Operations Manager - Washington, United States - Neighborhood Legal Services Program

Description

Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia (NLSP) is seeking an Operations Manager.


ABOUT NLSP
Since 1964, NLSP has provided high-quality legal services to low-income residents of the District of Columbia.

NLSP has a long tradition of fighting for justice for the poor, combining direct representation with efforts to achieve broad-based change.

Its three offices are located in the poorest sections of the District to maximize its visibility, accessibility, and connections to the communities it serves.

NLSP is a private, non-profit law firm that provides high quality civil legal services to low-income residents of the District of Columbia.

NLSP has a long tradition of fighting for justice for the poor, combining direct representation with efforts to achieve broad-based change.

Its three offices are located in the poorest sections of the District, to maximize its visibility, accessibility, and connections to the communities it serves.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, evaluate and make recommendations for the procurement of services, equipment, furniture, and supplies for all locations.
• Serve as the point of contact with information technology and related vendor services.
• Manage facilities and related duties including the creation and management of routine onsite maintenance schedule for all locations.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for equipment and office upgrades.
• Observe, review, and analyze processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and maintain an operation manual to ensure consistency of operations.
• Collaborate with leadership to set departmental and organizational wide goals.
• Manage and track inventory and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws as required by federal and state laws.
• Manage job recruitment, new hire orientation and employee terminations.
• Manage and administer employee benefits including, but not limited to, benefit enrollment, change reporting and terminations.
• Prepare and manage annual operations budget.
• Provide accounts payable support.
• Assist with the preparation of grant budgets and reporting.
• Serve on safety, strategic planning, physical office space and other committees as needed. Manage organizations SharePoint site.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in office management.
• Master's degree in relevant area of focus preferred.
• Excellent problem solver with sound judgment and the ability to meet adversity with tenacity.
• Experience creating and managing budgets.
• Experience processing accounts payable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to track tasks that require longerterm followup.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 36
• Highly creative in generating new ideas and solutions to support a growing organization.
• Highly flexible and able to adapt gracefully to changing priorities.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary commensurate with experience, starting at $72,000.
• Generous benefits package.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave; 8 weeks of paid parental leave.

APPLICATION PROCESS

NLSP HIRING POLICY

Neighborhood Legal Services Program is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our staff.

It is the policy of NLSP that no employee or applicant for employment or services will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, family responsibilities or family status, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by law, including the D.C.

Human Rights Act and Language Access Act.

NLSP thrives on our diversity, and we strongly encourage persons of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, returning citizens, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.

Pay:
$72, $73,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20002: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20002