We are recruiting for a highly experienced and driven Director of Operations to join a national trade advocacy organization. This pivotal role will act as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner and will report to a highly competent and collaborative executive and board. Our client offers a full range of benefits, including retirement, fully paid coverage for employee medical/dental/vision, and paid vacation/sick/holiday/floating holiday leave. The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the organization and ensures processes are well-coordinated and productive. Salary: $105,000-$140,000 DOE. 100% onsite in Folsom, CA.

The qualified candidate will have over five years of successful operations leadership in creating and implementing systems and improving processes, working with board and council members, managing compliance, and coaching staff. Experience in agribusiness, government organizations, or trade associations is preferred.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define, develop, and implement guidelines, policies, and procedures to increase operational efficiency.
• Responsible for human resources activities and policies to develop improved strategies for managing and developing staff.
• Maintain company insurance policies and renewals, including health, vision, dental, liability and D&O policies.
• Serve as the organization’s Benefits Administrator (open enrollment, health benefits, 401k).
• Ensure company compliance with all statutes, regulations, policies, and guidelines, and handle related record-keeping.
• Ensure compliance with contracts by all council and board employees, agencies, independent contractors, consultants, and other suppliers.
• Maintain strong, effective working relationships with various agencies and stakeholders. 
• Serve as Administrative Secretary and perform duties including, but not limited to: preparing and maintaining bylaws, policies, guidelines, and resolutions set forth by council and board actions and other official documents.
• Coordinate approval of company public-facing messaging and communications.
• Coordinate with finance on a successful process for completing annual finance audits in accordance with policies.
• Implement council and board governance policies, including nominations and elections processes, and other operations related to good governance.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of all meeting minutes.
• Maintain office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems and equipment procurement.
• Prepare an annual budget for office expenses, planning the expenditures, analyzing variances, and carrying out necessary corrections that may arise.
• Coordinate IT services.
• Organize office operations and procedures.
• Act as point person for maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, equipment, bills, and other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in business, finance, or operational management required.
• Seven or more years of experience in a related operational leadership position.
• Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential a plus.
• Agribusiness-related work experience or experience working with trade associations or governmental organizations is preferred. 
• Strong management, financial and organizational skills.
• Excellent database management and analysis skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with individuals having varying personalities, needs, and interests.
• Efficient multitasking skills, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines and deliver on organizational commitments and obligations.
• Highly organized with diligent recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to make sound business decisions and independently carry out day-to-day management functions in support of a mission and strategic goals.
• Understanding of federal regulatory structure and government agency processes.
• Ability to initiate projects and solutions, and work with limited supervision.
• Experience managing contracts or third-party resources.
• (SHRM-SCP) or (HRCI PHR) certification is a plus.
• Willingness to occasionally travel and work irregular hours.
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