Director of Operations
Organization Description: Small NGO dedicated to backchannel diplomacy between Israel and countries in the greater Middle East.
Mission of Organization: Promote sustainable peace and stability between Israel and the greater Middle East by designing and generating key relationships among critical leaders in government, business, and civil society through a pioneering philosophy and modus operandi toward rapprochement.
Philosophy: Innovating diplomacy through pioneering methods toward strategic relationship building. Our uniquely effective approach to dialogue facilitation, "The BridgeStars Method," bypasses traditional communication and cultural pitfalls and negotiation gridlock through our signature confidence building techniques.
Way of Working: We bring key leaders from Israel and countries across the Arab and Islamic worlds to Texas for paradigm-shifting strategic dialogue summits on relevant economic and social themes that provide fertile ground for the development of collaboration and partnerships.
Director of Operations Position Summary
BridgeStars seeks a Director of Operations to assist with all aspects of the non-profit, including operations management, program design and project management, event planning and management, engagement outreach. The Director of Operations will oversee the day-to-day activities of the company, ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively. This position is unique and requires ability to work in an unstructured and fast paced environment.
Responsibilities for Role
Serves as Chief of Staff to Executive Director and leads up management.
Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.
Participates in program and project strategy and manages projects including their operational aspects.
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates programs and budgetary requirements.
Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
Ability to travel on average 3 days a month.
Desired Background of Person
Impeccable listening and analytical skills
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional organization skills and capacity to self manage and be a self starter
Exceptional Communication skills
Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
3+ years Project/Program Management experience
3+ years Operational and organizational skills
Significant knowledge of the Middle East and North African region
Experience in self directed work, for example as an entrepreneur or a freelancer.
Bachelor's Degree in business, communications, or psychology
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Salary Range
$60,000 - $75,000
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Austin, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Organization Description: Small NGO dedicated to backchannel diplomacy between Israel and countries in the greater Middle East.
Mission of Organization: Promote sustainable peace and stability between Israel and the greater Middle East by designing and generating key relationships among critical leaders in government, business, and civil society through a pioneering philosophy and modus operandi toward rapprochement.
Philosophy: Innovating diplomacy through pioneering methods toward strategic relationship building. Our uniquely effective approach to dialogue facilitation, "The BridgeStars Method," bypasses traditional communication and cultural pitfalls and negotiation gridlock through our signature confidence building techniques.
Way of Working: We bring key leaders from Israel and countries across the Arab and Islamic worlds to Texas for paradigm-shifting strategic dialogue summits on relevant economic and social themes that provide fertile ground for the development of collaboration and partnerships.
Director of Operations Position Summary
BridgeStars seeks a Director of Operations to assist with all aspects of the non-profit, including operations management, program design and project management, event planning and management, engagement outreach. The Director of Operations will oversee the day-to-day activities of the company, ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively. This position is unique and requires ability to work in an unstructured and fast paced environment.
Responsibilities for Role
Serves as Chief of Staff to Executive Director and leads up management.
Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.
Participates in program and project strategy and manages projects including their operational aspects.
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates programs and budgetary requirements.
Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
Ability to travel on average 3 days a month.
Desired Background of Person
Impeccable listening and analytical skills
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional organization skills and capacity to self manage and be a self starter
Exceptional Communication skills
Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
3+ years Project/Program Management experience
3+ years Operational and organizational skills
Significant knowledge of the Middle East and North African region
Experience in self directed work, for example as an entrepreneur or a freelancer.
Bachelor's Degree in business, communications, or psychology
*
Salary Range
$60,000 - $75,000
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Austin, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person