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Position: Senior Vice President, Operations

Classification: Full Time/Exempt

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Salary: $152,000 - $230,000 Per Year

About the David Lynch Foundation

The David Lynch Foundation (DLF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2005 that addresses the epidemic of trauma and toxic stress among underserved populations through the implementation of the evidence based Transcendental Meditation technique.

The Position

DLF has been growing steadily and is now seeking to accelerate growth. The board and executive team seek a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process-minded leader. This individual will have deep experience leading an executive management team and developing a performance culture among diverse, talented individuals.

The SVP must be a leader who can help others at DLF deliver measurable, cost-effective results that make the vision a reality. Notably, the successful SVP will have the skills, sensitivity, and confidence to tap into the power that each team member brings to this mission. The SVP will have a thorough understanding of finance, systems, and HR as well as broad previous exposure to the full range of non profit

business functions and systems, including strategic planning, budgeting, finance, information systems, human resources, development and marketing.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the CEO, the SVP will lead all internal operations alongside the EVP.

Working in partnership with the Executive Team, the SVP will serve as an integral part of the Executive Team by leading and managing the organization's vice presidents, who have the following responsibilities.

  • Development
  • Programs
  • Finance
  • Facilities and Contracts
  • Technology and Systems

The SVP will provide all staff with a solid day-to-day leadership presence, bridge operations, and support with an open-door policy. Coordinate the annual operations plan and budget.

Finance, Technology, and Human Resources

  • Cultivate the values of DLF.
  • Instill a human resources team focused on "coaching" for success within DLF; upgrade human resources functions as needed, including wellness, training, development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance evaluation, and recruiting.
  • Supervise the IT function.
  • Working with the finance team, ensure DLF has robust accounting and reporting systems.
  • Review the current technology infrastructure and make recommendations regarding the next level of information technology and financial systems that support the growth of programs and the organization.

Facilities and Contracts

  • Manage the offices and facilities of the DLF nationwide (which include 3 locations in Washington DC, an operational and program headquarters in New York City), and an office in Los Angeles, CA.
  • Working closely with the General Counsel, review, manage and track all contracts (including employment and consulting contracts, insurance policies, program related MOUs, leases, etc.)

Fundraising (the Development function reports to the CEO with dotted-line reporting to SVP)

  • Development and maturation of systems for reporting, measurement, and supporting revenue generation.
  • Oversee the administrative aspects, including proposal preparation and grant writing.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will have a:

  • Proven history of exceeding goals and a bottom-line orientation. Evidence of consistently making good decisions through analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. The SVP will have a high level of business acumen, including successful P&L management. The SVP must have the ability to balance the delivery of programs against the realities of a budget; and excellent skills in problem-solving, project management, and creative resourcefulness.
  • Strategic vision and ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends and incorporate them into the organizational plan.
  • The ability to effectively build organization and staff capacity, developing a top-notch workforce and the processes that ensure the organization runs smoothly.
  • Exceptional capacity for managing and leading people. (S)he should be a team builder who has experience in scaling up organizations and the ability to connect staff both on an individual level and in large groups as well as the capacity to enforce accountability, cultivate entrepreneurship, and learn the strengths and weaknesses of the team to put people in a position to succeed.
  • An action oriented mindset in which they enjoy working hard and looking for challenges and are not afraid to take charge of a situation or take unpopular stands when necessary.
  • Solid educational background—undergraduate degree required, MBA or similar advanced degree highly desired.

Key Qualifications

The successful candidate must believe in the core values of DLF and be driven by the mission. Beyond that, we seek a candidate with proven experience in scaling a multi-site organization and a demonstrated ability to lead and build the capabilities of a driven, bright, diverse team.

Compensation

The SVP role is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in the evolution of a highly respected organization. We seek an individual of exceptional quality, wisdom and compassion, with a record of success. DLF is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package, including a competitive base salary and comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), and generous paid time off programs.

To Apply

Please email cover letter and resume in pdf format (job title in the subject area) to

hr@davidlynchfoundation.org 


Position: Human Resources Administrator

Classification: Full Time/Exempt

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000

About the David Lynch Foundation

The David Lynch Foundation (DLF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2005 that addresses the epidemic of trauma and toxic stress among underserved populations through the implementation of the evidence based Transcendental Meditation technique.

The Position

The David Lynch Foundation (DLF) has a unique opportunity to work with our mission-driven organization as an HR Administrator. Human Resources at DLF allows you to provide support in diverse areas such as payroll, recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, benefits and HRIS administration, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

  • Data entry and maintenance of employee records in Namely and hardcopies as needed.
  • Process Payroll
  • Respond to external and internal queries accordingly.
    • Employment Verifications
    • Reference Checks
    • Employee requests in person or by phone
  • Review monthly billings from insurance providers for accuracy. Resolve discrepancies with carriers.
  • Assist the Executive Team with HR projects as needed.
  • Serve as an advocate for DLF’s employees.
  • Provide information about Human Resources.
  • Assists in full recruitment which includes role clarity, placing ads on internal/external job boards, arranging interviews, making job offers and orchestrating a seamless onboarding process.
  • Maintains Namely HR system by maintaining headcount reports, updating changes, and tracking employee information.
  • Researches and recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to continually improve the efficiency of the department and services performed.
  • Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all organization personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
  • Performs benefits administration working with benefits providers, approving invoices for payment and communicating benefits information to all employees.
  • Organizes training schedules for new and existing staff and keeps training records up to date.
  • Handles employee relations counseling and exit interviewing.
  • Processes leave of absence requests, promotions, internal transfers, terminations, contractors and new hires.
  • Maintains company organization charts.
  • Sets up the Human Resources portion of the All-Hands Staff Meeting

Who You Are:

  • You are a solid Human Resources Generalist.
  • You understand confidentiality and protect employee/company information.
  • You maintain curiosity and demonstrate the ability to find ways to improve how they work.
  • You have excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • You are dependable, and you have strong follow through.
  • You have excellent experience with HR software, like HRIS or HRMS, and payroll.

Experience and Education:

  • Formal education and training in Human Resources (bachelor’s degree in human resources is a plus).
  • PHR Certification is a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in Human Resources.
  • Working knowledge of all applicable Labor and Employment Laws.
  • Experience handling the employee relations demands of a hybrid workforce.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including competency in the use of Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Outlook) as well as the ability to learn new programs and skills as needed.

To Apply

Please email cover letter and resume in pdf format (job title in the subject area) to

hr@davidlynchfoundation.org 

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