April 11, 2025

Director of Operations

For 46 years, Avenues for Justice (AFJ) has diverted thousands of justice impacted young people, ages 13 – 24, across New York City from a punitive criminal justice system to our community-based support program designed to help them lead successful lives. In addition to our core program of court advocacy, we provide our HIRE Up enrichment services on a hybrid platform at our Harlem and Lower East Side Community Centers for workforce training, education, mental health wellness and mentoring. AFJ works with 600+ Participants each year who are justice impacted. On average, 94% of our Court-involved Participants are not reconvicted within three years of enrollment to our program.

We are seeking a Director of Operations to join our executive team as a key partner to our Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a growing nonprofit by ensuring smooth operations, sound financial management, and a thriving organizational culture.

Why Join the Avenues for Justice Team?

With a relatively new and visionary Executive Director, we need a grounded and strategic leader to strengthen our infrastructure, optimize internal systems, and support financial health. You will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations, overseeing finance, and ensuring we have the structures in place to maximize our impact.

This role is ideal for a collaborative and organized professional who is an exceptional communicator, skilled project manager, and financial expert with a passion for social good.

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Role & Responsibilities

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Operations & Administration

• Oversee the administrative functions of the organization, including staff and consultant supervision.
• Manage vendor contracts, including fundraising, bookkeeping, payroll, insurance, and technology.
• Implement and improve internal systems to ensure efficiency, accountability, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Guide long-range planning and lead operational strategies to support organizational growth and sustainability.
• Manage human resources, including recruitment, personnel policies, and employee performance reviews.
• Oversee capital improvement projects for office and community centers, from budgeting to execution.
• Prepare and coordinate board meetings, governance activities, and committee engagement.
• Oversee facility operations and lease negotiations across multiple locations.

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Finance & Strategy

• Lead financial planning and budgeting to ensure fiscal sustainability.
• Develop and manage the annual budget in partnership with the Executive Director and Board Treasurer.
• Supervise financial operations, including accounts receivable/payable, payroll, and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with grant and financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee the annual audit and ensure regulatory compliance.

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The idea candidate:

• A strategic thinker who can balance big-picture vision with operational execution.
• A strong communicator & collaborator who builds relationships across teams, funders, and stakeholders.
• A financial leader with experience in nonprofit budgeting, financial management, and compliance.
• An organized and proactive manager who thrives in fast-moving environments and brings solutions to challenges.
• A mission-driven professional who is deeply committed to social impact and equity.

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Why You Should Apply

• Be a key leader in a growing nonprofit making a real impact.
• Shape the future of the organization alongside an engaged Executive Director.
• Use your skills to build sustainable and effective internal systems.
• Join a values-driven, collaborative, and mission-focused team.

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Full-time, Monday to Friday schedule; with occasional evening and weekend work required.

The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000. All full-time employees receive an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401k retirement plan, sick and paid vacation time per year.

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