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Role : Operations Director Location : Sandy Springs, GA (in-person, 4-5 days per week) Reports To : Executive Director Compensation : $90,000-$115,000
The Organization
The Dupree is a hub of Jewish thriving in the heart of Sandy Springs — home to a Jewish education center, community conference and event space, major Jewish organizations, and a kosher café open to the public. We believe that investing deeply in who we are as a Jewish community is the most meaningful work we can do, and every event held within our walls is a chance to bring people together in pursuit of that vision.
At The Dupree, we show up with urgency, passion, and genuine care for the community we serve. If that conviction resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
The Dupree is seeking an entrepreneurial, visionary, and organized Operations Director to lead all aspects of The Dupree Conference & Education Center's business operations, administration, and conference center. This is a strategic, hands-on executional role reporting to the Executive Director, offering an exciting opportunity for a self-starter eager to refine the operational foundation of a growing hub for Jewish life in metro Atlanta.
The position includes evening and weekend hours and requires someone who can balance multiple competing priorities, make thoughtful decisions aligned with our mission, and move quickly without waiting to be asked. You will work independently and collaboratively, own your responsibilities, and help build systems and cultures that will grow with The Dupree.
Responsibilities
Operations Management
• Manage daily operations of The Dupree, including record-keeping, implementing procedures and policies, and utilizing technology and databases to support seamless operations
• Schedule and meticulously plan logistics for a high volume of programs; resolve conflicts between competing facility requests with clear, fair policies
• Continuously improve logistics, decrease turnaround times, and streamline processes to create an exceptional customer experience
• Move quickly on what you know and ask for guidance on what you don't - don't let perfect be the enemy of good
Personnel & Team Leadership
• Hire, train, and supervise administrative and facilities personnel; lead them with respect and appreciation, recognizing that successes are shared
• Contract with and oversee outside contractors and vendors
• Champion colleagues' aspirations and bring energy and enthusiasm to the team, even when it may be challenging due to a fast paced, frequently evolving, growing work environment
Financial Management
• Work with the Executive Director to develop annual operating budgets; update and analyze monthly budget reports and financial projections
• Create and update weekly reporting tools that provide the board and professional teams with critical data to focus personnel, assess expenditures against budgets, and adjust sales and rental strategies to ensure the organization's financial health is supported by program rentals and program revenue projections
• Supervise negotiation and preparation of contracts for rentals, vendors, and contract employees
• Oversee invoice preparation, ensuring rentals are properly billed and timely payments are made
• Manage monthly vendor payment processes, including reviewing and approving invoices, maintaining appropriate documentation, and coordinating required signatures and check issuance
• Coordinate the organization's annual Form 990 preparation and submission
• Monitor insurance policies and recommend changes as needed
Information Technology, Facilities & Security
• Work with the Director of Enterprise Technology to ensure IT, audiovisual, software, and hardware needs are optimized and working to support programming
• Oversee the Dupree Conference and Education Center's security, maintenance, cleanliness, and repair needs
• Serve as the primary liaison to local law enforcement and security partners
• Manage and optimize the HubSpot CRM system to support program, rental, and event operations and ensure information flows effectively across teams
• Work cross-functionally to ensure systems and databases reflect accurate, up-to-date information and support seamless program and organizational operations