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About Moonshot edVentures: Moonshot edVentures, a mission-driven and values-based organization, builds a pipeline of diverse leaders to design and launch the schools and learning environments of tomorrow in Metro Denver with a focus on recruiting and training underrepresented educators and leaders who might not otherwise consider founding schools or programs. Moonshot identifies educators who are at least 2 or 3 years away from launching their idea and provides them with high-quality, comprehensive programming focused on leadership development, model design, and pathways to launch. Moonshot also connects Fellows to local and national experts who work in support of Fellows as they explore the launching and/or leading of charter schools, district turnaround schools, microschools, and after school programs. Moonshot is currently training its second cohort of Fellows and has begun to receive national attention as a model for a place-based approach to recruiting and training diverse school leaders with innovative visions of how to redesign learning environments for students. Read more about our Guiding Principles . Job Description: The Program and Operations Coordinator/Manager will be a critical member to our team as we continue to develop and grow. This person is responsible for managing Moonshot edVentures’ programming activities (the School Launcher Fellowship and Talk to Action). In this position, you will work directly with and report to the Moonshot edVentures’ Director of Leadership and Learning while working to support the Chief Executive Officer and her Chief of Staff. We are open to scoping this role up to a manager level position and invite candidates who exceed the qualifications for this role to apply if interested. Responsibilities: Logistics and Operations for Programming Manages day-to-day program operations for Moonshot edVentures’ School Launcher Fellowship: Supports planning and execution of logistics for workshops and other programming for Fellows, including agenda creation, surveys, catering, supplies, and room set up Provide logistical support for program facilitators (internal and external) Collects and analyzes information from Fellows, including survey, to ensure Moonshot tracks against Key Performance Indicators for the Fellowship Establishes and tracks timelines, priorities, and deliverables for above activities Develops and maintains organizations systems for Moonshot digital (e.g. workshop files and Fellow “dashboard”) and physical resources (e.g. workshop supplies, refreshments) effectively Produces program communications, focused on logistics, for program participants, panelists, external facilitators, and team Develops relationships with fellows, TTA participants and committee leaders, community partners, mentors, and thought leaders, providing excellent customer service Operations and Systems Management for Human Resources and Finance Manages systems and processes related to financial management including processing bills, reimbursements, and invoices Provides administrative support towards completion of 1099s and 990s Supports accounting and bookkeeping processes Supports human resources administration including selecting packages and supporting employee onboarding Manages onboarding of employees and contractors including assigning, collecting, and filing all necessary paperwork Recruitment and selection support Develops the tools and resources to support application process of Moonshot School Launcher applicants Manages contractors that support the selection process Special projects Conducts research and analysis for special projects (i.e., projects, trainings in the community) Conducts data analysis and reporting of results and recommendations Senior Staff Support Provides administrative support to CEO, Director of Leadership and Learning, and Chief of Staff, including scheduling meetings and preparing/organizing materials for meetings Serves as a knowledgeable and passionate resource in support of the Fellows and Talk-to-Action participants Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required 2 years of work experience required Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.) and Google Suite required Relevant experience as a coordinator or executive assistant preferred Experience working at an organization that serves under resourced communities preferred

