Director of Operations

You enjoy operational excellence and ensuring that systems and teams work well. You love details and efficiency measures, and understand how they connect to the longer-term vision. You take pride in world-class culture, as well as the importance of accountability. You are an extraordinary complement to a strategic CEO.

You have a wide range of skills, and enjoy growing with an organization. We will look to you to manage invoicing, oversee expense control, manage vendors, and maximize employee efficiency. You will monitor our operational metrics and plans, add new ones as needed, and measure our progress in achieving them. You are comfortable reviewing spreadsheets, identifying what factors are driving results, and making regular adjustments to achieve success. You take pride in creating world-class procedures and constant improvement towards operational metrics.

You are equally comfortable supporting a team as you are managing one. You will help make things smoother and easier for everyone on the team across different departments. At the same time, you will provide coaching and feedback on performance to ensure we are constantly improving as an organization. You will work closely with the CEO to expand the organization’s revenues and align the operations with the organization’s mission and strategy. You will work relentlessly to improve the organization’s financial outcomes and mission-related metrics.

We are looking for someone who is half-time (~15-25 hours per week). This will allow you to play a significant role with our organization, while still learning and growing through outside projects. If you can play a successful role in growing our revenues through partnerships and improved marketing, there is an opportunity for this role to grow into a full-time role over time. Experience in operations (e.g. Operations Manager, Director of Operations, or COO) is required. Experience with events is preferred, but not required. Most important is strong leadership, a passion for understanding the underlying drivers of an organization, and a commitment to financial, cultural, and operational success.

ALSO YOU:

You enjoy telling the stories of individuals, selling-out events, building community relationships, and developing strategies for year-round media. If you get excited about exploring new ideas on a daily basis, building a media organization aimed at being the hub for intellectual conversation in Colorado, and ensuring that all the details to make it happen are covered, this is for you.

You Like to Tell a Good Story

This is transformative work, in a transformative space, during a transformative time, and you want to let everyone know about how they can get involved. You are a brand champion. You understand how to develop a brand story, identify your target audience, and leverage our brand in channel and product marketing campaigns.

You Get Things Done

This is not your first rodeo. You’re a multitasking machine. You own your work. You follow through on every request, no matter how big or small. You keep your cool under pressure and know how to prioritize. And when you need help, you’re not afraid to ask for it.

You Have a Team Ethos and Independent Drive

You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment, with people who are passionate about their work and mission. You’re not just excited to work cross-functionally, you demand it. You’re also comfortable working independently, and getting it done and owning your role and responsibility.

You’re Flexible, a Quick Responder

The messaging we’re pushing and conversation we’re starting is dynamic and each day brings fresh and exciting challenges. You can react quickly and efficiently when called upon to change or pivot. You like special projects and learning new things.

You Get Under the Hood

Our team digs deep. They do what’s necessary for quality. The integrity of our messaging is a core value, so your attention to detail must be impeccable.

You Believe That No Problem is Too Hard

You find ways to get it done. You know how to articulate and roll out solutions, recognizing there are many solutions to the same problem. You find new and effective ways to streamline and create processes to increase efficiency.

US:

TEDxMileHigh is a community of engaged, active, and driven individuals committed to ideas worth spreading in Colorado. TEDxMileHigh promotes inspired citizenship in our communities with the ultimate goal of creating a better, more connected Colorado.

This doesn’t just mean our events. Our goal is to be a source, a hub, of intellectual conversation in the Mile High region. We want to sell out events, but we also want a deep, integrated presence online through our blog, social media, website, talks, and videos.

Since 2011, we’ve produced 23 events for a collective audience of more than 60,000 thinkers and doers. Our talks online have been viewed 70 million times through online channels. We are one of the largest TEDx organizations across the globe.

While our mission is big, we try to keep things light. We have a happy, productive workplace, and we’re constantly trying to improve. You’ll find us hustling on the job, having deep related and unrelated conversations seeking life’s truths, and enjoying a laugh with a Colorado craft brew.

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• Operations: 5 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses
• Commission

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks – learn more at https://start.indeed.com/fair-chance)