Georgia Youth Justice Coalition seeks a full-time ** Operations Manager** to strengthen the administrative systems that support our staff, keep organizational resources secure and accessible, and make it easier for young Georgians to lead effective programs statewide.
About the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition
Georgia Youth Justice Coalition is a youth-led nonprofit that cultivates youth leadership in democracy. Our work to engage communities, activate youth, and promote civic education empowers young Georgians as changemakers within their communities. Founded as a grassroots youth organization in 2021, Georgia Youth Justice Coalition now maintains an organizing presence in 16 counties and 20 college campuses. To learn more about us, visit georgiayouthjustice.org.
About the Position
As the Operations Manager, you will work directly with the Senior Development Manager, youth staff, and youth volunteers to coordinate daily administrative needs, support accurate accounting and payroll processes, and ensure organizational policies are applied consistently. The ideal candidate for the role is a judicious person who evaluates requests carefully, sets clear expectations, and recognizes when an issue requires additional guidance. They are a careful record keeper, diligent planner, and responsive teammate who treats every reimbursement, payroll deadline, and request for support with consistency, appropriate scrutiny, and timely escalation of concerns. They believe that strong operations are an expression of care for the people doing the work, and that young leaders deserve an organization that respects their time and gives them the support to succeed.
Role Responsibilities
Coordinate with Jitasa on bookkeeping, code transactions in QuickBooks, and organize supporting documentation to maintain accurate organizational records.
Prepare payroll information, compile staff and chapter reimbursements, and communicate expense policies, documentation requirements, and requests.
Maintain office supplies, equipment inventories, subscriptions, and organizational accounts, ensuring resources are available and administrative issues are resolved.
Coordinate hiring and onboarding logistics, including interview scheduling, new staff paperwork, and access to Slack, Signal, and Google Workspace.
Participate directly in base engagement and electoral work to understand how organizational resources and administrative decisions show up in our programs.
Core Team Member Responsibilities
Ensure the team is up-to-date on internal needs and escalate issues as they arise, acting with discretion and handling information with care.
Communicate proactively with your manager and your teammates when challenges arise, offering direct, respectful feedback and solutions-oriented thinking.
Approach youth leadership with real respect and care, recognizing their skills, insight, experience, and development as essential to organizational decisions and success.
Foster and maintain a positive, productive team culture.
Qualifications
Strong organizational skills, commitment to confidentiality, and sound judgment in applying policies, evaluating requests, and knowing when to escalate concerns.
Culturally competent in building and maintaining relationships across lines of difference such as race, class, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and flexibility with a willingness to meet and exceed goals, implement feedback, and problem-solve effectively.
Strong commitment to progressive values and to do the work that needs to be done.
Have a driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
Working at the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition
This is a full-time, permanent position that reports to the Senior Development Manager. Car travel within the state of Georgia will be required 15-20% for general execution of the role. We offer a generous benefits package which includes unlimited PTO; professional development stipend; and insurance plans for health, dental, and vision. Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Georgia for this in person role.
Salary: $47,000 - $55,000 based on experience
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@georgiayouthjustice.org with “Operations Manager” in the subject line. We will review applications on a rolling basis. Priority will be given to candidates who apply by November 29, 2026. The anticipated start date for this position is February 18, 2027.
Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Education, Inc. is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff. Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Education, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, ancestry, military service, veteran’s status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law. Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Education, Inc. will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.