Operations & Logistics Advisor - Board of Advisors (Nonprofit)

Position: Volunteer

Commitment: Estimated 2-6 hours/month

Reports to: Executive Director / Board Chair

About Us

Skills of LIfe Cafe empowers neurodiverse teens and young adults, including those with mild

intellectual disabilities, through vocational training in a real-world café setting. Our mission is to

build inclusive workforce pathways and skills for long-term success and independence.

Role Summary

We are seeking an Operations & Logistics Advisor to serve on our Board of Advisors. This

non-voting, strategic role provides expertise in optimizing day-to-day operations, supply chain

management, and logistical support to enhance program delivery and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

● Advise on efficient workflow design and café operations to support training and service

quality

● Support inventory, procurement, and supply chain strategies to ensure smooth café

functioning

● Recommend systems for scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation

● Identify operational risks and propose solutions to improve safety and compliance

● Consult on vendor relationships

● Help align operational practices with the mission of supporting neurodiverse youth

● (Ideally) Assist with data tracking or reporting related to operational metrics

Qualifications

● Experience in operations management, logistics, supply chain, or business

administration

● Knowledge of food service or retail operations a plus, but not required

● Problem-solver with strong organizational and process improvement skills

● Comfortable working with diverse teams and adapting to a mission-driven environment

● Passion for empowering youth and supporting inclusion in workforce development

Time Commitment

● Approx. 2-6 hours/month (flexible)

● Attend 1-2 advisor meetings annually (virtual or in-person)

● Available for occasional consultation by phone or email

What You’ll Gain

● An opportunity to enhance a mission-driven organization’s operational impact

● Collaboration with a passionate, inclusive team

● Recognition as a key contributor in supporting workforce development for neurodiverse

youth

● Personal fulfillment by improving systems that enable youth success

To Express Interest

Contact Molly Turner at Skillsoflife20@gmail.com

We’d love to explore how your expertise can help us optimize our operations and grow our

impact.

Watch our video to learn more: About Skills of Life Cafe