Operations Specialist

Operations Specialist

Organization

The New Horizons Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that promotes and supports donors and charitable endeavors around the world. We do this by helping set up and maintain charitable projects across a wide range of areas of impact; maintaining Donor Advised Funds; partnering with nonprofits, old and new, large, and small; and granting money to organizations that are helping those in greatest need. We uniquely combine the functions of a community foundation, fiscal sponsorship, and traditional nonprofit to expand our impact.

Position

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Operations Specialist is responsible for assisting in the management, coordination, and compliance of the Foundations’ Operating Projects. In addition, the position will initiate and update communications with project managers. Full-time 40hrs/week, competitive compensation, and benefits.

Responsibilities

· Build and maintain strong relationships and communications with Operating Project managers

• Review and process Foundation Distribution Requests
• Learn and understand compliance policies for nonprofit expenses
• Answer inquiries via email, help desk tickets, phone calls, and assigning to appropriate departments
• Work with internal departments to assist project managers, meet project manager’s inquiries
• Assist with compliance oversight of Operating Projects
• Assist with wire confirmation as needed
• Work with our Client Resource Management (CRM) systems (Blackbaud and CiviCRM) to provide departments with accurate project manager information, maintain and update information
• Track and record Operating Project charitable activity updates
• Assist the Director of Operations as needed (filing, research, etc.)
• Compiling and distributing mass relevant information to project managers
• Plan, execute, and maintain compliance forms
• Assist with special compliance projects

Qualifications

• Ability to handle detailed information; manage information with the highest degree of confidentiality; ability to take initiative; anticipate needs; work with a positive attitude; teamwork
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to excellence in all areas of work
• Working knowledge ofMicrosoft Applications – Excel, Word, Outlook
• Non-Profit experience a plus but not required
• Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in Business or Communications
• Committed to the New Horizons Foundation’s Values

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you skilled at answering the phone and providing excellent customer service?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (Required)

Work Location: In person