Title:  Associate Director

Department: Leadership

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To:  Executive Director

Class: Non-Union

Salary: $70,000-85,000

Who We Are: 

At Free Geek we sustainably reuse technology, enable digital access and provide education to create a community that empowers people to realize their potential. We’re proud to be a leader in digital inclusion. None of this would be possible without hiring and developing the best employees. 

Free Geek is a leading nonprofit technology refurbisher, founded in 2000, headquartered in Portland, Oregon with a national presence. Free Geek serves more than 35,000 Oregonians each year. To continue our growth, we are seeking an Associate Director to help us in continuing toward our goal of including everyone in our digital future!

What Do We Need From These Positions? 

The Associate Director, under the direction of the Executive Director, is responsible for the overall project management needs of the organization. This position will oversee internal operations and changes, and assist the Executive Director in strategic planning and financial matters. They manage the critical evaluation of internal cultural needs and development for the organization. This position is responsible for supervising the Operations Manager, Manager of Receiving and Recycling and Manager of Technology at Free Geek. 

Essential Duties

1. ORGANIZATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT 40%
   1. Collaborates with the Executive Director on the development of new programs, campaigns, and initiatives.
   2. Establishes policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the organization through an equity lens.
   3. Works collaboratively with the leadership team to simplify and streamline organizational processes for all staff.
   4. Assists the Executive Director with organizational strategic planning.
   5. Ensures continual progress in the development and implementation of proactive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through strategic planning, policy development, and training programs. 

 

1. INTERNAL OPERATIONS OVERSIGHT 40%
   1. In partnership with the Executive Director manages the organization-wide hiring process to ensure that proper legal, ethical, and anti-racist filters are used to ensure an equitable hiring process.
   2. In alignment with the management planning of the Executive Director, they will directly oversee the management of internal operational teams managers; Operations, Receiving and Recycling, and Technology Refurbishment.
   3. Ensures organizational compliance with all policies, collective bargaining agreement, health codes, fire codes, general OSHA regulations, environmental regulations, and data security standards.
   4. Participates in board and committee meetings during Executive Director absences.
   5. Coordinates with the leadership team to identify areas of growth and change in the organization.
   6. Acts as a confidential support for the Manager of Operations for guidance on legal and ethical compliance.
   7. Ensure maintenance and oversight of the Environmental Health And Safety management system. 

 

1. FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND PLANNING 20%
   1. Under the guidance of the Executive Director oversees the financial administration of the organization including the annual budget, cash flow analysis, monthly financial entries, and analysis of financial information in support of the Manager of Operations.
   2. Oversight of finance-related legal documentation for the organization: ex. Insurance, contracts, etc.
   3. Provides support for the annual financial audit and 990 tax return.
   4. Provides financial planning and advice to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
   5. Reports financial updates as needed to the Leadership Team.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

 

This position is responsible for supervising the Operations Manager, Manager of Receiving and Recycling and Manager of Technology at Free Geek. 

 

Expected hours for these positions are 40/week. Please see the full job description for further responsibilities and requirements. This position is eligible for benefits. 

What Do You Get? 

At Free Geek, we believe in curating a group of people passionate about creating options which provide the best benefit to our community. As an organization under union, we fundamentally believe that happy people put in good work. Considering this, we provide an extensive benefits package. Our benefits package includes Medical, Dental, a Retirement plan with employee matching,  Life Insurance, and Short and Long Term Disability coverage. We are also provided with kindly donated food and purchased snacks every week for staff to grab at their disposal.  

How Do You Apply? 

BIPOC, LGBTQI+, Disabled, and Femme Folks are all enthusiastically encouraged to apply! We believe that if you’re excited about this position you should apply - imposter syndrome is real and no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications.

This search is open to INTERNAL and EXTERNAL candidates. We will be accepting applications until the position is filled, but for best consideration, please complete this application by 5pm, July 22nd, 2022, as that is when we will begin the review process. 

Any person needing reasonable accommodation in the application process should contact Human Resources at hr@freegeek.org or 503-232-9350 x128.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT COVID-19:

At Free Geek we are working towards having as fully of a vaccinated workplace as possible. We are offering paid sick leave (for even our newest of employees!) for vaccination appointments and possible side effects from these vaccines. We are also doing an incentive program for the disclosure of your vaccination status. Please be aware of this upon applying for this position. Some of our positions require folks to be in close proximity to each other, and we are striving to keep our staff, and our greater communities, as safe as we can. 

Thank you for applying!