Summary
Description
Job Title: Manager of Operations
Location: Hybrid 2 days on site (Aurora, CO)
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: None (cross-departmental support role)
FLSA Category: Exempt
Updated: 9/10/2025
Pay Range: $65,000 – $75,000
Job Summary:
The Manager of Operations at the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is responsible for overseeing daily business operations and providing cross-functional support across all departments. This role ensures organizational effectiveness and efficiency while also supporting membership, marketing, education, conferences, and finance functions.
Operations Management
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Oversee office operations, internal processes, and administrative systems to ensure smooth daily functioning.
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Maintain organizational policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
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Support financial processes including expense tracking, budget monitoring, and vendor management in coordination with the CEO and accounting firm.
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Manage technology and database systems (CRM, website, project management tools), ensuring data accuracy and effective use across departments.
Cross-Functional Support
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Assist Membership, Marketing, Education/Conferences, and Finance teams with project coordination and administrative support.
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Step in as a back-up for key functions when staff are on leave or during high workload periods.
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Support membership and chapter programs, events, and communications.
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Contribute to marketing and communications efforts (timelines, proofreading, project tracking, etc.).
Project Coordination
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Manage and track cross-departmental projects from planning through execution.
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Monitor deliverables, timelines, and outcomes, providing regular updates to the CEO and staff.
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Develop systems to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency.
Education, Skills, and Abilities
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience
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3–5 years of experience in operations, project management, or nonprofit/association management preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Technical Skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, project management tools, and database/CRM systems (iMIS preferred).
Soft Skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
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Adaptable, collaborative, and detail-oriented.
Special Requirements
Some travel is required to support the Annual Conference, chapter events, and organizational meetings.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and are a reasonable representation of its activities.
IECA is an equal-opportunity employer.
