Nonprofit

Office and IT Manager

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Newtown Square, PA
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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:December 2, 2024
    Education:High School Diploma Required
    Salary:At least USD $50,000 / year

    Description

    ABOUT OPEN CONNECTIONS:

    Founded in 1975, Open Connections is a nonprofit educational resource center that offers programs designed to empower young people and adults to create the life they want, full of purpose and fulfillment. When people leave Open Connections we hope that they are knowledgeable and comfortable in who they are; able to communicate their needs and wishes, and hear the needs and wishes of others, in a respectful and effective way; and prepared to tackle life’s challenges and opportunities using both creative and critical thinking.

    Open Connections is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender (expression or identity), marital status, military or veteran status, parental status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    This position will serve primarily as the office and IT manager and must be committed to advancing the mission of Open Connections, empowering people to create the lives they want, full of purpose and fulfillment.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Office Management (60%)

    • Support our community by
      • Being a warm, welcoming face of Open Connections when answering the phone, replying to emails, and engaging in-person
      • Assisting, to the best of your ability, to requests and questions from youth, parents, and staff
      • Managing the clerical aspects of various events and services (open houses, conferences, summer camp, graduation, Pausing Festival)
      • Maintaining a wide variety of files and documents (calendars, handbooks, family lists)
    • Support our staff by
      • Assisting with purchasing needs
      • Managing the clerical aspects of new hires
      • Supporting the Property Manager with scheduling and work orders
      • Serving as a thought partner to the Co-Directors
    • Support the organization by
      • Managing the clerical aspects of the admissions and registration process;
      • Assisting with financial aspects of the organization including preparing invoices, processing payments, recording credit cards charges into Quickbooks, and paying bills;
      • Assisting the Development Committee by maintaining the donor database, sending thank yous, etc.
      • Serving as steward to the Event Closet, Gathering Space, Farmhouse and Barn Kitchens

    IT/Tech Manager (20%)

    • Develop and maintain a comprehensive IT plan
      • Serve as network administrator (network, computers, email, cloud storage, password security)
      • Support internal program sites
      • Managing the Adobe Lightroom photo database
      • Program IT Support
    • Work with co-director on organizational web presence
      • Google Ads
      • Support website maintenance
      • Manage OC’s social media presence
    • Responsible for database and record management
      • Filemaker,
      • Constant Contact,
      • FlipCause,
      • Keeper
      • Excel

    Direct Mission Support (10%)

    • Ground self in the OC mission through one-half to one day of facilitation a week

    Other Duties as Needed (10%)

    Commitments

    All candidates should share these commitments:

    • Personal responsibility and sustainability of the organization
    • Deep belief in OC Philosophy
    • Ongoing personal and professional growth, including continuous personal education on alternative education
    • Diversity of student and staff population
    • Economic access for all who feel the school is right for them

    ABOUT OPEN CONNECTIONS:

    Founded in 1975, Open Connections is a nonprofit educational resource center that offers programs designed to empower young people and adults to create the life they want, full of purpose and fulfillment. When people leave Open Connections we hope that they are knowledgeable and comfortable in who they are; able to communicate their needs and wishes, and hear the needs and wishes of others, in a respectful and effective way; and prepared to tackle life’s challenges and opportunities using both creative and critical thinking.

    Open Connections is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender (expression or identity), marital status, military or veteran status, parental status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    This position will serve primarily as the office and IT manager and must be committed to advancing the mission…

    Benefits

    13 PTO days, 22 paid holidays, healthcare, long-term and short-term disability, 401k matching program (after one year), $10k tuition remission

    13 PTO days, 22 paid holidays, healthcare, long-term and short-term disability, 401k matching program (after one year), $10k tuition remission

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Fluent in the English language

    Fluent in the English language

    Location

    On-site
    1616 Delchester Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073, United States

    How to Apply

    Which color is friendlier and why, red or blue? Interested candidates should provide the answer to the question, a letter of interest, and resume to hr@openconnections.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

    Which color is friendlier and why, red or blue? Interested candidates should provide the answer to the question, a letter of interest, and resume to hr@openconnections.org…

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