Operations & Board Relations Manager
Position Description: Operations & Board Relations Manager
Part-Time, Non-Exempt (28 hours/week)
Reports to: Executive Director
About Us
We are a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of Cayuga County residents. Join our team to support programs, donors, and our board—helping us run efficiently so we can make a bigger impact in the community. This role is perfect for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations and governance while making a real difference.
Position Summary
The Operations & Board Relations Manager keeps our organization running smoothly. You’ll assist with payroll, board and committee operations, donor processing, and office systems. This is a hands-on, independent role with opportunities to develop skills in nonprofit administration, event coordination, and donor relations. This role provides administrative support and coordination. All final approvals and decisions remain with the Executive Director
This part-time role (28 hours/week) is ideal for someone who enjoys system-building, detailed work, and working independently, while partnering closely with the Executive Director.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & HR Support
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Assist with payroll, benefits, and HR record-keeping under the guidance of the Executive Director
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Support onboarding and offboarding of staff
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Maintain office systems, supplies, and compliance documentation
(All final approvals remain with the Executive Director)
Board & Governance Support
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Coordinate board and committee meetings (scheduling, communications, materials)
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Draft and finalize meeting minutes; maintain governance records
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Assist with fund distribution processes and donor communications
Donor Administration & Reporting
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Process donations and pledges accurately
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Maintain donor records and generate acknowledgements
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Prepare donor and campaign reports for internal leadership and the board
Event Support
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Help plan and execute the annual meeting and occasional special events
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Manage registrations, vendors, materials, and day-of logistics
Qualifications
Required
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Associate’s degree or 3+ years in nonprofit administration, operations, or a related field
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Experience managing confidential information
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Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills
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Comfortable with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, shared drives, databases, CRM systems
Preferred
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Payroll or benefits experience
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Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems
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Experience supporting senior leadership or coordinating with vendors
Work Schedule & Compensation
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$25.75–$27.45/hour, depending on experience
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Part-time, Flexible schedule around core hours of 9 AM–3 PM, Monday–Friday; 28 hours/week.
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Non-exempt, hourly
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Occasional evenings/weekends for board meetings or events
To Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter to Lisa Kaminski (lkaminski@unitedwayofcayugacounty.org)
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