Operations and Development Manager

Operations and Development Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

About Us:

At One Solution Foundation our mission is to solve large-scale societal challenges by empowering individuals, organizations, communities, and systems to change from within. We believe that the state of our world is a reflection of our individual and collective states of mind, so we focus on improving mental health and empowering young people to be the change they want to see in the world. Our core offering is the Rebels for Peace, a youth-led initiative in South Side Chicago that's fostering leadership in 18-25 year-olds and delivering Social Emotional Learning classes in elementary schools with over 700 youth. Our unique youth mentorship + social emotional education model has proven effective and our organization is in a period of rapid growth.

Job Description:

As our Operations and Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our mission and supporting our rapid growth by overseeing the day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives of our organization. Working closely with the leadership team and dynamic team of youth leaders and facilitators, you'll have the opportunity to scale our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program in schools, and help support and foster the next generation of youth leaders. This role is ideal for a driven and passionate individual with roots in Chicago and a deep commitment to mental health, youth empowerment, educational equity and community change. 

Key Responsibilities Operations:

Manage all aspects of organizational operations including finance, human resources, administration, IT, and programs.

• Drive strategic planning efforts to align organizational goals (7-year, 3-year, 1-year, quarterly, and weekly).
• Create, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and databases for all aspects of operations. 
• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports for development, finance, and program departments to ensure effective impact tracking.  
• Being the integrator between leadership and delivery team. 
• Provide mentorship and support to our team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Key Responsibilities Development:

Manage the organization’s budget and implement fundraising strategies to secure funding for our core programs. 

• Work with founders to build and cultivate new relationships with individual/major donors, grant-making organizations, corporate sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Steward an existing database of donors, sponsors, and partners, and create a communication plan to regularly communicate with donors and staff via email, phone, or social media.
• Overseeing private and governmental pipelines, as well as grant management to ensure that (a) accurate, timely financial statements are prepared per grant requirements; and (b) grant applications reports and thank-you notes are prepared and submitted on a timely basis.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to championing diversity: ideas, age, race, gender and socio-economic background. 
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, with a master's degree preferred.
• Operational leadership experience, including financial management, program development, and team supervision.
• Fundraising experience in a nonprofit or similar setting, with a proven track record of securing funding through donations, grants and/or corporate sponsorships. 
• Experience with using CRM systems, databases and project management tools. 
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly.
• Flexibility to adjust to new strategies, procedures, and tasks as the organization evolves.
• Collaborative problem-solver who seeks input and ideas from others.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders.
• Deep roots in Chicago and a passion for driving positive change in our community.
• Commitment to our mission and values, with a focus on social impact, mental health, and human potential. 
• Experience working with youth or in education is a plus.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to be part of a cutting edge approach to mental health and youth-leadership that’s rapidly growing. 
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment, where your voice and ideas are valued.
• Competitive salary and benefits package. 
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth and advancement.

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about empowering individuals and communities to create change and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! 

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about this opportunity to info@onesolutionglobal.org 

Join us in our mission to uncover humanity's capacity for change. 

One Solution Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.