Director of Operations

Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust-•Lakewood, CO

13d•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) has conserved 860,000+ acres of working lands since 1995. We seek a hands-on operations leader. This posting is a summary. Please visit www.ccalt.org to review the full job description, including detailed responsibilities and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s required (advanced preferred)
leadership and cross-functional operations experience
strong communication, project, analytical, tech, and risk skills
hands-on execution
Driver’s license
ability to travel
background check required

Responsibilities

Lead Operations (finance, HR, IT, grants, data, risk); set priorities and supervise/develop the Controller, Operations and HR Manager, and Grants Manager.
Translate strategic and implementation plans into timelines, owners, and measurable results; coordinate departments, growth, staffing, and Senior Leadership Team meetings.
Personally improve processes, systems, and project tools; maintain the organizational scorecard, track performance, and report to leadership and Board.
Coach managers, strengthen supervision and accountability; support workforce and succession planning, complex employee matters, and CCALT’s RISE principles.
Lead technology strategy, automation and AI; administer accounts, access, licenses, hardware, budgets and new-hire setup; provide staff IT support and coordinate vendors, cybersecurity, backups and continuity.
Support the Controller with accounting, payroll, budgets, forecasts, audits, and grant finances; keep CEO informed of financial developments. Oversee grant deadlines, restrictions, reporting, and compliance.
Lead risk assessments, insurance renewals/certificates, and reviews of policies and contracts; support nonprofit, employment, and Land Trust Alliance compliance. Oversee leases, facilities, vehicles, timekeeping, expenses, and CEO/Board updates.