Operations & Events Lead — Campus Life & Facilities

Hillel International; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown RISD Hillel is seeking an organized, warm Operations Manager to power Jewish life on College Hill. The role spans programs, staff, and facilities, with regular Friday evenings and occasional weekends required.

You will collaborate with Brown and RISD, manage budgets, and ensure safety and hospitality across the BRH building. Responsibilities include planning events, managing staff schedules, overseeing vendor contracts, and coordinating with IT and facilities.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of related professional experience in operations, event management, facilities, hospitality, or nonprofit administration.
• Excellent supervision skills and a track record of coaching others to achieve outcomes.
• Success managing multiple projects at once while maintaining quality.
• Experience with vendor management, invoice processing, and working within a budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute event logistics, including catering, room setups and breakdowns, staffing, linens, technology, security, and check-in.
• Create shift schedules and assignments for front desk security staff, kitchen staff, check-in and setup crews, and student employees, and recruit and hire additional staff as needed, partnering with the Director of Finance & Administration on HR matters.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, annual inspections, and special cleanings; submit and follow up on work orders with Brown Facilities and vendors; and conduct a weekly building walkthrough to catch issues early.
• Be an active, collaborative member of the BRH team and help build a positive workplace culture.

Skills

People management

Project management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Online registration tools

Job description

Brown RISD Hillel is seeking an organized, warm Operations Manager to power Jewish life on College Hill. The role spans programs, staff, and facilities, with regular Friday evenings and occasional weekends required.

You will collaborate with Brown and RISD, manage budgets, and ensure safety and hospitality across the BRH building. Responsibilities include planning events, managing staff schedules, overseeing vendor contracts, and coordinating with IT and facilities.