Colorado Trout Unlimited Operations Manager

CAEE; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hybrid work arrangement

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Colorado Trout Unlimited is seeking a detail‑oriented operations professional to support day‑to‑day logistics and systems management from the Denver area. You will coordinate with a contract bookkeeper, manage donor data, and support major chapter events while helping to optimize workflows and communications.

The role emphasizes teamwork, conservation commitment, and flexible scheduling, with occasional weekend/evening hours and up to hybrid work from Colorado offices.

Qualifications

• College degree and/or direct experience in business/non-profit operations.
• Familiarity with database management and operations.
• Direct experience with Bloomerang and QuickBooks is helpful but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for team settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CRM systems and processes, including membership import, donor data entry and automations.
• Coordinate financial information delivery with contract bookkeeping service and Finance Committee.
• Provide operational/logistics support for core Colorado TU events (Rendezvous, Gala, Troutfest Colorado).
• Coordinate basic donor communications and automations (renewal letters, tax receipts/thanks, year‑end campaigns).
• Handle general inquiries from chapters and others as first point of contact.
• Review, document and improve Colorado TU systems and processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Data management

CRM experience

Education

College degree

Tools

Bloomerang

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Colorado Trout Unlimited seeks a candidate to support day-to-day operations and logistics, including coordination with external bookkeeper, data/system management, and event logistics support. A strong candidate will have a degree and/or relevant experience with business and non-profit operations, the ability to work effectively as part of a small team, and a strong interest and commitment to river conservation. Colorado TU anticipates future potential for growth with this and other staffing roles.

The position work plan includes:

• Oversight of customer relationship management systems and processes - including membership import, donor data entry and automations, and assistance with staff and board members on data analyses/applications within the CRM for fundraising, volunteerism and communications. Colorado TU uses Bloomerang as its CRM system.
• Coordination of financial operations - keeper/collector of financial information and its delivery/review with contract bookkeeping service and Finance Committee.
• Operational/logistics support to core Colorado TU and chapter events including Rendezvous, Gala, Troutfest Colorado.
• Coordination of basic donor communications and automations (renewal letters, tax receipts/thanks, assistance with year-end direct mail and online giving campaigns).
• Handling/directing general inquiries from chapters and others through our office and website as a first point of contact and directing to other team members as appropriate.
• Reviewing, documenting and where appropriate improving Colorado TU systems and processes in these areas of activity.

The position is based in Colorado, with a strong preference for Front Range with comfortable access to the Denver Colorado TU office.

Requirements

Strong organization skills and attention to detail. A college degree and/or direct experience relevant to business/non-profit operations. Familiarity with database management and operations and with basic bookkeeping and accounting practices. Ability to work with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and comfort with learning new digital tools. Direct experience with Bloomerang and Quickbooks helpful but not required.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well in small team settings. Ability to effectively communicate and engage with volunteers. Dedicated commitment to conservation. Ability to travel in Colorado (<10%) and to work some weekend and evening hours when needed on a flexible-schedule basis.

This position is based from Colorado TU's Denver office, but with some opportunity for hybrid work from an in-state location with comfortable travel access to the Front Range and occasionally with other member/chapter locations statewide. The position will report directly to the Executive Director.

Staff and leadership at TU understand that life outside of work is important to personal health, and we strive to create a healthy and family-friendly atmosphere. This is a full-time position with a generous benefits package. The approximate salary range is in the $50Ks, depending on experience and with opportunity for future growth.

At TU, we are committed to building space for all people to participate in our work to care for trout and their watersheds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.