Director of Operations

About Us:

Poppy Life Care is approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization in the United States. We are endorsed by GuideStar which specializes in the reporting of U.S. non-profit companies. We have many opportunities to make an impact, grow your network and business portfolio while building a non-profit and working in an agile startup environment. We hope you will consider us in your search!

Top Reasons to Work with Us:

We are paving the way to education and care programs and looking for candidates that want to join us in making a difference. Candidates should excel in fast-paced environments, express a willingness to learn, be passionate about what they do and ideally have a strong background in education, business, non-profits, or startups.

We are rapidly growing and have unique opportunities available!

Not only are we passionate about what we do, but WHY we do it, which is to help children and their families that are living with spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression and more. We want to do our part in changing their quality of life for the better. We believe that care, education, and support for children and their families should be easily accessible.

Check us out at www.poppylifecare.org

This is an excellent opportunity for working professionals and recent graduates who have completed their degree and are seeking to gain real world experience, or for anyone looking to make a difference in children’s lives. Impact the lives of families in a positive way by showcasing your expertise during our local events.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following projects that support PLCF efforts:

• Take responsibility and initiative in smooth running of all business operations
• Create a department strategic plan which complies with and enhances the company-wide strategic plan and business plan
• Provide effective team and project management duties, including overseeing project completion timelines, monitoring project costs, and ensuring client needs are met
• Continuously reshape department best practices to provide highest client satisfaction
• Liaise with other departments, including finance and marketing, to ensure operations budgets and proper advertisements which meet department goals and attract clients
• Maintain strong relationships with any third-parties (vendors, financial institutions, suppliers) the department works with regularly to ensure smooth procurement and delivery of products and services
• Drive sales and business goals
• Provide outstanding leadership to team members, including opportunities for coaching and development, to maximise work output and work quality
• Identify patterns and problem areas, and implement effective solutions to increase efficiency
• Report regularly to Managing Director with completed on-budget and on-time projects and project outcomes
• Maintain strong relationships with clients to drive sales and network with new clients

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ Years Relevant Management and Industry Experience
• Exceptional Leadership Skills,
• Strong Organisational Skills,
• Outstanding Written and Verbal Communication,
• Strong Client-Facing Skills,
• Extensive Management Experience,
• Team-Oriented, Project Development,
• Networking, Decision Making,
• Coaching,
• Motivating,
• Results-Oriented, Sales.

Time Commitment Minimum:

Minimum of 15 hrs/week. Hours may be scheduled during normal business hours (Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Occasional on-site weekend event support may be required. Minimum 4 months commitment .

Benefits Available to Volunteer:

●Learn about startup environments and how to get a social media and advertising strategy

ramped up

●Provide significant strategic and creative contributions toward the development of social 

media activities

●Build your resume with unique startup experience and social media/marketing strategies

PLUS have fun learning - there is so much opportunity

This volunteer opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for good!

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