Organizational Manager

Summary

Description

Job Posting: Organizational Manager

Posted: May 7, 2025
30+ Hours Weekly
Independent Contractor
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

About CSLI

The Colorado Springs Leadership Institute (CSLI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing leadership quality and quantity in the Pikes Peak region. Established in 1996, CSLI offers a week-long flagship program hosted by the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) each spring for 16 selected leaders from various industries. This immersive experience focuses on self-reflection, interpersonal growth, and leadership transformation, aiming to develop participants into better leaders and community servants.  Graduates join an alumni network of over 400 key influencers and decision-makers committed to making a positive impact in Colorado Springs. 

Beyond its flagship program, CSLI convenes alumni and community members through events, educational seminars, and leadership celebrations, including the Smith Tutt Positive Impact Award and the Cathy O. Robbins Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership. The organization also provides sponsorship opportunities and maintains a scholarship endowment fund to support future leaders. 

Job Description

General Purpose:
The Organizational Manager plays an important role in advancing the mission of the Colorado Springs Leadership Institute by overseeing day-to-day operations, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring seamless execution of programs, events, and communications. This dynamic, hybrid position requires a proactive, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and is passionate about cultivating leadership in the Pikes Peak region. The Organizational Manager works closely with the Board of Directors and committees to manage administration, alumni engagement, fundraising and communications to sustain and grow CSLI’s impact in the community.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:
Administration

1. Manage the timeline, processes and schedules for the Organization, including board meetings, committee meetings, and events.
2. Work with the Executive Committee to prepare and distribute board and committee materials for meetings.
3. Work with Board Treasurer and bookkeeper to prepare financial reports.
4. Ensure that alumni are notified of annual dues deadlines. Follows up with and assists alumni in paying their dues.
5. Process and manage invoices and payments.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Programs

1. Work with the Board of Directors and Selection Committee to facilitate and manage the recruitment process for the new class each year. The process includes nominations from alumni, connecting with nominees, encouraging them to apply, providing informational sessions for prospective candidates, providing administrative support to the Selection Committee, etc.
2. Secure class dates with CCL, execute contract, and manage connectivity of class participants to CCL for required assessments.
3. Work with Board of Directors and Events Committee to plan and execute key annual events such as the New Class Reception, New Leader Meet & Greet, Celebration of Leadership Award Breakfast, and Holiday Party.
4. Collaborate with the Board of Directors and CCL to develop additional leadership development offerings for the alumni and broader community.
5. Manage and maintain alumni relationships, helping to keep the alumni base connected and informed of programs.

Fundraising

1. Achieve established sponsorship goals in collaboration with the Board of Directors, Events Committee and Fundraising Committee.
2. Assist with securing grants.
3. Cultivate, manage, and maintain donor relationships to meet budgeted forecasts.

Communications

1. Uphold brand standards for the organization.
2. Manage and maintain CSLI’s customer relationship management system.
3. Prepare and send monthly newsletters with input from the Board of Directors using CSLI’s CRM system.
4. Develop and execute a social media plan to increase alumni reach and engagement.
5. Identity and lead timely website updates.

Competencies:

• Project management
• Communication
• Customer service
• Team-player
• Driven, self-starter
• Problem-solver
• Highly organized
• Maintains confidentiality
• Detail oriented

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Advanced to expert level administration and program expertise
• 2+ years of event planning experience for 50-250 people
• Experience managing and maintaining client relationship management (CRM) software
• 2+ years of client management experience
• Previous experience in nonprofit administration or a related role
• Basic understanding of social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter
• Prior experience updating website content
• Prior experience effectively managing budgets and resource allocation
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite

 
Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Marketing, communications, and social media expertise
• Grant writing experience
• Fundraising experience
• Nonprofit financial management and compliance
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Experience using Canva

Work Environment:
This is a 30+ hours per week, remote, independent contractor position, requiring in-person meetings with the Board of Directors, Committees, and programs / events. The position reports directly to the CSLI Board Chair and indirectly to the Board of Directors.   

Schedule:
This position will work, on average, 30+ hours per week. Monthly Board Meetings are the third Tuesday of each month from 4:00 – 5:30 pm. Special programs and events will require morning and evening work. Hours may vary based on organization’s need.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position will be $60,000 – $75,000 annually or $28.85 – $36.06 per hour.

Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume with the subject line – employment – to board@cslionline.org. Applications will be accepted until Monday, June 2^nd at 5:00 pm MDT.