Operations Manager

Position Title: Operations Manager

Reports to: Executive Director
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary

The Operations Manager manages Ballet Lubbock’s financial, administrative, and operational functions, including bookkeeping, payroll, scholarships, scheduling, policy implementation, and ensuring compliance and consistency across all aspects of the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Finance and Administration

• Oversee accounting, QuickBooks, reconciliations, and payroll.
• Process tuition, scholarships, invoices, and vendor payments.
• Assist with audit preparation and board financial reporting.
• Assist with customer service, manage the reception team, and address inquiries.

Operations

• Draft, finalize, and implement policies.
• Oversee scheduling, rentals, and incident reports.
• Provide executive and administrative support as needed.
• Manage office supplies and technology needs.

Production Support

• Support volunteer coordination and logistics for Encore, Nutcracker, and Spring Production.
• Manage Nutcracker Market inventory and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field. A combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Preferred 3–5 years of nonprofit operations or financial management experience.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong financial acumen and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, and other office software.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods working on a computer.
• Ability to squat, reach, and lift objects of less than 50lbs.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during events and productions.

Compensation and Benefits
Compensation starts at $55,000+ and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Ballet Lubbock offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development support.

To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Executive Director Helen Duncum at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Ballet Lubbock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person