NON PROFIT AFRICAN AMERICAN VIDEO ORAL HISTORY ARCHIVE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER TO APPLY Please send resumes to: MAIL The HistoryMakers 1900 S. Michigan Ave. | Chicago IL 60616 EMAIL info@thehistorymakers.org HistoryMakers a 501 (c ) (3) national African American nonprofit educational/archival institution (http://www.thehistorymakers.org) headquartered in seeks to hire its first Chief Operating Officer. This newly created position will report the Founder & President and be responsible for overall operations of including human resources training facilities IT/database management analytics video production research education electronic resources archival management fundraising development communications. person hired must committed collaboration highest standards accountability as well have solid track record driving growth profitability. He/she also prior experience working with small employee teams non profit or start up/private sector environment drive culture excellence service efficiency high performance. goal is transition from project-focused organization into an ongoing sustainable organization. tremendous opportunity someone who live life significance make difference his/her skills experiences. has grown idea nation’s largest oral history archive. currently $2 million revenues seeking grow $3 annually. EXPERIENCE Demonstrated leadership ability commitment HistoryMakers’ mission. At least 5 -7 years proven strong role business operations. Excel at operating fast-paced community Excellent computer proficiency Outlook 365 Microsoft Filemaker Pro. communication both verbal written. interpersonal collaborative style. budget oversight experience. Knowledge tax other compliance implications non-profit status. High comfort level that not been well-resourced. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Coordination Supervision - Coordinate manage monitor various departments (i.e. processing events interview fundraising database website facility operations). Efficiency- Review financial statements data utilize data improve efficiency prepare control operational budgets inventory recommend effective strategies well-being HistoryMakers. Best Practices Improve processes policies support organizational goals formulate implement departmental procedures maximize output adherence rules regulations procedures. Human Resources – Working Staff oversee assist recruitment hiring establish structure delegate tasks accountabilities work schedules supervise staff evaluate their Operations Monitor services such IT HR accounts finance facilitate coordination between functions. Strategic Input Liaise Staff strategic plans improvement activity plans. Risk Management Oversee systems coordinate workings REQUIREMENTS Must self-starter. Ability flexible multi-task meet deadlines. Highly organized detail-oriented. multiple projects same time. Timely completion communicate verbally writing. Strong skills. SALARY BENEFITS Salary commensurate qualifications. offers competitive benefits package includes 403(b) PTO health vision dental insurance tuition reimbursement school loan repayment assistance.