Operations Manager

You will run day-to-day operations for a six-person Portland staff serving 180 volunteer trail-maintenance organizations. You report to Executive Director Grace Lindqvist and own the federation's budget, grants tracking and office systems.

The federation represents 180 volunteer trail-maintenance organizations. Its six-person staff, led by Executive Director Grace Lindqvist, is based in Portland and coordinates grant-funded trail work across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

• Manage the federation's operating budget and monthly financial reporting to Grace Lindqvist

• Track federal and state grant awards used to fund member trail-maintenance projects

• Oversee office systems, including the member database and grant-reporting calendar

• Support HR functions for the six-person staff, including onboarding and benefits administration

• Coordinate logistics for the federation's board meetings

• Manage vendor contracts for insurance, IT and office services

• Prepare grant compliance reports for federal and state trail-maintenance funding

• 4+ years in nonprofit operations, finance or grants administration

• Experience tracking grant compliance and reporting deadlines

• Comfort managing budgets and vendor relationships

• Strong organizational systems for a small staff

• Familiarity with outdoor recreation, conservation or land-trust work is a plus

• Health, dental and vision coverage

• 401(k) with 3% match

• 20 days paid time off plus federal holidays

• Access to federation-sponsored trail events

Submit a resume and cover letter to Grace Lindqvist's office in Portland, describing your experience with nonprofit operations or grants administration.