Job Opportunity:

Director of Operations (Part-Time)

About Unidos South OC

Unidos South OC is a community-based nonprofit organization located in San Juan Capistrano. Rooted in our mission — cultivating a resident-led movement toward a thriving neighborhood as a reflection of God’s love — we partner with local residents to strengthen leadership, build community, and create opportunities for all families to flourish. 

Position Overview

The Director of Operations is the driving force that keeps Unidos South OC running with purpose — ensuring that systems, programs, and staff work in harmony to advance our mission. Guided by the vision set by the Executive Directors, this role ensures that goals are carried out with consistency and excellence by maintaining strong systems, tracking progress, and fostering accountability across the organization.This role is highly collaborative and detail-oriented, responsible for maintaining systems, coordinating across teams, and ensuring that organizational priorities move forward on time and with excellence. The Director of Operations thrives on managing actions and supporting others to achieve results.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership & Systems

• Implement organizational systems, processes, and tools that improve efficiency and accountability across programs.

• Monitor organizational priorities and ensure follow-through on commitments, deadlines, and deliverables.

• Support the Executive Directors in tracking progress toward strategic plan goals and reporting to the Board of Directors.

Program Operations & Coordination

• Partner with program directors and coordinators to ensure projects are executed on time and according to plan.

• Maintain accountability systems to track and report progress, deadlines, and deliverables.

Finance & Compliance Support

• Collaborate with the Finance Director on budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting.

• Support grant compliance by maintaining records, gathering data, and coordinating reporting with program staff.

Facilities & Technology

• Oversee the management of facilities, equipment, and supplies.

• Maintain technology systems (computers, email, shared drives, software subscriptions) to support staff productivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations, project management, or nonprofit management experience.

• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to “push” projects to completion.

• Experience building systems and processes for small or growing organizations.

• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to hold others accountable.

• Knowledge of nonprofit compliance, reporting, and operations a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

• Spanish language not required, but a plus.

Personal Qualities

• Highly organized, proactive, and persistent.

• Strong communicator who can balance encouragement with accountability.

• Mission-driven, values-aligned, and excited to work in a faith-rooted community setting.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range: $25,000 – $33,280 annually (20 hours/week, commensurate with experience).

• Benefits (prorated for part-time):

• Phone allowance

• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Flexible/hybrid work arrangements

Please review our website and submit a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in joining Unidos South OC. Include your resume and send both to alma@unidossouthoc.com .