Stroke Awareness Oregon Operations Manager job description

Operations Manager Job Description

Position Start Date: February 28, 2025

Mission Statement

Stroke Awareness Oregon (SAO) exists to mitigate death and disability caused by stroke and to support stroke families in living their best lives.

Position Overview

The Operations Manager at Stroke Awareness Oregon combines administrative leadership with program support to ensure smooth daily operations while advancing our organization's stroke awareness and support goals.

This role reports to the Executive Director.

Key Objectives

Collaborate with the Executive Director and team in meeting organizational goals

Recommend and maintain organizational systems and infrastructure assuring operational efficiency

Maintain SAO office workspace including resource center

Assist with fundraising, events and community campaigns

Responsibilities

Organizational Operations

Manage daily administrative operations including scheduling, office management, and basic financial tasks

Support the implementation of organizational policies and procedures

Assist leadership with strategic planning and execution

Maintain organizational records and ensure compliance with basic regulatory requirements

Manage donor, volunteer and project management systems

Program Support

Assist in coordinating stroke prevention education programs

Help organize support services for stroke survivors ("warriors") and their caregivers

Collect and organize program data

Support program evaluation and improvement initiatives

Community Relations

Assist in maintaining relationships with healthcare providers and community partners

Support the organization's presence at community events

Communicate effectively with stroke survivors, families, and caregivers

Maintain appropriate confidentiality in all interactions

Resource Coordination

Track operational expenses and assist with budget management

Coordinate volunteer schedules, activities and data

Manage office supplies and equipment

Schedule and coordinate facility maintenance

Qualifications

Required

2+ years of experience in operations or administrative management

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficiency in Google suite and database management

CRM, donor and database management experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Valid Oregon Driver's License and liability insurance

Preferred

Experience in healthcare or nonprofit settings

Experience with volunteer coordination

Personal Qualities

Demonstrates compassion and understanding for stroke survivors and their families

Committed to equity and accessibility in healthcare

Strong ethical foundation and integrity

Detail-oriented and well-organized

Collaborative team player with excellent written, spoken and social media communication skills

Working Conditions

Part-time position based in Oregon

Occasional evening and weekend work required for events

Some local travel required for community outreach

Must be able to maintain confidentiality

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Compensation

Dependent on experience.

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