Colorado TU Operations Manager

Trout Unlimited; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trout Unlimited in Colorado is seeking a detail‑oriented operations and logistics coordinator to support day‑to‑day activities, data management, and external bookkeeping coordination. The role offers growth into an associate executive director with demonstrated commitment to river conservation.

Responsibilities include CRM management, financial operations liaison with a contracted bookkeeper, and event logistics for Rendezvous, Gala, and Troutfest Colorado, while maintaining donor communications

Qualifications

• College degree and/or direct experience relevant to business/non‑profit operations.
• Familiarity with database management and operations; Bloomerang and QuickBooks helpful but not required.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in small teams.
• Willingness to travel in Colorado (<10%) and work some weekends/evenings when needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CRM systems and processes including membership import, donor data entry, and data analyses for fundraising and communications.
• Manage financial information with the external contract bookkeeping service and Finance Committee.
• Provide operational/logistics support for Colorado TU and chapter events (Rendezvous, Gala, Troutfest Colorado).
• Coordinate donor communications and automations (renewals, tax receipts, year-end campaigns).
• Serve as first point of contact for chapters and other inquiries via office and website.
• Review and improve Colorado TU systems and processes in these areas.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Volunteer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business/non-profit operations

Tools

Bloomerang CRM

QuickBooks

Job description

Colorado TU seeks a candidate to support day-to-day operations and logistics, including coordination with an 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. The position offers potential growth into an associate executive director role in the future.

Work Plan

• 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.
• Management 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.
• Reviewing and where appropriate improving Colorado TU systems and processes in these areas of activity.

This position will report directly to the Executive Director.

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 practices; direct experience with Bloomerang and QuickBooks is 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.

The position is based in Colorado, with a strong preference for the Front Range and comfortable access to the Denver office. The role allows hybrid work from an in‑state location with occasional travel to other member and chapter locations statewide.

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.