Position Title: Office Manager
Reports To: Executive Director
Hours: 9-6 M-F
Salary: $30,000 plus benefits
Start-Date: November/December 2014
Position Summary: The Open Media Foundation seeks a full-time Office Manager to oversee the the administrative needs of OMF and our partner/tenants located in our beautiful 21,000 square foot offices at 700 Kalamath St in Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District. This position serves as the primary administrative contact for the Open Media Foundation, providing guidance and support to staff, the Executive Director (ED) and Board. The primary focus for this role includes supporting tenants, staff and board, as well as oversight of human resources and building/office management.
Our top candidate will have a passion for the mission of OMF. A history of experience in a non-profit setting is preferred. We seek a strategic professional who demonstrates a passion for social change with experience juggling multiple priorities.
Organization: The Open Media Foundation (OMF) is an innovative media and technology 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to putting the power of the media in the hands of the people, enabling everyone to engage in their community and bring about the change they wish to see in the world. To accomplish our mission, we begin with providing affordable, high-end media and technology services. We follow up by offering training and tools that enable everyone to represent their own voice in the media conversation. Additional information about Open Media Foundation may be found at openmediafoundation.org.
Required Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated efficient working habits
- Strong with technology, specifically google apps and spreadsheets
- Willingness/ability to help address any facility needs that arise, from light-bulbs to toilets, either directly or by managing cleaning/maintenance services
- Strong attention to detail with experience documenting and following written policies and procedures
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage complex tasks, report on progress, and prioritize activities.
- Proven ability to work in a team environment, develop effective interpersonal relationships, manage staff, and communicate effectively and efficiently
- Integrity, honesty and direct communication
Preferred Qualifications:
- Financial or administrative experience in the nonprofit sector
- Knowledge of QuickBooks Online
- Degree in business, accounting, finance or related field
- Ability to create charts/graphs using Excel or google spreadsheets
- Fun to be around with a good sense of humor and flexibility
Supervision: The Office Manager reports to and works daily with the Executive Director
Benefits: Flexible personal time off (PTO) plus eight paid holidays annually, and a 4-6-week paid sabbatical after 3 years. Employer contributions to health savings account (HSA). Current Staff receive a laptop to use while an employee, a smart-phone after one year, and access to over $2 million worth of video, audio, and studio production equipment, plus access to all training programs provided by OMF.
- Cover letter summarizing why working with OMF in this position is right for you
- Current resume
Please email both documents to careers@openmediafoundation.org The subject line of your email should read: “Office Manager”. Please, no phone calls, snail mail, personal hand deliveries or fax submission - we strive to be paperless.
References: A final step in the hiring process is for candidates to arrange personal reference calls with former supervisors and others we may choose from your work history.
Embracing diversity is a core value of the Open Media Foundation. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds, age, economic circumstance, ethnicity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, and sexual orientation to apply.
