Fort Wayne Dance Collective
Director of Operations
Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46804
Artistic Director at Fort Wayne Dance CollectiveDance professional desiring to use the arts to educate, empower, and elevate creatives to their…
Director of Operations
Fort Wayne Dance Collective | Fort Wayne, IN
Salary Range:
$45,000 – $52,000 annually
Employment Type:
Full-time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Why Join FWDC Fort Wayne Dance Collective is a mission‑driven arts organization dedicated to creativity, access, and community impact. This role offers an opportunity to lead day‑to‑day operations, support artistic work, and strengthen the systems that enable FWDC’s programs and partnerships to thrive.
Position Overview The Director of Operations ensures FWDC’s financial, administrative, communications, and operational stability. This role works closely with the Board President, Executive Committee, staff, artists, and community partners to manage core operational functions including finance, human resources, communications, branding oversight, compliance, and organizational systems.
This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on implementation, coordination, and operational excellence within a collaborative nonprofit environment.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Administration
Manage day‑to‑day organizational operations, administrative systems, and internal workflows
Maintain organizational calendars, procedures, and documentation systems
Support Board governance through reporting, coordination, and operational follow‑up
Finance & Compliance
Develop budgets, projections, and financial reports in collaboration with the Finance Committee
Oversee bookkeeping coordination, payroll processes, cash flow, and AP/AR
Track grant compliance, reporting deadlines, and required documentation (grant writing handled by contracted resources)
Human Resources
Support hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation, and HR documentation
Maintain personnel records and ensure compliance with employment law
Oversee HR policies, job descriptions, salary ranges, and grievance processes
Communications & Branding Oversight
Provide oversight of organizational communications and marketing execution
Supervise the Arts Administrative Assistant on marketing‑related tasks
Maintain institutional branding guidelines, templates, and visual identity
Coordinate with the Artistic Director on artistic approvals for promotional materials while retaining authority over branding standards and execution
Review basic marketing analytics and provide summary updates to staff and Board
Risk Management
Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risks
Ensure appropriate insurance coverage
Maintain crisis and emergency protocols
Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations and reporting requirements
Skills & Qualifications
Experience in nonprofit operations, administration, or organizational coordination
Knowledge of nonprofit finance including budgeting, cash flow, and financial reporting
Familiarity with grant compliance, reporting cycles, and documentation requirements
Experience supervising staff, interns, or contractors
Strong organizational and administrative systems skills
Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience improving or maintaining operational processes
Working knowledge of HR policies, payroll workflows, and employment documentation
Comfort overseeing communications, branding, or website‑related tools (training supported as needed)
Proficiency with Google Workspace
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Problem‑solving mindset and collaborative working style
Commitment to FWDC’s mission, values, and community impact
Reporting Structure
Reports day‑to‑day to the Board President
Reports formally to the Executive Committee
Supervises the Office Coordinator and Arts Administrative Assistant (with dotted‑line coordination to the Artistic Director during production periods)
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Fort Wayne Dance Collective | Fort Wayne, IN
Salary Range:
$45,000 – $52,000 annually
Employment Type:
Full-time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Why Join FWDC Fort Wayne Dance Collective is a mission‑driven arts organization dedicated to creativity, access, and community impact. This role offers an opportunity to lead day‑to‑day operations, support artistic work, and strengthen the systems that enable FWDC’s programs and partnerships to thrive.
Position Overview The Director of Operations ensures FWDC’s financial, administrative, communications, and operational stability. This role works closely with the Board President, Executive Committee, staff, artists, and community partners to manage core operational functions including finance, human resources, communications, branding oversight, compliance, and organizational systems.
This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on implementation, coordination, and operational excellence within a collaborative nonprofit environment.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Administration
Manage day‑to‑day organizational operations, administrative systems, and internal workflows
Maintain organizational calendars, procedures, and documentation systems
Support Board governance through reporting, coordination, and operational follow‑up
Finance & Compliance
Develop budgets, projections, and financial reports in collaboration with the Finance Committee
Oversee bookkeeping coordination, payroll processes, cash flow, and AP/AR
Track grant compliance, reporting deadlines, and required documentation (grant writing handled by contracted resources)
Human Resources
Support hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation, and HR documentation
Maintain personnel records and ensure compliance with employment law
Oversee HR policies, job descriptions, salary ranges, and grievance processes
Communications & Branding Oversight
Provide oversight of organizational communications and marketing execution
Supervise the Arts Administrative Assistant on marketing‑related tasks
Maintain institutional branding guidelines, templates, and visual identity
Coordinate with the Artistic Director on artistic approvals for promotional materials while retaining authority over branding standards and execution
Review basic marketing analytics and provide summary updates to staff and Board
Risk Management
Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risks
Ensure appropriate insurance coverage
Maintain crisis and emergency protocols
Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations and reporting requirements
Skills & Qualifications
Experience in nonprofit operations, administration, or organizational coordination
Knowledge of nonprofit finance including budgeting, cash flow, and financial reporting
Familiarity with grant compliance, reporting cycles, and documentation requirements
Experience supervising staff, interns, or contractors
Strong organizational and administrative systems skills
Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience improving or maintaining operational processes
Working knowledge of HR policies, payroll workflows, and employment documentation
Comfort overseeing communications, branding, or website‑related tools (training supported as needed)
Proficiency with Google Workspace
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Problem‑solving mindset and collaborative working style
Commitment to FWDC’s mission, values, and community impact
Reporting Structure
Reports day‑to‑day to the Board President
Reports formally to the Executive Committee
Supervises the Office Coordinator and Arts Administrative Assistant (with dotted‑line coordination to the Artistic Director during production periods)
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