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Know Your Rights Camp Operations Manager

JOB TITLE: Operations Manager​​​
EXEMPT OR NON-EXEMPT: Exempt​
FULL TIME/PART TIME:​Full Time​​​​​

SUMMARY

Know Your Rights Camp, a fund of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (“EIF” or the “Foundation”), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is seeking a Program Manager. KYRC’s mission is to advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through education, mass mobilization, and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders. Currently, the KYRC Autopsy Initiative provides victims’ families with free secondary autopsy services. The Operations Manager is a critical position that will lead operations, conduct risk analysis risk management, and engage in process improvement strategies to advance the Initiative’s objective. This hybrid position is located in Los Angeles, CA, and requires in-office work three days per week (Tuesday through Thursday, subject to change).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be successful, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

EIF/KYRC reserves the right to modify the job responsibilities listed below.

• Create systems and strategies to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of autopsy and related services as the Initiative expands
• Conduct risk analysis and risk management while eliminating and mitigating potential risks, creating contingency plans to manage issues that arise, and auditing processes and procedures in leading operations for autopsy services
• Serve as the primary point of contact for pathologists for autopsy services
• Lead all transportation coordination and routinely communicate with funeral directors, pathologist coordinators, pathologist assistants, and transport agencies
• Assist in growing our forensic pathologist network and public health network
• Develop partnerships and collaborations to further the Initiative’s objective
• Send letters, consent forms, and documentation to relevant parties
• Ensure billing matters, invoices, and reimbursements are properly and timely dispersed
• Perform budget monitoring, expense tracking, and financial reporting
• Evaluate program outcomes and make data-driven recommendations for improvements
• Perform data tracking and analysis and record keeping, ensuring all aspects of the process are properly documented, organized, and completed with updated information
• Assist with case management and intake as needed based on the volume and complexity of cases by conducting introductory, preliminary, and final calls with victims’ families
• Plan networking and outreach events such as program-related events, meetings, and conferences to continue to spread awareness and expand the Initiative’s impact
• Manage any additional team members assisting with operations as the Initiative expands
• Assist with onboarding and task delegation of interns and volunteers
• Support and strategize with Legal Program Director and other KYRC team members
• Attend departmental and other meetings and travel as necessary for events
• Collaborate with other departments and administrative staff as needed.
• Attend departmental and other meetings as required.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills with the capacity to be highly task–oriented.
• Demonstrate personal compatibility with and commitment to EIF/KYRC’s philosophies and mission while maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, creatively, efficiently, and cooperatively in a fast–paced environment.
• Professional demeanor exhibiting the ability to listen actively and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing), persuasively, and with confidence.
• Personable, approachable, and able to build relationships and trust with employees and management.
• Proactive problem-solving skills,
• The ability to multi-task work in a fast–paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining extreme attention to detail and refocus as the job and situations demand.
• The ability to work within a team and establish strong working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• An advanced degree in law, business, or public health benefits this role.
• 5 years of relevant experience with 2-4 years of working in operations, consulting, law or risk management, OR a combination of education and experience.
• Business acumen with working knowledge of G Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, and Asana.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Some travel required
• Ability to work on-site 3 days weekly (Tuesday through Thursday), subject to change.
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Frequent alpha/numeric keyboarding
• Ability to view a computer monitor
• Operate standard office equipment
• Lift and carry boxes up to ten pounds
• File and retrieve documents

SALARY RANGE: $75,000- $85,000

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EIF is an equal opportunity employer. It considers applicants for all positions without regard to age (40 or older), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), disability (either mental or physical, including HIV and AIDS), cancer, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin (including language use restrictions), race, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.