Operations Director

Job Summary

The Midwest Farmers of Color Collective (MFCC) seeks an Operations Director to strengthen the people, systems, and organizational infrastructure that sustain our mission and work. This leadership role oversees organizational operations, human resources, administrative systems, and compliance while supporting effective collaboration, accountability, and organizational health.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Operations Director works across the organization to build practical, people-centered systems that support staff, strengthen organizational capacity, and advance MFCC's long-term sustainability.

Organizational Operations & Systems

• Lead and improve organizational operations, administrative systems, policies, and workflows.

• Oversee organizational technology, records management, and project management systems.

• Strengthen coordination, communication, and accountability across staff and organizational priorities.

Human Resources & Team Operations

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and HR administration.

• Coordinate employee benefits, payroll administration, and personnel policies with relevant providers.

• Lead performance review processes and support staff development, workload planning, and a healthy organizational culture.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Support Board operations, governance processes, and organizational policy implementation.

• Monitor regulatory compliance, insurance, contracts, and organizational records.

• Identify operational risks and strengthen organizational practices to support accountability and sustainability.

Financial Administration & Coordination

• Oversee administrative processes for invoices, payments, reimbursements, and financial documentation.

• Coordinate with the Finance Manager and external accounting providers to support financial controls, reporting, and audit preparation.

Organizational Leadership & Capacity

• Partner with the Executive Director to align organizational operations with MFCC's priorities and needs.

• Supervise designated staff and coordinate operational contractors and service providers.

• Support organizational planning, continuous improvement, and effective cross-team collaboration.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised: Designated administrative and operational staff; relevant contractors and service providers.

Supervision Received: Reports to the Executive Director.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of nonprofit operations, human resources, administration, and compliance.

• Ability to develop effective organizational systems, policies, and collaborative practices.

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

• Experience managing staff, coordinating projects, and navigating organizational change.

• Familiarity with nonprofit financial administration and collaborative technology tools.

• Commitment to MFCC's mission and values.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.

• At least five years of relevant experience in nonprofit operations, organizational management, or related leadership.

• Demonstrated experience overseeing organizational systems, staff, and administrative functions.

  • Experience in grassroots, cooperative, or community-centered organizations.

  • Experience strengthening organizational systems and supporting collaborative leadership.

  Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Reference checks and any background screening required by MFCC policy.

  • Authorization to work in the United States.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicants with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you are seeking accommodation, please advise MFCC in writing at the time you apply. 

• To apply, please send a resume, a cover letter, and 2-3 relevant work references.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the priority deadline is November 27
• Send application materials and/or questions to sammie@midwestfarmersofcolor.org with "Operations Director inquiry" in the subject heading