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The Community Foundation is hiring!

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Operations Manager

Hours: Full Time Exempt

Location: Aptos, Santa Cruz County, CA (in office position)

Reports to: Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Salary range: $85 - $100K Annual

Benefits: Medical, dental, disability & life insurance (dependent coverage available, employee pays dependent premiums); options for Health Savings or Flexible Spending Accounts; retirement 401k + employer contributions; sick time; 4 weeks vacation; 12 paid holidays + 2 personal holidays.

Application deadline: until filled

What's great about this job?

Our Operations Manager will be the backbone of the Foundation’s daily functions, providing the Foundation with the tools and resources it needs to serve our community. This position also manages the Foundation’s building, which is a community hub and gathering spot for local nonprofits. The Operations Manager will join a thriving and rapidly growing organization that is doing bigger and bolder work in these challenging times. We serve as trusted stewards of philanthropic resources to meet the complex needs of today while also preparing to meet the needs of tomorrow.

About Community Foundation Santa Cruz County

The Community Foundation was born in the wake of the 1982 floods and mudslides that devastated the Pajaro and San Lorenzo valleys. Generous people looking to help were searching for a central organization to send donations to—one that would support the long-term recovery efforts. But such an organization didn’t yet exist, and Community Foundation Santa Cruz County was formed to meet that need. From those humble beginnings 43 years ago, we’ve grown to address needs far beyond disaster. Our donors have helped us award $279 million in grants, loans, and scholarships across education, the arts, human services, the environment, health, and economic development.

Our vision is to make Santa Cruz County thrive for all who call it home, now and in the future. We do this by bringing together people, ideas, and resources to inspire philanthropy and accomplish great things. We value community-driven solutions that are based on trusted relationships with our nonprofit partners and donors.

Everyone is welcome here

Our vision is to make Santa Cruz County thrive for all who call it home, now and in the future. That starts in the workplace. We strive to build an office community where employees feel that they belong and can thrive. Learn more about our equity approach and actions. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ people, Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

What’s great about working at the Community Foundation

• Our backyard is the Forest of Nisene Marks.
  
• We have electric car charging stations, indoor bike storage, and showers.
  
• We are five minutes from Seacliff State Beach.
  
• We have snacks and bottomless coffee and tea!
  
• We are a staff team of surfers, dog-lovers, cat aficionados, parents, care-givers, bikers, bakers, crafters, hikers, musicians, softball players, readers, and volunteers.
  
• We truly and deeply care about the people and places of Santa Cruz County and celebrate that our work is about helping build a safe, happy, and healthy county for everyone.