Job Opportunity-CRCMC OPERATIONS MANAGER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT OPERATIONS MANAGER OPEN DATE: Friday, March 6, 2009 CLOSE DATE: Friday, March 20, 2009 CRCMC is a not-for-profit community mediation center located in Wheaton, Maryland. CRCMC’s mission is to help individuals, groups and communities in Montgomery County constructively manage conflict by offering collaborative problem solving services such as mediation, facilitation, community conferencing and training. CRCMC is seeking a part-time, not to exceed 32 hours per week, Operations Manager. The position is currently funded through June 30, 2009, but continued funding after July 1, 2009 is anticipated. The person selected will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the CRCMC office, including such tasks as: – Managing employees, including developing and enforcing personnel policies, holding staff meetings, and regularly reviewing employee performance. – Managing programs: Ensuring that programs are run effectively, CRCMC’s mission is furthered, grant requirements are satisfied, and relationships with partners and government agencies are maintained. – Working with the CRCMC Treasurer and other officers for the development of budgets, maintenance of accounting systems tracking receipt of funds and expenditures, and the preparation of scheduled financial reports. – Participating and contributing to strategic planning – Maintaining a calendar of grant application and report requirements, and assuring that all requirements are complied with, including the preparation of reports. – Assuring compliance with all laws and regulations related to employment practices. – Providing the Board, through the Board Chair, timely and accurate information on all matters within the responsibility of the position. – Making logistical arrangements for CRCMC functions. – Maintaining the organizations archival and administrative files. – Assuring adequate equipment and supplies, within budget. Qualifications – Significant experience in all aspects of the bookkeeping and financial management aspects of the position. – Proficiency in the office tools of Excel, Word, and Quicken. Proficiency in QuickBooks desirable. – Knowledge and experience in grant application and grant contract administration. – Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to mak presentations to a group. – Demonstrated excellence in writing skills, including the organization of materials related to report presentations. – Experience as a supervisor. – Willing and able to delegate work to staff and volunteers. – Experience interacting with other organizations, including governmental entities. Education and Experience – Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. – Experience and/or training with mediation or other conflict resolution processes desired, but not required. – Conversational Spanish desired, but not required. Compensation Up to $30.00 per hour, depending on qualifications. HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants please send: 1. A letter of interest, designating the position sought; 2. A resume or curriculum vitae; 3. A short (no more than 5 pages) writing sample describing or demonstrating your ability to write grants or analogous documents. 4. Contact information for three (3) references related to work performance. Please e-mail application as an attachment to searchcommittee@ crcmc.org. E-mail application must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday March 20, 2009. The receipt of your application will be acknowledged by the committee. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Search Committee at the following e-mail address: searchcommittee@ crcmc.org. Please put “CRCMC Operations Manager Search” in the subject line to ensure that your message is routed properly. The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County, Inc. (CRCMC) is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. CRCMC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. The candidate selected for this position will be subject to a background check. Employees must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

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