Business Operations & Events Manager (Full-Time)
BUSINESS OPERATIONS & EVENTS MANAGER
(Full-time) – East Bay
Are you looking for a low-pressure environment, a comfortable 9a-5p role, lots of structure, and a predictable daily routine? Please DO NOT apply for this position!
We are seeking a bright, energetic, flexible, curious, and purpose-driven leader to join our nonprofit rental housing organization. Bring your passion and ideas to help build community and create organizational standards that help drive success and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, enjoys team collaboration, embraces technology, loves a fast-paced environment, and is motivated to make big changes and impact within the housing community.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who love real estate and want to expand their expertise in local rental housing laws and property management. This position is based in Oakland California and requires travel across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Knowledge of local real estate, property management and/or rental housing experience is a plus.
About EBRHA
East Bay Rental Housing Association (EBRHA) is a nonprofit trade association with a $1.5M annual budget that serves the housing community in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. With 1500 members who own and manage almost 60,000 rental housing units and provide homes for more than 130,000 residents, EBRHA has been an essential resource to rental property owners/operators and their residents since 1939.
Position Summary
The Business Operations and Events Manager (BOEM) oversees office administration, facilities, IT infrastructure, events management, business resource planning, and expansion opportunities. You will also support business development activities and membership programming while delivering services in the most cost-effective manner – always maintaining quality. The BOEM obsessively looks for ways to drive member success and engagement, as well as achieving business financial goals and ensuring events are delivered on time and on budget. The role requires, but not limited to the following:
- Ensure office activities, equipment and IT infrastructure are maintained.
- Manage office inventory, collateral, supplies, maintenance, safety/security and HR compliance.
- Formulate and roll out policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve performance.
- Direct cross-functional projects, activities, and teams so that project and event deliverables are completed on time, are within budget, and meet high standards.
- Lead the development of annual organizational financial plan and budget process for internal management; ensure budget is maintained and financial goals are met
- Source and negotiate services, third-party resources and event venues to support the program initiatives of the association, staff, and members.
- Oversee on-boarding, setup and training for new hires
Minimum Qualifications
(Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements)
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or related major, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Solutions oriented and a track record of creative problem solving in a growing business environment
- 3 or more years of housing or real estate experience (a mix of for profit and nonprofit experience preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of supervising finance/accounting operations experience (non-profit accounting is a plus), including AP, AR, reconciliation, budgeting, and monthly/quarterly end close
- Proficiency in Quick books Online (a must)
- Proficiency in MS Office suite (especially Excel), G-Suite, and CRM/AMS tools.
- Onsite office presence at least 4 days weekly with routine travel within Alameda and Contra Costa Counties (County (member meetings) are required; must have reliable transportation)
- Impeccable project management and organizational skill; ability to complete tasks in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner
- Effective verbal and written communication skill at various organizational levels -- board, colleagues, members and other industry stakeholders and executives
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
EBRHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
We Offer
- Competitive base compensation ($80-90k starting salary) with bonus potential
- Paid healthcare, benefits and PTO
- Flexible onsite office hours
- Career advancement opportunities