Operations Manager

Red Caboose Child Care Center • Madison, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager oversees the administrative and operational systems that support Red Caboose’s programs, employees, families, and mission. Working collaboratively with organizational leadership, this position coordinates key functions including payroll and benefits, financial controls, facilities, purchasing, records, policy implementation, and compliance. The Operations Manager strengthens communication and consistency across departments while ensuring organizational systems are efficient, accurate, and responsive to the needs of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, human resources, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit administration, operations, human resources, finance administration, or related organizational management.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing administrative systems.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to develop clear procedures and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/Publisher
• Working knowledge of data entry
• Little Green Light & ProCare software applications
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with payroll and benefit administration.
• Experience managing facilities, vendors, contracts, or organizational technology.
• Experience supporting audits, grants, licensing, accreditation, or government-funded programs.
• Experience managing facilities, vendors, contracts, or organizational technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the administrative and operational systems that support Red Caboose’s programs, employees, families, and mission.
• Coordinates key functions including payroll and benefits, financial controls, facilities, purchasing, records, policy implementation, and compliance.
• Strengthens communication and consistency across departments.
• Ensures organizational systems are efficient, accurate, and responsive to the needs of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level