Position Description: Operations Manager

DiscNY Inc. is hiring an Operations Manager. This is DiscNY’s first and only employee. As such, the role is ultimately flexible and will grow with time. The aim is to continue building a supportive, efficient, and sustainable organization for ultimate frisbee in the greater New York area.

A successful candidate will facilitate efficient communication and logistical coordination; profitable adult events that allow us to reinvest in youth programming as the future of our community; and positive public relations, community development, and volunteer management.

Through these, we hope to build a world-class ultimate scene for players of all ages and goals.

Communication

As the Operations Manager, positive and efficient communication is crucial. Your responsibilities will encompass community management, public relations, marketing, social media, contact database management, and basic website editing.

These include:

Meeting & connecting with the community: chatting with teams, attending leagues and community meetings, building volunteer lists, supporting all teams at all levels of play and community members, promoting events, etc.

Being friendly and professional in all interactions.

Providing information to the board, volunteers, and community quickly, accurately, and professionally.

Maintaining the DiscNY website with accurate information that is accessible to beginners and long-time community members alike.

Assisting media volunteers with monthly newsletters and social media content such as facebook, twitter and youtube.

Growing mailing list and social media followers.

Creating community events for community members to connect, socialize, and/or send us feedback.

Volunteer Management

As the Operations Manager, you will oversee 40+ volunteers and all our events. Your responsibilities will encompass volunteer, event, operations, infrastructure, and logistical management.

These include:

Recruiting, training, overseeing, supporting, and retaining volunteers.

Ensuring all events have the support, guidance, and resources they need.

Creating consistent ways to communicate and share resources.

Enabling volunteers to easily understand, follow, and build on your work.

Filling in wherever/whenever needed

Long-Term Vision

As the Operations Manager and DiscNY’s only employee, it is crucial you understand our community and maintain a big-picture focus. Your responsibilities will encompass growth, budgeting, administration, and new ventures.

These include:

Getting to know our community and understanding its priorities needs and priorities.

Putting in place processes to continuously improve organizational efficiency.

Sustainably growing events and creating new ones.

Maintaining profitable budgets for adult programming and a sustainable company.

Connecting with the global ultimate community to research new ideas.

Commitment & Salary

We are looking for an applicant who is committed to investing at least 2 - 4 years in the role. Salary and benefits are to be negotiated. DiscNY would like to fill the position by the start of the 2018 but it will remain open until filled. The Operations Manager will report to the DiscNY board at each monthly meeting. The position requires spending an extensive amount of time within the greater New York area. Some weekends and night work required as well as occasional travel.

Desired Candidates

The ideal candidate is flexible, community-focused, and incredibly self-motivated.

They should:

Know and love the New York ultimate community.

Have 2 - 10 years organizational experience within ultimate as an employee, captain, commissioner, or other capacity.

Have 2 - 10 years management experience within nonprofits, sporting organizations, and/or community organizations.

Be comfortable with all of the above tasks.

Be comfortable with Google Drive, Facebook, Twitter/Tweetdeck, Mailchimp, and preferably QuickBooks.

Have familiarity with USAU event, team and player registration processes

Be comfortable committing to 2 - 4 years with DiscNY.

DiscNY is incredibly excited about this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at . Applicants should submit their application - to include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two recommendations - to .

Good luck!