Groundwork Denver- Deputy Operations Director
5 days ago
Denver
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Competitive salary, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Training & development, • Location: Denver, CO, • Reports to: Executive Director, • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, • Compensation: $80k-90k starting annual salary, depending upon experience, • Status: Full-time, • Work Model: Hybrid, • Benefits Include:, • Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time off, • Health and dental insurance for employees, • RTD EcoPass POSITION SUMMARY The Deputy Operations Director (DOD) is an executive leadership role responsible for ensuring the operational strength, financial integrity, and cross-program alignment of Groundwork Denvers programs. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Deputy Operations Director oversees all programmatic operations by leading budget development and management, strengthening grant billing and compliance systems, and supervising Senior Directors to deliver high-quality, sustainable programs. This role serves as the organizations primary internal operational integrator, translating GWDs organizational strategy into real-life systems, tools, and processes that allow programs to collaborate effectively, scale responsibly, and diversify revenue. The DOD will play a central role in building Groundwork Denvers fee-for-service model over the next 23 years by designing and operationalizing internal systems that support both earned revenue and grant-funded work, while maintaining programmatic accountability and mission alignment. PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Supervision & Organizational Systems: • Directly supervise three Senior Directors (Youth, Community Health, and Sheridan Inspire), providing operational guidance, coaching, and accountability., • Support Senior Directors in strengthening internal team systems, workflows, and role clarity within their departments., • Lead the organizations approach to operational management systems, including evaluating, selecting, and implementing organizational management software or developing internal systems that support planning, tracking, and communication., • Oversee all programmatic operations in partnership with Senior Directors, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, funder requirements, and financial sustainability., • Lead the development, monitoring, and management of all program budgets, working closely with Senior Directors and the Executive Director to track performance, forecast needs, and address potential risks., • Ensure program deliverables are clearly defined, tracked, and met across departments, with a focus on consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement., • Support Senior Directors in the development, implementation, and ongoing management of grant billing matrices at both the departmental and role-specific level., • Ensure grant-funded staff time, expenses, and deliverables are accurately aligned with approved budgets and scopes of work., • Strengthen coordination between program leadership and finance staff to ensure timely invoicing, drawdowns, and reporting across public and private funding sources., • Identify operational improvements that reduce administrative burden while maintaining compliance with funder requirements. Cross-Program Collaboration & Partnerships: • Actively support collaboration between programs, with particular focus on strengthening cross-programmatic partnerships between Youth and Community Health initiatives., • Assist Senior Directors in identifying, developing, and operationalizing shared projects, partnerships, and service models that span multiple departments, while accounting for the capacity, communication styles, and differing workloads of the individuals on your team, • In partnership with the Executive Director, design, pilot, and operationalize fee-for-service offerings over the next 23 years, including defining scopes of work, pricing models, internal cost structures, and operational workflows., • Collaborate with the Executive Director and Senior Directors to assess internal program capacity, cost structures, and operational readiness for earned revenue., • Develop internal operational frameworks that support earned revenue, including budgeting, staffing models, cost recovery, and performance tracking., • Serve as a key member of Groundwork Denvers senior leadership team, contributing operational insight and planning support., • Promote a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, equity, and continuous learning across teams., • Actively participate in Groundwork Denvers journey towards Environmental Justice, including discussions, readings, strategic planning, self-reflection, action and more. QUALIFICATIONS • Strong alignment with Groundwork Denvers mission, values, and commitment to equity., • At least 7 years of experience in nonprofit operations, program management, or related fields., • At least 35 years of senior-level management experience, including supervision of high level managers or directors., • Demonstrated experience managing complex program budgets and grant-funded operations; experience with public or federally funded grants is strongly preferred., • Experience developing or managing earned revenue or fee-for-service models is highly desirable., • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred., • Strong systems-thinking skills, with the ability to design and improve organizational processes and tools., • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills., • Operationally Strategic: Sees the big picture while designing practical systems that help teams succeed., • Financially Savvy: Comfortable working with budgets, grant structures, and cost models., • Collaborative Leader: Builds trust with Senior Directors and supports cross-program alignment without micromanaging., • Systems-Oriented: Enjoys improving workflows, tools, and structures that make organizations more effective., • The Groundwork Denver office is located in the Cole neighborhood of Denver and is ADA compliant., • Field work or volunteer activities may include supervising youth in natural outdoor areas and parks with uneven terrain, tree planting, lifting 50-pound bags of soil or mulch, walking and completing door-to-door canvassing, and other outdoor physical activity., • Ability to utilize computer systems, manage phones, and travel to and from meetings and appointments. This position is open until filled. The anticipated closing date for applications is February 6, 2026, with an intended hire date of March 6, 2026. Groundwork Denver provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status or civil union status, past or present military service, or any other protected classification. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, compensation and training. Flexible work from home options available.