Director of Operations
Company: BridgeStars
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
*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
Pay: $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
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