Ship Creek Group (SCG) specializes in projects with clear end goals that require multiple competencies, including local campaigns, ballot initiatives, and marketing for nonprofits. We are a one-stop-shop, our work ranges from coordinating a candidate’s schedule, to rebranding local nonprofits and small businesses, to shooting and producing professional TV commercials. Our team is built around the idea that a small group of folks with shared values and different skills can get stuff done more effectively by working together. We adhere to the simple premise that our work should push forward leaders, organizations, and ideas that raise the bar in our community.
Position
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job type
Full-Time (Permanent role subject to the outcome of a bi-directional check in at 6 months)
Start date
August 2024 (flexible)
Salary range
$60,000-$70,000/year, to be reviewed at 6 month check-in
Reports to
Alex Murphy, Head of Operations
Benefits
5 weeks PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, retirement plan, profit-sharing opportunities (to be determined)
We believe that co-creating each position to fit the skills, experience and interest of the right candidate is key to successfully tackling some of the big challenges we aim to solve as a team. Please consider the below description as a guide to what we’re looking for, but not a prescription. If you think you’d be a great addition, we want to hear from you! Salary will flex based on a candidate’s experience.
We are looking for someone who is an energetic self-starter, highly organized and detail-oriented, able to prioritize effectively across short- and long-term needs, with a commitment to Alaska's future. The Operations Manager will be responsible for supporting the backbone of the company – they will serve as a resource to staff on administrative policies and practice, and as a thought partner on building internal team culture and systems to optimize for growth. Primary duties include maintaining SCG’s internal organization systems and communication channels, writing and executing contracts, budget planning and event planning support. Do you daydream about organizational systems and love to jam on your planner? Then apply now!
50% Operations
Hold the team accountable to internal processes and best practices across all tools (Slack, Wrike, Google Suite), including research on emerging app features
Optimize the company’s short-term needs for our long-term growth strategy, with an eye toward sharp execution
Build team culture by inputting on team retreat agendas, planning team-wide gatherings, and thinking big-picture about the experience of being on SCG staff
Coordinate leadership and training opportunities
Monitor cross-team collaboration and look for ways to improve efficiencies
30% Administration
Maintain internal team calendar, communicate company-wide initiatives and events
Support recruitment efforts by posting job descriptions, coordinating interviews and reference checks, and onboarding
Write and execute client contracts and other internal paperwork
20% Finance
Coordinate with specialist teams to track paid media spending across multiple concurrent projects and campaigns
Maintain established system for tracking invoices from vendors
We are looking for a candidate with at least two of these three criteria:
Systems Management Experience - You are a hard worker, have exceptional organizational skills, and enjoy creating systems and processes
Campaign Experience - You’ve worked (or volunteered) for political campaigns in a logistics or operations capacity
Interpersonal Communication - You enjoy building relationships and have strong written and verbal communication skills. You’re able to distill complicated concepts or guidance into easy-to-understand instructions
Nice to have, but not required skills:
You are connected to Alaska and have some familiarity with the Alaskan political landscape
You’re fluent in Google Workspace, particularly Sheets, Docs & Drive and have experience with project management software
You thrive on campaign energy and are comfortable working long, irregular hours in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
You’re scrappy, someone who enjoys thinking creatively and collaboratively to problem solve on the fly
Please email a resume and cover letter to admin@shipcreekgroup.com. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.