The Director of Operations works to create the operating conditions in which Rocky Mountain Prep scholars and staff can reach their full potential. Roles and Responsibilities: Build highly-effective and scalable operations systems:   Build systems that help RMP Ops Teams allow school staff to maximize the resources - time, money, and focus - they devote to mission-critical tasks and priorities while keeping RMP safe and legally compliant and providing superior customer service to all. Develop the skills of school-based operations staff:   Serve as a direct coach for Assistant Principals of Operations, proactively identifying development goals and providing direct coaching. Build professional development systems that also support the hiring and development of all school-based operations positions. Strengthen an inclusive operations community of practice:   Run team meetings, professional development sessions, and other structures to build both skills and a strong operations community of practice that is aligned to our mission to create strong operating conditions at schools, is inclusive, equitable, and makes all teams stronger. Coordinate with principals and other key RMP functions:   Act as a coordinator between operations and academic, data, talent, finance, and other functional teams to deliver excellent results and identify and make cross-functional improvements. Own personal learning agenda:   Define your own learning agenda and build a set of resources to strengthen knowledge/skills for tackling challenges. Manage strong execution of: Assessment support:   Shared ownership of RMP assessment systems with the RMP data team. Managing ops roles to ensure strong execution of district/state assessments and RMP assessments Evaluation systems:   Build systems that clearly define and hold RMP accountable to excellence in operations Technology Strategy and Support:   RMP technology and network infrastructure meets the needs of teachers, staff and the instructional program of RMP Compliance/Authorizer Relationships : Manage key relationships with district partners in both Denver and Aurora, and ensure proactive systems exist for core compliance tasks. NST Operations New and Expanding School Startup Knowledge Management External Vendor Management Staff Onboarding Skills and Characteristics: Inspirational Leadership -    Energizes and creates a sense of direction and purpose and excitement and momentum for change and excites individuals towards a compelling vision of the future, provides clarity around priorities and objectives, and motivates team members to grow and take responsibility for their own success. Drive for Results and Efficiency   - Positions Rocky Mountain Prep for success by establishing challenging yet achievable performance goals, aligning systems and processes to deliver on our priorities, and managing and allocating financial, staffing, and other resources to execute plans towards targets. Influencing Others   - Understands the motivations and barriers of key stakeholders to strategically develop plans for change management and to manage stakeholder expectations. Coaches others in anticipating the needs and wants of others to craft thoughtful approaches to build buy-in to the priorities, mission, and vision of RMP. Technological Fluency   – Feels comfortable and confident learning and utilizing new technology and programs, as well as helping others with tech needs, specifically utilizing Google and Apple products. Culture Add -   Internalizes RMP’s mission and vision and excites others about what’s possible for our scholars, families, and communities. Understands the importance of RMP being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization; shows daily commitment to diversity and mission, including various perspectives in work. Core Values -   Internalizes, embodies, champions, and holds others accountable to the RMP core values of perseverance, excellence, adventure, and kindness. Brings a diverse perspective, a strong desire to learn, and a spirit of generosity and curiosity to the team. Educational Background and Work Experience 2+ years of school operations experience 3-5 year commitment to staying at Rocky Mountain Prep Exceptionally detailed-oriented with a vision of excellence Impeccable writing and presentation skills Strong systems thinking and drive to remove rocks from the road for school teams throughout the network Ability to build strong relationships quickly with a wide variety of stakeholders and across lines of difference Outcomes for the First 60 Days in the Role Coaching : Design and establish a coaching system for APOs, including 1:1 coaching, rubrics for success, and a plan for targeted observations and feedback on key systems (attendance, lead-team admin meetings, facility walkthroughs, school ops-team meetings) Summer Basecamp planning and design:   Lead processes to design a summer basecamp for ops teams, including breakout sessions for any individuals new to the role. 2019-20 Professional Development Calendar:   Design a high-level plan for ops team professional development over the course of 19-20 school year (monthly PD sessions) Compensation aligned to Director/Assistant Principal salary band, including a comprehensive benefits package.

