Director of Operations

Director of Operations
Overview: The Center for Land-Based Learning cultivates opportunity for youth, for agriculture, for business, for the environment. Our work has never been more necessary than now. For 27 years, we have engaged and trained a new generation of agricultural and natural resource industry professionals; from high school students just starting to explore career paths to new farmers and entrepreneurs eager to enter the field. Our Mission is to inspire, educate, and cultivate future generations of farmers, agricultural leaders, and natural resource stewards.
2020 has marked an incredible year of change and growth for CLBL. In May, we moved from our Winters, CA, home of 19 years, to a state-of-the-art, newly constructed Statewide Headquarters and new farm infrastructure. This new site is situated on 30-acres of farmland, and an integral part of a Yolo County event center that is easily accessible off of State Highway 113, less than one mile from Interstate 5. Due to this growth, and the range of opportunities that come with this move (and completion of a very successful Capital Campaign), CLBL is in need of a position that it has never had before – Director of Operations. This is an exciting time to be a part of the next chapter of CLBL; and we are looking for the right person to provide the leadership, strategy, and operational structure needed to take us to the next level.
The Operations Director reports to the CLBL Executive Director and has overall operational responsibility for finance, systems and HR operations; managing and improving the full range of business functions and systems including budgeting, business analysis, finance, human resources, fund development and communications.
Professional Qualifications:
 Minimum BS/BA degree
 5 years of experience and a proven track record in senior management
 Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible and innovative approach to operational management
 Deep experience in internal process and policy development; strong project and process management experience; able to think systemically across the organization
 Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with solid public speaking skills
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This description reflects the major core duties and responsibilities of the job. The employee is expected to perform these and other job-related duties as may be required. Additions, deletions, or changes may be made to this description at any time without prior notice.
 Human Resource, Staff Management and Leadership
o Lead human resource functions including new employee orientation, training, employee development, employee relations, performance evaluation and recruiting
o Provide for all staff a strong day-to-day leadership presence
o Develop structures to retain high performing employees
o Instill a “coaching” culture within CLBL
o Bridge onsite and remote operations to ensure all staff feel part of CLBL
o Lead bi-weekly staff meetings
o Manage the organization in the absence of the executive director
 Operations Management
o Develop and optimize operational systems through process and policy development
o Manage the regular reporting of the management team to ensure significant developments in each area of the organization are considered in planning
o In collaboration with the management team, continuously assess internal systemic and structural challenges facing the organization and identify solutions to address those challenges
o Coordinate an annual operations plan across departments
o Oversee compliance with all requirements of regulatory and funding agencies
o Manage coordination and communications across the organization to continuously increase effectiveness and efficiency
o Participate in the identification and full implications analysis of new opportunities for CLBL’
 Planning
o Support the implementation of the 3-year strategic plan
o Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress of the strategic plan
o Develop an annual operating plan
o Coordinate the annual budget process
o Communicate organization goals and operational plans to all levels of the organization
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 This position is responsible for the direct supervision of the Controller, the Office Manager and the Senior Development Officer, and the indirect supervision of the Development team including Grants & Contracts Manager and Communications & Events Manager
PREFERRED SKILLS:
 Capacity Building—ability to effectively build organization and staff capacity, develop the team and the processes that ensure the organization runs smoothly
 Leadership and Organization - capacity for managing and leading people; a builder who has experience in scaling up organizations; ability to enforce accountability and learn the strengths and weaknesses of the team to put people in a position to succeed. Willingness to learn and listen before acting.
 Action Oriented—enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even when limited information is available
 General Management—thorough understanding of finance, systems, and HR; broad experience with the full range of business functions and systems, including planning, budgeting, business analysis, finance, human resources, and communications
 High emotional IQ – a lot of compassion, particularly with a diverse ethnic population; an ability to connect easily and effectively with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, particularly urban and rural populations; and a passion for CLBL’s mission
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 This position operates in an office environment. This role uses common applications that include: Microsoft Suite, including Word and Excel; G Suite, including Gmail and Google Drive; Zoom video conferencing; QuickBooks; and CRM tools.
POSITION TYPE, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION, AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
 This is a full-time, exempt position
 The office hours of work are typically Monday through Friday. This position may regularly work longer hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
 Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits provided, plus sick, vacation, and holidays
 Salary is commensurate with experience
TRAVEL:
 Travel is required and may include trips outside the local area and overnight.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Provide cover letter and resume via email to:
Mary Kimball, Executive Director
Center for Land-Based Learning Email: mary@landbasedlearning.org
Subject Line: Director of Operations Application
For any questions, please email or call:
Kendra Just, Office Manager
Kendra@landbasedlearning.org
(530) 795-1520

Provide cover letter and resume via email to:

Mary Kimball, Executive Director

Center for Land-Based Learning

Email: mary@landbasedlearning.org

Subject Line: Director of Operations Application