Director, Operations
at Teach For America, Phoenix, United States
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The advert
ROLE TITLE: Director, Operations (Full-Time)
POSITION REPORTS TO: Sariah Winn, Senior Managing Director, Strategy & Program
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Friday, November 20, 2026
LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ
WHAT YOU’LL DO
We are looking for someone who is passionate about Teach For America’s mission, the Phoenix community, and particularly leading the daily operations that enable our team to operate with excellence.
As Director of Operations, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality operations that enable programs across the team to run smoothly and on schedule. You will manage key operational functions including budgeting, office operations, staff communications, event management, and regional project management. Through strong planning, organization, and execution, you will help ensure that our team has the systems, resources, and operational support necessary to achieve our ambitious goals. You will also be a key culture builder, ensuring that staff and participants feel connected to our Teach For America community.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, building systems that improve team effectiveness, and ensuring that important details never fall through the cracks. The successful candidate is highly organized, an excellent communicator, understands operations' role in culture, proactively identifies needs, and operates with a strong sense of ownership.
This position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires in-office presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays and other weekdays as identified. The Director, Operations should be available to work 3-4 weekend days each year for events and have the ability to be present at school sites daily during our summer training in June.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Regional Operations, Finance & Compliance (30%)
• Lead and continuously improve operational systems that support the success of the Phoenix region.
• Manage regional budgeting, forecasting, expense tracking, and financial reporting.
• Monitor spending and ensure strong stewardship of regional resources.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and improve systems, processes, and workflows that increase organizational effectiveness.
• Anticipate operational risks and implement solutions proactively.
Office Management & Team Operations (25%)
• Serve as the primary owner of the Phoenix office experience.
• Maintain an organized, welcoming, and efficient office environment.
• Ensure office supplies, equipment, technology, and shared workspaces are fully operational and well-stocked.
• Coordinate vendor relationships, facilities needs, and office logistics.
• Support hybrid ways of working while maintaining a strong team experience.
• Manage operational needs related to staff onboarding, meetings, and regional gatherings.
• Serve as the Phoenix office liaison for Helios and national Teach For America teams.
Internal Communications & Team Coordination (15%)
• Ensure team members receive timely, clear, and actionable information.
• Lead planning and facilitation of team meetings.
• Draft and distribute regional communications, announcements, and operational updates.
• Coordinate communication of organizational policies, deadlines, and requirements.
• Develop systems for organizing and sharing information across teams.
• Partner with regional leaders to maintain alignment and accountability.
Event Planning & Execution (20%)
• Lead operational planning and execution for major regional events.
• Examples include: Summer training, Alumni induction, Holiday Party, Staff retreats
• Responsibilities include: Project planning and timeline management, Budget management, Vendor coordination, Event logistics, Stakeholder communication, Day-of-event execution
Special Projects & Project Management (10%)
• Lead cross-functional projects that advance regional priorities.
• Build project plans and implementation timelines.
• Coordinate stakeholders and manage deliverables.