Movement Research seeks Operations Manager

Movement Research is hiring an Operations Manager.

This is a 51 week/year, 25 hour/week position. Compensation is $18/hour. Employee Contribution 403(b) plan is available. Employee receives free classes and workshops. Schedule is anticipated to be 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, alternating afternoons and mornings. 

 Position start date is January 3, 2013

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to  work@movementresearch.org. Interviews will begin immediately, and we will make our decision as quickly as possible.No phone calls please.

Operations Manager oversees facilities and office operations for Movement Research, including studio use and upkeep, daily IT and technology related needs, bookkeeping, overseeing interns, human resources managements, and more. The Operations Manager will work as a team with other Movement Research staff to ensure that classes, programs, and events run smoothly and help troubleshoot any day-to-day administrative and programmatic needs. This position reports to the Executive Director. 

Qualifications Include:

Minimum 3 years (or equivalent experience) in Nonprofit or Arts Administration

Reliability and self-motivation

Exceptional communication & organizational skills

       An acute attention to detail

Technology and Software platforms required: PC and Mac-based Operating systems, with emphasis on PC; Quickbooks; Filemaker Pro; MS Office, particularly Excel and Word

Commitment to Movement Research's mission of serving and supporting experimentation in dance and movement-based forms 

Experience managing others and comfort in instructing co-workers is extremely helpful

Familiarity with Google Wallet, Constant Contact, Wordpress, and social networking is helpful but not required

Position is responsible for:

    Bookkeeping: Handling all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable through Quickbooks, Google Wallet and MR's Custom Database (Filemaker Pro); Overseeing daily expenditures; Reporting to Executive Director regularly, Reconciling Bank, Cash and Credit Card Accounts in Quickbooks

    Human Resources: Managing Payroll, Health Insurance, 403(b) Plan, Employee and Contractor Records and Tax Forms, Maintaining current contracts with all program participants

    Office Management and IT: Setting office schedules and ensuring orderliness of space with help of staff and interns; Managing and maintaining email systems and office server; Maintaining organizational files, storage and archives; Overseeing and Managing Database; Keeping office and studio supplies fully stocked

    Facilities Management: Communication with landlords at various spaces regarding maintenance, repairs, supplies, etc.; Booking venues as needed for MR programs; Managing studio rental at Avenue C Studio and Eden's Expressway

    Intern program: overseeing interns and their schedules; volunteers as needed; interviewing and hiring interns as needed

 Programmatic assistance: Being available to help run and troubleshoot programs, including being an emergency contact for faculty, performers, etc.