Manager of Operations

This position has a key role in developing, evolving, maintaining, and formalizing systems around foundation granting and finances; implementing and coordinating program logistics, communications, and information technology (including personnel systems management); and other operational functions. These systems are essential for Open Horizon to deliver on its mission.

The Manager of Operations will play a critical role in evolving and continuing to formalize structure, including: creatively supporting evolving program logistics; facilitating funding grant commitments, and managing budgeting documentation; examining trends in operations across the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, recommending and implementing innovative systems; participating in research aligned with emerging shifts in evolving programs and strategy; supporting key aspects of communications in collaboration with Director of Program Innovation.

Initially Open Horizon was focused solely on granting to aligned nonprofit partners. In 2022, the foundation began designing its own signature programs, including Ignite the South (facilitated by implementing partners), the OH Leaders Retreat, and a myriad of capacity building and experiential learning opportunities including a North Stars program for Fellows and Interns, a Leaders Network learning series and ten facilitated one-on-one leadership and wellness coaching sessions for grantee partner leaders. These signature programs continue to evolve, and this role will support the operations that complement each program’s emerging needs. In expanding the staff team, Open Horizon continues to work with nonprofit partners to fund their valuable work, while also creating unique programs that serve to expand opportunity and increase equity for intentionally marginalized and under-resourced individuals and communities.