Head of Conservancy Operations & Facilities

Emerald Necklace; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Necklace Conservancy seeks a hands-on Director of Conservancy Operations to lead day-to-day administrative and operational functions, including facilities, finance administration, HR coordination, vendor and contract management.

Reporting to the President, the Director supervises the Finance Manager and coordinates with outsourced controller and HR consultant to ensure strong internal systems, documentation, and risk controls for the Conservancy's offices and properties.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in nonprofit operations, facilities, or related fields.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating external vendors/consultants.
• Ability to manage budgets and work with finance professionals.
• Experience developing policies and administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations and office management.
• Coordinate vendor contracts, leases, and insurance records.
• Support risk management, emergency procedures, and business continuity.
• Partner with leadership on operational planning and priorities.
• Monitor expenditures and optimize vendor relationships.

Skills

Facilities management

Nonprofit operations

Vendor management

Contract management

Budget management

HR coordination

Leadership

Communication

Project/time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

iSolved

Job description

Emerald Necklace Conservancy seeks a hands-on Director of Conservancy Operations to lead day-to-day administrative and operational functions, including facilities, finance administration, HR coordination, vendor and contract management.

Reporting to the President, the Director supervises the Finance Manager and coordinates with outsourced controller and HR consultant to ensure strong internal systems, documentation, and risk controls for the Conservancy's offices and properties.