Operations Lead – Community Initiatives & Partnerships

United Way of Greenville County; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of Greenville County is seeking an Operations Manager for Greenville Together: A Home for All to lead day-to-day operations, coordinate initiatives, and transform strategy into action across partner organizations.

The role emphasizes meticulous planning, strong communication, and collaboration with community partners, volunteers, and service providers to prevent homelessness and advance system-wide outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in operations management, program management, nonprofit operations, community development, or related work.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in cross-sector collaborations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Lived experience of homelessness or direct service experience with unsheltered populations is strongly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for Greenville Together, including coordinating activities across initiatives, tracking progress, identifying barriers, and ensuring accountability toward shared goals.
• Manage project management functions, including developing implementation plans, timelines, tracking tools, and documentation to support effective execution.
• Coordinate and manage meeting logistics, including scheduling, calendar management, room setup, materials, agendas, note-taking, and follow-up to ensure decisions and action items are captured and advanced.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for service providers, community partners, volunteers, and key stakeholders, supporting clear communication and alignment.
• Support volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention efforts, including coordinating volunteers for meetings, events, street counts, and community engagement activities.
• Support the planning and execution of community meetings, convenings, and events tied to Greenville Together initiatives.
• Convene and support cross-sector stakeholders to align strategies, share information, and advance collaborative efforts.
• Support the design and operationalization of new strategies, pilots, and frameworks to strengthen system coordination and outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.
• Represent Greenville Together in community meetings, working groups, and partner settings as needed.
• Ensure clear, timely, and consistent communication with stakeholders to support trust, shared ownership, and momentum.

Job description

United Way of Greenville County is seeking an Operations Manager for Greenville Together: A Home for All to lead day-to-day operations, coordinate initiatives, and transform strategy into action across partner organizations.

The role emphasizes meticulous planning, strong communication, and collaboration with community partners, volunteers, and service providers to prevent homelessness and advance system-wide outcomes.