ABOUT MOONSHOT EDVENTURES Moonshot edVentures , a mission-driven and values-based organization, builds a pipeline of diverse leaders to design and launch the schools and learning environments of tomorrow in Metro Denver with a focus on recruiting and training underrepresented educators and leaders who might not otherwise consider founding schools or programs. Moonshot identifies educators who are at least 2 or 3 years away from launching their idea and provides them with high-quality, comprehensive programming focused on leadership development, model design, and pathways to launch. Moonshot also connects Fellows to local and national experts who work in support of Fellows as they explore the launching and/or leading of charter schools, district turnaround schools, microschools, and after school programs. Moonshot is currently training its second cohort of Fellows and has begun to receive national attention as a model for a place-based approach to recruiting and training diverse school leaders with innovative visions of how to redesign learning environments for students.    ABOUT THE CHIEF OF STAFF ROLE Moonshot edVentures is entering an exciting period that will include refining and expanding existing programming in Denver while simultaneously exploring, and potentially executing on, expansion to other cities. Moonshot is seeking a Chief of Staff to the Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Christine DeLeon. Given the reality that Moonshot edVentures is a small start-up nonprofit, the ideal Chief of Staff will be energized to work hard in partnership and in service of the organization and Christine to ensure that Moonshot edVentures is realizing its vision locally and nationally. This will require that the Chief of Staff is highly strategic, operational, relational, passionate about the mission, and willing to pour themselves into this important work.   RESPONSIBILITIES Direct Support of the CEO Strategic management of the organization: Work with CEO to define and track against strategic priorities for the organization and for her time Redefine and reorganize priorities as needed Develop clarity on “success,” aligned qualitative and quantitative metrics for success and dashboards to track these metrics Facilitate discipline for self, CEO, and the organization to focus on what matters most Develop clarity on “success,” aligned qualitative and quantitative metrics for success and dashboards to track these metrics Assist CEO to prepare for internal and external meetings and to deliver on commitments to others Manage internal and external communications: draft emails, organization newsletters, reports, pitch decks, speeches, and presentations Operational Management Build and manage all systems related to human resources, talent acquisition, employee onboarding, performance management, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, legal, and technology Plan for capacity to maximize contributions of employees and contractors including serving as the direct manager of the Programs and Operations Coordinator Board management Establish the cadence of board meetings and communication Plan and prepare for board meetings in partnership with the CEO Establish clear roles and responsibilities for board members and facilitate work of board members in partnership with the CEO External Relationships and Fundraising Build and manage all systems related to operational management of fundraising (e.g. donor research, gift processing, acknowledgements, etc.) Systematically track and drive CEO’s contact with funders, stakeholders, and partners Support in development of grant proposals and progress reports Develop personal relationships and rapport with external audiences over time Hold relationships with a portfolio of funders and stakeholders Project and People Management Oversee projects and initiatives independently Provide capacity on projects and initiatives managed by the CEO Support and guide external contractors to deliver a high quality product Identify opportunities to create or refine systems and processes to streamline operations across the organization Research, perform benchmarking, analyze data, and make recommendations Requirements    CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Experience: 6 years of professional work experience required People and project management experience required Experience in management consulting, school leadership, and/or leading a function at a high performing nonprofit preferred Bachelor’s degree required MBA, JD, or similar degree preferred Key skills required for success include ability to: Operate as a self starter and take initiative without need for direction Produce a high volume of quality work with little direction or oversight Manage multiple projects at once Operate simultaneously in the big picture and at a granular level Easily identify all potential pitfalls to success outcomes in order to prevent them Make sense of a lot of information to distill priorities and work strategically against those priorities in an ambiguous startup environment Lead strategic planning conversations and track progress against a strategic plan over time using both quantitative and qualitative metrics Build and maintain systems related to sound financial management and strong planning and analysis of fundraising and spending Lead and support employee hiring, onboarding, and performance management Ability to appropriately allocate and adjust resources (people and money) with alignment to strategic priorities Communicate in clear, concise, and compelling ways both verbally and in writing Produce exemplary work product that is both professional and publish ready Build trusting, authentic relationships with diverse individuals both internally and externally High level of self awareness, humility, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence Key mindsets required for success: Uncompromisingly committed to issues connected to diversity, equity, and inclusion Committed to the disruption of systems of oppression Deep conviction that school can be done better Comfortability with ambiguity and/or ever evolving work environment Willing to work long, hard hours in service of the success of the organization and the CEO Energized to work in service of others to ensure their success Willingness to go above and beyond to ensure success Innate affinity to our   Guiding Principles Moonshot edVentures is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.  We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and seek to hire qualified staff that reflect the rich diversity of the educators we serve.  We define diversity in broad terms to include race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, geography, marital status, genetics and socio-economic status and other unique attributes that make each person who they are.