Director of Operations

Pisces Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pisces Foundation in San Francisco is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee grants management, accounting, HR, legal, and governance. You will lead a four-person operations team, partner with the President and Program Director, and drive strategic initiatives in a mission-driven foundation focused on environment, climate, and urban issues.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering excellence across the foundation’s operations to enable impactful grantmaking and

Job description

The Director of Operations leads the operations function at the Pisces Foundation, ensuring excellence and effectiveness across grants management, accounting, HR, legal, and governance to support the Foundation’s mission. Reporting to the President and working in close collaboration with the Program Director, this position leads a dedicated team of four, including the Operations Associate, Grants Manager, and Grants Associate.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead operations for a mission-driven foundation tackling the pressing challenges of environment and climate, as well as urban challenges facing our hometown of San Francisco. You’ll oversee impactful grantmaking, lead a high-performing team, and contribute to strategic initiatives, all within a collaborative and inclusive environment. If you’re a leader passionate about environmental and urban issues, this position offers the chance to make a real difference while fostering innovation and growth.