Community Programs Operations Manager
Monterey, CA (In Office)
Big Sur Land Trust
Big Sur Land Trust is hiring a Community Programs Operations Manager to strengthen and scale our community-facing programs through strong operations, grant management, and data systems. This role ensures our programs run smoothly, meet funder requirements, and reflect measurable community impact across Monterey County.
What You’ll Do
Coordinate program operations, workflows, and calendars
Manage registration systems, waivers, communications, and evaluation tools
Support grant deliverables, compliance, documentation, and reporting
Maintain data systems, dashboards, and standardized tracking processes
Analyze program data and produce summaries for internal use and funders
Support cross-departmental projects and improve organizational systems
What We’re Looking For
Required:
3+ years of experience (nonprofit, education, youth programs, environmental work, public health, etc.)
Experience with grants, reporting, and compliance
Strong organizational and project management skills
Experience developing or managing data systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community access
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience with land trusts, parks, or environmental nonprofits
Salesforce/registration platform experience
Bilingual/multilingual (Spanish preferred)
Compensation & Benefits
$83,000–$87,000 DOE
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
403(b) + HSA contributions
PTO, holidays, sick leave
Professional development opportunities
How to Apply
Email one PDF to :
• Resume + 3 references
• Letter of interest (qualifications + availability)
• 2–3 page writing sample (SOP, grant narrative, process doc, internal memo, etc.)
Screening begins: Last week of March
Interviews: Mid April
Open until filled
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