Director of Operations & Special Projects

The Bronx Community Foundation

Reports to: Executive Director

About The Bronx Community Foundation

The Bronx Community Foundation supports and invests in community power to eradicate inequity and build sustainable futures for all Bronxites.

Position Summary

The Director of Operations & Special Projects serves as a strategic and operational leader responsible for ensuring that BxCF’s internal systems, financial management, and special initiatives operate with excellence and efficiency.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this individual will oversee the Foundation’s day-to-day operations, strengthen administrative and financial infrastructure, and lead high-priority projects that drive organizational growth and innovation.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, financially astute, and entrepreneurial; combining deep nonprofit operations and accounting experience with strategic, out-of-the-box thinking to advance the Foundation’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Excellence

• Oversee and continuously strengthen operational systems, processes, and policies to ensure the Foundation functions efficiently and aligns with nonprofit best practices.
• Manage contracts, vendor relationships, compliance requirements, and risk management processes in partnership with external counsel and auditors.
• Support Board operations, including meeting coordination, financial dashboards, and performance reporting.
• Partner with the Executive Director to operationalize goals, budgets, and strategic plans.
• Ensure all organizational documents, records, and files are securely stored, systematically organized, and easily accessible to authorized staff, maintaining compliance with data security and record retention policies.

Financial Management

• Support the Executive Director with accounting and financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and grant reporting, in collaboration with the Foundation’s finance external partners.
• Lead and manage nonprofit audits and funder due diligence processes, ensuring accurate documentation, transparency, and timely submission of materials.
• Develop and monitor internal controls to maintain fiscal integrity and compliance with all regulatory and funder requirements.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of managing government and public funding streams, including compliance with all reporting, documentation, and reimbursement requirements.
• Provide clear financial analysis and reporting to inform strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability.

Special Projects

• Design, implement, and manage cross-functional initiatives that expand the Foundation’s reach, from new funding models to community investment pilots.
• Collaborate across departments and with external partners to translate strategic concepts into actionable, measurable results.
• Assist with program development and evaluation to ensure cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and goal achievement.
• Develop and execute innovative systems, tools, and partnerships that enhance operational excellence and impact.

People & Culture

• Contribute to an inclusive, mission-driven workplace culture grounded in trust, collaboration, and excellence.
• Support onboarding, professional development, and performance systems for staff.
• Manage all BxCF office needs and staff technology.
• Oversee and manage all staff and Board-related travel and expense (T&E) processes, ensuring accurate documentation, policy compliance, and timely reimbursements.
• Help strengthen organizational values and internal communication to ensure alignment with BxCF’s mission and equity goals.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive nonprofit operations, finance, or project management experience, ideally within community foundations or social impact organizations.
• Proven expertise in accounting, budgeting, and nonprofit financial management.
• Demonstrated experience managing nonprofit audits, funder due diligence, and compliance processes.
• Strong strategic thinker with the ability to turn goals into actionable operational plans.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-stakeholder projects and initiatives from concept to execution.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in platforms such as Google Workspace, QuickBooks, Salesforce, Asana, and Microsoft 365.
• Deep understanding of non-profit management, its operations, and its unique challenges.
• Deep commitment to equity, innovation, and the Bronx community.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Jobs@thebronx.org with the subject line “Director of Operations & Special Projects– Application.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Bronx Community Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities — particularly those who share a deep commitment to the Bronx and its communities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 – $135,000, commensurate with experience
• Hybrid work flexibility balancing remote and in-person presence at the Foundation’s Bronx office
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities