Operations Manager
April Parker Foundation
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Long Beach, CA
Contract type: Contractor
About April Parker Foundation
The April Parker Foundation (APF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to uplifting underserved communities by providing culturally relevant, supportive services. We believe in empowering individuals, families, and small businesses to create stronger, more stable communities. Through a variety of cultural programs and educational workshops, we promote security, stability, and well-being for those who need it most.
Working at the April Parker Foundation offers a dynamic, mission-driven environment where your work contributes directly to community transformation. Join our team and be part of a compassionate movement for equity and impact.
Operations Manager
Location: Long Beach, CA (On Site)
Position Type: Full-Time | Exempt
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Operations Manager to lead and manage the internal operations of our headquarters. This individual will play a key role in ensuring our administrative, financial, and operational systems run smoothly to support the effectiveness of our programs and leadership.
This is a high-impact role ideal for someone with strong strategic thinking, organizational development, and cross-functional coordination experience. The Operations Manager will work closely with the President, Executive Director and senior leadership to improve internal processes, ensure compliance, and provide seamless support across departments.
What You'll Do
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Organizational Operations & Office Management
This is not just a job. It’s a mission. At the April Parker Foundation, we don’t hire employees. We recruit True Believers - people called to radically transform care for our most vulnerable neighbors. We deliver care, not charity, anchored in dignity, equity, and self-determination. We’re not just building programs. We’re building bridges and scaling that impact across California and beyond.
Guiding Principles
Our Guiding Principles Are
At APF we are True Believers in the mission, the people we serve, and the power of transformation. We don’t just work here; we live the mission. We believe that change is possible, that every individual matters, and that our collective work is building something bigger than ourselves:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
The April Parker Foundation (APF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to uplifting underserved communities by providing culturally relevant, supportive services. We believe in empowering individuals, families, and small businesses to create stronger, more stable communities. Through a variety of cultural programs and educational workshops, we promote security, stability, and well-being for those who need it most.
Working at the April Parker Foundation offers a dynamic, mission-driven environment where your work contributes directly to community transformation. Join our team and be part of a compassionate movement for equity and impact.
Operations Manager
Location: Long Beach, CA (On Site)
Position Type: Full-Time | Exempt
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Operations Manager to lead and manage the internal operations of our headquarters. This individual will play a key role in ensuring our administrative, financial, and operational systems run smoothly to support the effectiveness of our programs and leadership.
This is a high-impact role ideal for someone with strong strategic thinking, organizational development, and cross-functional coordination experience. The Operations Manager will work closely with the President, Executive Director and senior leadership to improve internal processes, ensure compliance, and provide seamless support across departments.
What You'll Do
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Organizational Operations & Office Management
- Oversee day-to-day operations at headquarters, including office systems, supply management, space planning, and vendor relations.
- Ensure internal processes are efficient, documented, and consistently followed across the organization.
- Manage operational calendars, task tracking, and internal project timelines across departments.
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director and senior team, including scheduling, meeting logistics, follow-ups, and travel coordination.
- Draft and manage communications, reports, and executive summaries as needed.
- Prepare materials for board meetings and maintain corporate records.
- Lead process improvements to enhance cross-departmental communication and workflow.
- Maintain operational manuals, SOPs, and documentation of internal policies and procedures.
- Manage and maintain internal platforms (e.g., G Suite, Teams, project management software, CRM).
- Liaise with IT support to ensure staff technology needs are met and systems remain secure.
- Organize digital file systems, access permissions, and knowledge management.
- Act as the operations point of contact for program leads, supporting cross-functional planning and troubleshooting.
- Assist with preparation and logistics for staff meetings, trainings, and retreats.
- Serve as a resource for internal communications and organizational updates.
- Minimum of 6–8 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in operations or administration in a nonprofit or mission-aligned organization.
- Proven ability to manage complex workflows, competing deadlines, and organizational systems.
- Experience supporting executive leadership and coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when managing sensitive information.
- Comfort with project management tools, cloud-based systems, and operational software.
- Nonprofit sector experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of nonprofit compliance or grant operations.
- Experience with budgeting, vendor management, and operational planning.
- Familiarity with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles in workplace operations.
This is not just a job. It’s a mission. At the April Parker Foundation, we don’t hire employees. We recruit True Believers - people called to radically transform care for our most vulnerable neighbors. We deliver care, not charity, anchored in dignity, equity, and self-determination. We’re not just building programs. We’re building bridges and scaling that impact across California and beyond.
Guiding Principles
Our Guiding Principles Are
At APF we are True Believers in the mission, the people we serve, and the power of transformation. We don’t just work here; we live the mission. We believe that change is possible, that every individual matters, and that our collective work is building something bigger than ourselves:
- Lead with Purpose
- Speak Life into Others
- Show Up Fully—Even When It’s Hard
- Model Integrity in All Things
- Inspire Collective Ownership
- Protect the Flame.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
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