Manager of Operations and Program Innovation

EPIP; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the nonprofit sector seeks a dynamic Manager of Operations and Program Innovation. This pivotal role involves creatively supporting the foundation's evolving programs and logistics while participating in strategic planning. The ideal candidate will play a crucial part in enhancing unique programs that expand opportunities and increase equity for marginalized communities. With a focus on education and leadership development, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a growing organization dedicated to systemic change. If you are passionate about social equity and program innovation, this is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully.

Qualifications

• Experience in program management and operations within nonprofit sectors.
• Strong strategic planning and research skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support evolving programs and logistics for the foundation.
• Participate in strategic planning and grant support activities.

Skills

Program Management

Strategic Planning

Research Skills

Logistics Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

Manager of Operations and Program Innovation

Posted on July 07, 2023

Founded in December 2019, Open Horizon is a small family foundation based in the Greater Washington DC area. Open Horizon is committed to improving communities and individual lives through funding experiential learning, capacity building, policy change, and investing in positive systems that expand opportunity and increase equity.

The Open Horizon founders are influenced by their European Jewish heritage, which has shaped their commitment to support education, create a stronger civil society, and promote economic equity. Current foundation priorities include projects in the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia region), the US South, and beyond, with a special focus on education, experiential learning, and leadership development.

The foundation is at an inflection point, maturing in its fourth year of operation while navigating a society striving to define democracy and defend the dignity of targeted individuals. The foundation recognizes histories of intentional harm against Black and brown communities and LGBTQI+ identities, and the ongoing systemic inequities that result from these legacies. The Manager of Operations and Program Innovation will join our team at this pivotal time.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Manager of Operations and Program Innovation will play a critical role in building and formalizing structure for this next chapter in the life of the Foundation, including:

1. Creatively supporting evolving programs and logistics;
2. Participating in the strategic planning process;
3. Supporting granting and programming;
4. Participating (as directed by the Executive Director) in research aligned with emerging shifts in strategy.

Initially, Open Horizon focused solely on granting to aligned nonprofit partners. In 2022, the foundation began designing its own signature programs, including Ignite the South, the Leaders Retreat, and Conversations about Race & Belonging parents’ program. These signature programs continue to evolve, and this role will support their growth in strategic ways that complement each program’s emerging needs. Moving forward, Open Horizon seeks to continue working with nonprofit partners to fund their valuable work, while also enhancing and creating unique programs that expand opportunity and increase equity for individuals and communities at the sharpest intersections of underrepresentation and marginalization.

COMPENSATION

80,000 to 100,000 salary range

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [e-mail] by 5PM EDT on Friday, July 21, 2023. Please include any needed reasonable accommodation requests in the email with your application materials; first-round interviews will be facilitated on a virtual platform or over the phone.