Strategic Operations Leader

German American Chambers of Commerce; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office schedule

Health Stipend

Safe Harbor 401(k)

Phone Stipend

Work From Home Flexibility

9 Federal Holidays and 3 Floating Days

15 Days PTO

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Unlimited Sick Leave

Job summary

GACC Colorado is seeking an Operations Director to serve as the operational backbone of a small, mission-driven nonprofit. You will lead day-to-day operations, manage finances, and oversee processes across experiences, events, real estate, and communications.

Working closely with the Executive Director and board, you will translate strategic priorities into actionable plans. The ideal candidate is highly organized, process-oriented, and experienced in budgeting, HR, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/management/operations/finance/human resources or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of operations, project management, administration, or organizational leadership experience.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build systems, processes, and structure.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the organization's strategic priorities and annual goals.
• Coordinate execution of cross-functional initiatives and projects.
• Facilitate organizational planning processes and follow-up activities.
• Track progress against key priorities and organizational objectives.
• Assist the Executive Director in ensuring organizational alignment and accountability.
• Identify operational challenges and recommend solutions.
• Support implementation of EOS‑inspired operating principles and meeting cadence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial acumen

Process improvement

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

CRM platforms

Operational software

Job description

GACC Colorado is seeking an Operations Director to serve as the operational backbone of a small, mission-driven nonprofit. You will lead day-to-day operations, manage finances, and oversee processes across experiences, events, real estate, and communications.

Working closely with the Executive Director and board, you will translate strategic priorities into actionable plans. The ideal candidate is highly organized, process-oriented, and experienced in budgeting, HR, and cross-functional