Vice President of Internal Operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Vice President of Internal Operations will oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring development of efficient operational and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates operations activities.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains staff in the operations department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Leadership Team Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and meet the organization’s goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems.
• Works with Management Team on national events and meetings (including but not limited to National Governing Board meetings, staff retreats, and conferences).
• Collaborates with other divisions and departments to carry out the organizational goals and objectives.
• Works in collaboration with the VP of People, Equity, and Inclusion to ensure our operations are equitable.

Daily Operations

• Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization’s strategy, plans, and vision.
• Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.
• Ensures the organization’s offices have the equipment and supplies needed to function properly.
• Identifies training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided.

Human Resources

• Works in coordination with the Human Resources Director to ensure office policies and procedures are standardized across the organization.

Constituent Services

• Works with partners to develop support systems with those outside the organization, such as vendors, partner organizations, and employee benefit providers.

Technology

• Oversees the work of our IT team to meet the needs of Common Cause staff.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
• Monitors and maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management.

Safety and Return to In-person Work

• Monitors and ensures staff safety by chairing the COVID/Return to Work Safely Working Group as we continue to navigate the health challenges of the global pandemic and develop hybrid models for remote and in person work; works with State Operations to ensure state staff have safe working spaces. Collaborates with executive leadership around safety training for staff, including online and offline.
• Works with building management at Washington, D.C. office and ensures a safe working space for staff. Negotiates lease and works with our broker and state staff on state leases.
• Creates, reviews and updates emergency preparedness and response plans in the DC office and assists state offices with their plans.

Budgeting and Return to In-person Work

• Maintains state registrations.
• Establishes and administers department budget.
• Presents periodic performance reports and metrics to the President/CEO and Management Team.
• Additional Responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 12 years of streamlining and strengthening organization operations.
• Strong leadership, communications, and organizational skills.
• Experience with trainings and managing teams.
• Experience working and managing multiple “priority” projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines, working both independently and as part of a team.
• The position will be based in the Washington DC office, although Common Cause is currently working remotely until at least March 2022.

EQUITY & INCLUSTION: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Common Cause is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the organization and believes strongly in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce.

SALARY: $130,000 - $140,000, plus generous benefits package

TO APPLY: Please submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Director of Human Resources and include Vice President of Internal Operations in the subject line; or fax to 202.355.7546. No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Covid-19 vaccines are required, except were prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided when required by law.

ABOUT COMMON CAUSE: Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has more than 1.2 million members and supporters living in every Congressional district in the United States, and offices in 30 states around the country.

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• streamlining and strengthening organization operations: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $130,000 - $140,000