Operations Coordinator

Summary

Description

About Colorado Parks and Recreation Association

Colorado Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) is a statewide 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to advancing parks, recreation, and the professionals who serve Colorado communities. Through professional development, networking, education, training, and member services, CPRA supports more than 2,500 parks and recreation professionals working to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life of people across Colorado. CPRA’s success is powered by our staff and by a strong network of volunteers who lead eight professional sections representing aquatics, facilities, fitness, therapeutic recreation, athletics, and more. As a small team of four, every employee contributes across multiple areas and plays an essential role in helping CPRA advance our mission to promote excellence in the parks and recreation industry through connection, education, and recognition.

Position Overview

The Operations Coordinator manages CPRA’s day-to-day operations, organizational systems, technology platforms, and administrative support for volunteer-led Sections. Working closely with the Executive Director and staff, this position exercises independent judgment in managing operational functions, developing procedures, resolving challenges, and implementing improvements that strengthen organizational efficiency and effectiveness. This position offers an opportunity to build expertise in nonprofit operations and association management while supporting CPRA’s mission and Colorado’s parks and recreation community.

Who We’re Looking For

CPRA is seeking someone who enjoys creating order from complexity, solving problems, and helping others succeed. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and takes initiative to improve how work gets done. They are comfortable managing multiple priorities, learning new technology, documenting processes, and working independently while collaborating closely with staff, members, board members, volunteer leaders, and external partners. Importantly, they enjoy building systems that make a nonprofit stronger and want to grow their expertise in nonprofit operations..

Key Responsibilities
Operations & Administration

• Coordinate day-to-day administrative, office, and operational functions
• Develop, document, and continuously improve administrative systems, procedures, and operational processes.
• Maintain organization records, contracts, policies, procedures, operational manuals and documentation to support continuity and knowledge management.
• Coordinate recurring administrative requirements, including document retention and destruction, annual asset inventory, and implementation of organizational policies.

Membership & Technology

• Serve as primary administrator for association management system (GrowthZone), CRM platforms, or similar business systems as well as other business systems, including SurveyMonkey, Zoom, Google Workspace, and other business systems.
• Maintain membership data, reports, forms, workflows, and system documentation.
• Day-to-say management of CPRA social media platforms including scheduling and publishing posts, in collaboration with the Membership & Communications Manager on content creation and messaging.
• Provide first-line support, training, and troubleshooting for staff and volunteers using CPRA technology platforms.
• Identify opportunities to improve technology utilization and operational efficiency.

Board & Organizational Support

• Provide first-line support, training, and troubleshooting for staff and volunteers using CPRA technology platforms.
• Support governance activities and organizational communications.
• Coordinate special projects and cross-functional administrative initiatives.

Finance & Human Resources

• Support routine financial and human resources administration, including invoices, reimbursements, HR onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance tracking.
• Coordinate recurring organizational compliance activities, including insurance renewals, licenses, annual filings, and required administrative reporting.

Programs & Member Services

• Provide administrative and operational support that enables successful delivery of CPRA programs and events including conferences, professional development programs, and other member services.
• Manage day-to-day Section administration and coordination, including support for volunteer leaders, Section meetings, elections, records, and consistent implementation of Section procedures.
• Support onsite events throughout the year.
• Assist with special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Ideal candidates will bring experience in administrative support, operations, project coordination, customer service, nonprofit organizations, or related fields, along with excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication. You thrive on improving systems, documenting processes, creating efficiencies, and finding practical solutions that help others succeed. You are comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and adapting to changing organizational needs. Experience with CRM or membership management systems, Google Workspace, SurveyMonkey, or similar cloud-based business applications is preferred. More important than experience with any particular software is the ability to quickly learn, administer, and improve new technology platforms.

Our Commitment

CPRA is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of Colorado’s communities and fostering a workplace where people of all backgrounds can contribute, grow, and succeed. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and communities, particularly those whose perspectives have been historically underrepresented in parks and recreation and the nonprofit sectors. If this role excites you and you believe you could contribute to advancing CPRA and our mission, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience and skills do not align with every qualification.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

This position is primarily remote and requires residency in Colorado. Periodic in-person meetings in the Denver metropolitan area, along with period travel to conferences, events, trainings, and meetings are required. The pay band (salary range) for a Coordinator position with CPRA is $60,000 – $70,000, depending on skills and experience. CPRA offers a healthcare benefit, a retirement plan with employer matching, paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave. CPRA also supports professional development and encourages employees to expand their knowledge, skills, and responsibilities as they grow within the organization.

How to Apply

How to Apply

Please send a short cover letter and resume or cv to: cpra@cpra-web.org with Operations Coordinator Position in the subject line. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026.