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Operations Manager

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Arlington, MA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    July 8, 2026
    Salary:
    USD $80,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Family, Mental Health

    Description

    📢 We’re Hiring: Operations Manager

    The Children’s Room is seeking a full-time Operations Manager to help lead the day-to-day operations that support our staff, volunteers, and families. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized, relationship-centered professional who enjoys building systems, supporting people, and creating a welcoming and effective workplace. The Operations Manager oversees office operations, facilities, volunteer coordination, employee experience, organizational systems, and executive support while serving as a key partner to the Executive Director.

    How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@childrensroom.org by Wednesday, July 8, 2026. In your cover letter, tell us why you’re interested in working at The Children’s Room, your understanding of our mission, and how your experience has prepared you for this role.

    📍 Arlington, MA (full-time, onsite)

    💰 Salary: $80,000

    🏥 Medical & dental insurance

    🏖️ 15 days PTO + federal holidays

    💼 Simple IRA with 3% employer match

    If you’re passionate about mission-driven work and helping create the infrastructure that allows children, teens, and families to receive grief support, we’d love to hear from you.

    For the full job description and application information, visit: https://childrensroom.org/contact-us/careers/

    Benefits

    Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

    • Medical and dental insurance with a competitive company contribution
    • 15 days of paid leave plus all federal holidays
    • Simple IRA with a 3% employer match of employee contributions

    Location

    On-site
    1210 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476, USA

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Our simple hiring process makes it easy to apply early, and we encourage interested candidates to

    submit materials as soon as possible. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter

    to employment@childrensroom.org.

    In your cover letter, please specifically address:

    • Why you are interested in working at TCR and your understanding the mission.
    • How your experience is relevant for this position.

    Please submit your application by Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

    Anticipated Hiring Timeline

    • Early July: Selected candidates will be invited to complete a short questionnaire
    • Mid-July: Selected candidates will participate in a virtual interview with TCR staff
    • Late July: Selected candidates will participate in a virtual panel interview
    • Late July/Early August: Finalist candidates will be invited to an in-person interview
    • Early August: Offer extended
    • August/September 2026: Anticipated start date
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