Organizing Manager - Operations

Oregon Food Bank•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Organizing Manager leads operations and logistics for Oregon Food Bank’s Organizing and Advocacy Department, supporting internal and external work across a growing statewide organizing program focused on building power for systems change. In collaboration with the Director, the manager develops and manages departmental systems and functions, including budget tracking, community-leader barrier mitigation, transcreation processes, and event planning. The position supervises two Project Coordinators and also directly carries out administrative and logistical work as needed. The manager oversees operational systems, statewide organizing event logistics, financial-resource management, external partner and vendor agreements, and aspects of 501(c)(3) compliance and reporting. They coach and develop staff, contribute to OFB’s managers’ team and equity-centered culture, and represent the department on cross-functional teams concerned with organizational fiscal, compliance, and technology systems. The role also includes organization-wide collaboration, professional development, and other related duties as assigned. Work is performed in an office environment, including extended periods sitting in meetings or at a computer, both inside and outside Oregon Food Bank. The role uses computers and phones extensively and may involve evening or weekend work, occasional out-of-town travel, and use of a personal vehicle. Physical tasks may include lifting, moving, or carrying 20–40-pound objects and crouching, bending, kneeling, and reaching. The position may also require responding to disasters, emergencies, inclement weather, or extended service disruptions when safe and possible.

Requirements

Deep passion for eliminating hunger and its root causes.
Proven ability to build team culture, implement feedback loops, and work across different personalities and styles.
At least 3 years of experience in race and gender justice social-change strategies, including grassroots organizing and legislative campaign strategies.
At least 3 years of experience in nonprofit operations and systems.
At least 2 years of experience supervising staff, building teams, and developing staff leadership.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply 501(c)(3) and lobbying compliance laws.
Ability to accurately enter, retrieve, interpret, analyze, and report data using computerized systems and tools.
Ability to protect confidential data and systems according to departmental and organizational standards.
Familiarity with budget-management software and Excel.
Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize project work plans and manage projects from conception through evaluation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Personal lived experience of systemic hunger and/or its root causes, including racism, sexism, heterosexism, cis-sexism, ableism, ageism, size-ism, ethnocentrism, or classism.
Willingness to maximize multiple perspectives to innovate, solve problems, and find creative solutions.
Experience modeling intercultural competence and demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice.
Ability to think strategically, collaborate, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
Project coordination and organizational skills, including managing multiple projects with attention to detail, handling interruptions, and producing timely, accurate work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and comfort working in an office and offsite.
Ability to thrive in a diverse, creative, responsive, mission-driven, fast-paced work culture.
Successful multicultural immersion through working and/or living within OFB’s Equity Constituencies: BIPoC, Immigrants & Refugees, Single Mothers, and Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming people. The posting defines multicultural immersion as active integration in one or more communities, engaging with individuals and groups, and seeking to understand diversity within and between communities through participation in daily life.

Nice To Haves

Professional-level or greater proficiency in English and one or more additional languages, sufficient to participate effectively in formal and informal conversations on practical and professional topics.
Multicultural adaptation and integration skills, including communicating and interacting across cultures, incorporating others’ worldviews and perspectives, and helping people understand different cultures and styles to promote diversity and inclusion.
Commitment to continued professional development to strengthen the capacity to work through an equity lens for equity and racial justice.
Strong capacity to consider multiple perspectives, pivot in response to emerging needs, and lead through organizational change.
Years of successful multicultural immersion working with and/or living within one or more of OFB’s Equity Constituencies at the time of hire; the posting also notes an additional step for at least 10 years above the minimum required of this experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director on departmental systems design and management.
Develop and operationalize core systems for an effective field organizing program, including budget modeling and tracking, barrier mitigation for community leaders, project management and event planning, data entry, field materials and equipment, and team onboarding and skills training.
Revise or formulate standard operating procedures and promote their implementation.
Manage logistics for multiple statewide organizing events annually.
Collaborate with the Associate Director and Director to manage financial resources and ensure accurate budget management in compliance with Fiscal Department policies and procedures.
Oversee relationships and agreements with external partners and vendors, and coordinate internal review with the risk assessment team.
Provide oversight and guidance on 501(c)(3) compliance and reporting, including training staff on grassroots and direct lobbying reporting and coordinating with the Fiscal Department.
Supervise two Project Coordinators, including providing feedback and coaching, managing performance processes, and developing staff.
Carry out administrative and logistics functions as needed.
Participate in OFB’s Managers’ team and contribute to manager development and an equity-centered organizational culture.
Represent the Organizing and Advocacy Department on cross-functional teams related to organization-wide fiscal, compliance, or technology systems and infrastructure.
Contribute to cross-departmental efforts, work-culture activities, advisory and consultative groups, and professional development activities in consultation with the supervisor.
Help review and adapt the role’s duties as the position evolves.
Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of the role.