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Employment Opportunity
Position Title: Director of Operations
The Diocese
The Episcopal Diocese of New York (www.dioceseny.org) encompasses 190 worshipping communities in the boroughs of Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island in New York City; and the New York counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and
Westchester. The Diocese has approximately 50,000 members.
The Diocese of New York is one of more than 100 dioceses in the 1.6-million-members U.S.-wide
Episcopal Church, which is itself a constituent member of the approximately 77 million members worldwide Anglican Communion.
Job Summary
The Director of Operations will report to the Chief of Finance and Operations.
The Director of Operations will be responsible for overseeing Office Services, Human Resources and benefits related functions, IT/Cybersecurity, and the Archivist functions, and will ensure that these departments are performing efficiently and effectively.
The Director of Operations must be able to prioritize and multi-task, be self-directed, proactive, and deadline-oriented. The Director of Operations also needs to be flexible and able to quickly adapt to changes in circumstances and operational needs that may occur. The Director of
Operations must possess strong managerial, supervisory, and leadership skills, organizational skills, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, oral and written communication skills, and project management skills.
While the Director of Operations need not be a member of the Episcopal Church, she or he should have the skills and personal qualities needed to maintain rigorous standards in a spirit of sympathy with and understanding of the diocese’s values and distinctive organizational culture.
This is not a remote or hybrid position.
Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions
- Collaborate with executive leadership and others to define the Diocese’s long-term mission and goals
- Must demonstrate leadership skills that allow them to work in a collegial and effective way throughout the organization
- Develop, communicate, implement, and revise operational policies and guidelines for the Diocese with the goal to drive efficiency/improve business practices
Develop and oversee the implementation of legally compliant human resources policies and best practices
- Develop and oversee the implementation of legally compliant policies and best practices relating to IT and Cybersecurity.
- Liaise with department heads to develop plans and ensure operational compliance while meeting the needs of the Diocese
- Directly supervise employees within the Human Resources, IT/Cybersecurity and
Archivist departments
- Recruit, select, orient, and train new Human Resources, IT/Cybersecurity and
Archivist employees, as needed.
**This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time with or without notice.
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally the Diocese’s regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm) and may require longer hours and occasional weekend work.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university and 10+ years of experience in Operations Management.
- Management level human resources experience and SHRM-Senior Certified
Professional (SHRM-SCP) Certification preferred.
- Management level IT and cybersecurity experience, and cybersecurity certifications preferred.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Non-profit experience preferred.
Disclaimer:
All employees and applicants for employment with The Episcopal Diocese of New York will be required to provide proof of full vaccination status as a condition of employment. In accordance with the EEOC, reasonable accommodations will be considered.
To apply for this position please submit your resume and cover letter as directed: Please place “Director of Operations” in the Subject Line of your email.
Episcopal Diocese of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New York, NY 10025: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Operations management: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: One location