Operations Manager

Front Porch Alliance Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 27,910 - 31,795; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

3% IRA match

Generous PTO

Work devices

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in Kansas City is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily office and facilities operations, support program logistics, and maintain organizational databases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit operations, excellent communication, and organizational skills. This full-time position offers a pay range of $20.26–$23.08 per hour with benefits including medical insurance, retirement match, and generous PTO. Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit operations or administration preferred.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working with databases and financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office and facilities operations.
• Support program operations through logistics and purchasing.
• Maintain organizational databases and reporting systems.
• Coordinate administrative financial processes.
• Administer core HR processes.
• Develop and maintain systems for a collaborative workplace.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Systems-thinking

Follow-through skills

Job description

Status: Full-time, Hourly (Some evenings and weekends required)

Position Summary

Front Porch Alliance is seeking a highly organized, system-minded Operations Manager to ensure the organization runs smoothly day to day. This role is responsible for managing core operational systems, supporting staff and programs, and maintaining strong administrative, financial, and data practices.

The Operations Manager partners closely with the Executive Director to translate organizational priorities into effective operations and serves as a key point of accountability for internal systems, communications, and operational compliance support.

This is a hands-on operations role with both strategic and administrative responsibilities. A comprehensive job description outlining full scope and responsibilities is available on our website.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office and facilities operations, including managing the organization’s main phone line and general inbox; recruit, train, and supervise volunteers or interns to support communications coverage as needed.
• Support program operations through logistics, purchasing, inventory coordination, and operational support for recurring initiatives and events.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date organizational databases and reporting systems to support programs, fundraising, and grant compliance.
• Coordinate administrative financial processes, including procurement, documentation, and support for audits and reporting in partnership with the Executive Director and external professionals.
• Administer core HR processes in partnership with the Executive Director, including onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits support, and personnel documentation.
• Develop, document, and maintain clear systems and procedures that support a well-organized, efficient, and collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, systems-thinking, and follow-through skills
• Experience in nonprofit operations, administration, or a similar role preferred
• Comfort managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and operational details
• Experience working with databases, records, and reporting systems
• Bookkeeping or financial operations experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; with a shifted schedule the first week of each month for a Saturday event; occasional evenings/weekends
• Pay Range: $20.26–$23.08/hour, commensurate with experience
• Benefits: Medical insurance, 3% IRA match, generous PTO, work devices, and mileage reimbursement.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Erin Bradley, Executive Director, at [e-mail] by Monday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m.

Front Porch Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.