Working America
Join Working America as the
Director of Administration
and lead the administrative and operational aspects of the organization. Working America mobilizes working people, many of whom do not have the benefit of a union, to fight for good jobs and a fair economy. As the community affiliate of the AFL‑CIO, we unite working people in urban and suburban communities around a shared economic agenda.
Duties
Oversee the creation, implementation, and training of organizational systems and policies.
Create ongoing training and support to ensure systems and policies are used correctly and consistently.
In consultation with senior management, develop policies and processes that comply with organizational principles and collective bargaining agreements.
Recommend hiring, promotion, demotion, discipline, and termination of Administration and Operations staff.
Direct the Administration and Operations department to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of systems, policies, and processes, including identifying and implementing new ones.
Lead the payroll and benefits team to support the efficient administration of payroll and benefits, including systems, processes, and controls.
Provide final review and approval of payroll and accurate administration of benefits.
Manage the human resources team to ensure a consistent onboarding and offboarding process for all staff.
Oversee the organization’s recruitment and hiring efforts.
Coordinate all logistics involved in opening and closing offices and ending projects.
Work closely with the Data and Technology Department to oversee the procurement, maintenance, tracking, and distribution of assets.
Oversee compliance with Working America’s collective bargaining agreements and ensure consistency with personnel policies and procedures.
Advise senior leadership on operations‑related matters.
Monitor organizational expenditures for fraud, waste, negligence, and cost savings.
Oversee the management of all leases and insurance policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
10+ years of leadership, administration, and operations experience.
Progressive level of responsibility and familiarity working in a tax‑exempt organization or labor organization.
Experience leading and managing employees (5 years preferred).
Strong focus on detail and time management.
Skills in negotiating cost‑effective contracts for goods and services.
Ability to translate complex organizational data into clear, simple messages for a wide range of audiences.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise Edition and other financial software (a plus).
Proficiency in Excel required.
Location Washington, DC
Position Starting salary is
$144,912 . Includes medical insurance and 401(k) with employer contribution.
Working America is an equal opportunity employer. Working America is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other non‑conforming individuals, and individuals with disabilities.
To apply, please visit www.workingamerica.org/jobs.
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Director of Administration
and lead the administrative and operational aspects of the organization. Working America mobilizes working people, many of whom do not have the benefit of a union, to fight for good jobs and a fair economy. As the community affiliate of the AFL‑CIO, we unite working people in urban and suburban communities around a shared economic agenda.
Duties
Oversee the creation, implementation, and training of organizational systems and policies.
Create ongoing training and support to ensure systems and policies are used correctly and consistently.
In consultation with senior management, develop policies and processes that comply with organizational principles and collective bargaining agreements.
Recommend hiring, promotion, demotion, discipline, and termination of Administration and Operations staff.
Direct the Administration and Operations department to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of systems, policies, and processes, including identifying and implementing new ones.
Lead the payroll and benefits team to support the efficient administration of payroll and benefits, including systems, processes, and controls.
Provide final review and approval of payroll and accurate administration of benefits.
Manage the human resources team to ensure a consistent onboarding and offboarding process for all staff.
Oversee the organization’s recruitment and hiring efforts.
Coordinate all logistics involved in opening and closing offices and ending projects.
Work closely with the Data and Technology Department to oversee the procurement, maintenance, tracking, and distribution of assets.
Oversee compliance with Working America’s collective bargaining agreements and ensure consistency with personnel policies and procedures.
Advise senior leadership on operations‑related matters.
Monitor organizational expenditures for fraud, waste, negligence, and cost savings.
Oversee the management of all leases and insurance policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
10+ years of leadership, administration, and operations experience.
Progressive level of responsibility and familiarity working in a tax‑exempt organization or labor organization.
Experience leading and managing employees (5 years preferred).
Strong focus on detail and time management.
Skills in negotiating cost‑effective contracts for goods and services.
Ability to translate complex organizational data into clear, simple messages for a wide range of audiences.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise Edition and other financial software (a plus).
Proficiency in Excel required.
Location Washington, DC
Position Starting salary is
$144,912 . Includes medical insurance and 401(k) with employer contribution.
Working America is an equal opportunity employer. Working America is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other non‑conforming individuals, and individuals with disabilities.
To apply, please visit www.workingamerica.org/jobs.
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