Operations Manager

OVERVIEW

For decades, Syracuse Cultural Workers has created beautiful, agitational artwork, imagery and products to support feminist and progressive movements. We are part of a national community of activists, organizers and artists, and pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment and commitment to a “long-haul” vision of social change. We are in a period of growth as people across the country rise up against the threat of fascism.

We are looking for a dynamic, creative person to join our leadership team to help us meet the political moment, and prepare for the future. The position involves hands-on work in fulfillment as well as management, ensuring that the organization’s operations align with our social and political goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SCW’s fullfilment inventory management operations (Shopify and Shipping Easy)
• Identify efficiencies and improvements to existing infrastructure and practices
• Supervise shipping staff
• Train and supervise seasonal staff (fall)
• Collaborate with the customer service staff
• Oversee management of the building, including relating to vendors and contractors
• Participate in our Management Team to guide the overall growth and development of the business
• Assist with our transition to a worker cooperative

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to assess and improve systems, including additional uses of technology
• Good communication and people skills, including providing effective supervision
• Commitment to social justice movements
• Reliable, responsible and accountable
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Flexible and able to multi-task effectively
• Work well under pressure/deadlines
• Able to act independently and as part of a team
• Experience with packaging, fulfillment and warehouse management are very helpful

SCW is a national social justice publisher selling across North America to retail and wholesale customers through our website and print catalogs. SCW’s ten person staff is creative, hard-working, fun-loving and committed to making a difference in the world.

Please send resume and DETAILED letter of interest

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with a goal of filling the position by the end of January.

SCW IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Health insurance (through the Affordable Care Act), paid vacation, holidays and personal days, plus $250/ annually in SCW products.

English - Strong communication skills required.

Spanish proficiency is a plus.