote from Metro Denver.

EEO STATEMENT

Moonshot edVentures is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. In compliance with federal, state and local laws, all hiring decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to building diverse candidate pools for all positions and creating a work culture and environment inclusive of all. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

OUR TIMELINE

In the spirit of transparency and to support the job search process for candidates, please find our hiring timeline below. As with all hiring timelines, this is subject to change, at which point we will update all candidates in the pipeline accordingly.

• December 23, 2024 - January 26, 2025: Application open
• February 3, 2025 - February 14, 2025: First-Round Interviews 
• February 14, 2025 - February 19, 2025: Performance Task (Semi-Finalist Round)
• Thursday, February 27, 2025 & Friday, February 28, 2025: Final Interviews (~3 hours)
• Early March: Offer out
• April 1, 2025: Ideal Start Date (flexible depending on candidate)

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