Operations Manager-Remote

Scion Staffing; Bozeman (MT); Remote; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Fully remote position

Contract with potential extension

Meaningful nonprofit impact

Professional growth

Job summary

Scion Nonprofit Staffing seeks a temporary Operations Manager for a fully remote role supporting a mission-driven nonprofit during an operational transition. You will oversee daily administration, vendor management, payroll, and HR processes to maintain continuity for a distributed workforce.

Reporting to the COO, you will implement SOPs, coordinate with external partners, and document procedures. Preference for candidates in the Pacific Time Zone or Seattle area; three-month contract with

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management, financial administration, or organizational support.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and coordinate payroll, vendors, and contracts.
• Familiarity with cloud-based business apps including QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Paychex, Asana, Google Workspace, or Microsoft 365 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative operations, workflows, compliance calendars, vendor relationships, contracts, and core business processes.
• Coordinate financial administration: invoices, payments, reimbursements, payroll processing, expenses, and supporting documentation with external partners.
• Support people operations: onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, personnel updates, and liaison with HR providers.

Skills

Operations management

Financial administration

Organizational support

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Bill.com

Paychex

Asana

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Job description

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Temporary Operations Manager (Remote) on behalf of a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing innovative, nature-inspired solutions to global environmental challenges. This fully remote opportunity offers the chance to support a collaborative organization during an important operational transition, with a preference for candidates located in Seattle, WA, or the Pacific Time Zone.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Temporary Operations Manager will provide essential day‑to‑day operational support during a key organizational transition, ensuring continuity across finance, payroll, human resources, vendor management, and administrative functions. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this individual will collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to maintain efficient processes, strengthen operational systems, and support a distributed workforce. The ideal candidate is a proactive, adaptable professional who can quickly assume responsibilities, manage competing priorities, and establish clear documentation to support long‑term organizational success.

PERKS

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $33.65 per hour while supporting a meaningful nonprofit mission.
• Fully Remote Opportunity: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely with a collaborative, mission-driven team.
• Potential for Permanent Employment: Initial three-month contract with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent position.
• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to an organization advancing environmental sustainability, innovation, and positive global change.
• Professional Growth: Collaborate directly with executive leadership and external partners while strengthening organizational operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily administrative operations, organizational workflows, compliance calendars, vendor relationships, contracts, and essential business processes.
• Coordinate financial administration, including invoices, payments, reimbursements, payroll processing, expense tracking, and supporting documentation in collaboration with external finance partners.
• Support people operations, including employee onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, personnel updates, and coordination with external HR providers.
• Manage organizational systems, software subscriptions, user access, equipment coordination, and IT vendor relationships to maintain efficient remote operations.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, operational records, compliance documentation, and effective internal communication processes.
• Facilitate a seamless operational transition by documenting responsibilities, identifying process improvements, and providing regular updates to organizational leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in operations management, financial administration, or organizational support, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Experience coordinating payroll, vendor relationships, contracts, financial processes, and external professional service providers.
• Proficiency with cloud-based business applications and collaboration tools; familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Paychex, Asana, Google Workspace, or Microsoft 365 is advantageous.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to quickly learn systems and maintain accurate documentation.
• Experience supporting nonprofit organizations, distributed teams, or operational transitions is highly valued, along with a commitment to confidentiality and mission-driven work.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This temporary opportunity offers compensation of $33.65 per hour , equivalent to approximately $70,000 annually based on a full‑time schedule. The assignment is anticipated to last approximately three months, with the possibility of extension or transition to permanent employment based on organizational needs and performance. The position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates located in Seattle, Washington, or the Pacific Time Zone. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with equipment provided by the organization. Additional benefits and eligibility details will be discussed during the recruitment process. Anticipated Start Date: Week of November 9, 2026.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.