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Join Our Team as an Organizational Effectiveness Associate
Do you thrive on getting things done and making a difference? Do you get excited about the behind-the-scenes systems and processes that power mission-driven organizations? PowerOptions is looking for a sharp, motivated Organizational Effectiveness Associate to help us scale our impact.
At PowerOptions, we empower nonprofits and public entities across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut to reduce the cost, carbon, and complexity of their energy. We’re a small but mighty nonprofit ourselves—and we believe strong internal operations are the engine that drives real-world change.
In this role, you be the life blood of the organization, ensuring our administrative and operational needs are met while you work closely with our Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff and Impact to design, build, and optimize the systems that support our team and fuel our mission. From managing collaborative efforts to improving cross-functional workflows, you’ll be at the heart of making PowerOptions a high-impact, high-functioning organization.
If you're detail-oriented, process-minded, and driven by purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
As an Organizational Effectiveness Associate, you will:
- Develop and implement processes and procedures that enhance collaboration and operational efficiency
- Provide comprehensive support for hiring managers
- Assist the Marketing team with strategic activities
- Develop and execute new employee orientation programs
- Maintain confidential employee files and ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws
- Oversee the PowerOptions internship program
- Serve as the primary contact for the outsourced finance team
- Handle bank deposits, invoices, and accounts payable filing
- Collaborate with the Auditor for the annual audit
- Manage payroll operations
- Coordinate with contracted IT support
- Assist with Board of Director operations
- Work with the Member Manager Director to collect annual membership fees
- Maintain all office operations
The ideal candidate will have:
- 2+ years of experience in business operations or organizational effectiveness
- Expertise in project and change management
- Experience working with third-party stakeholders
- Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with business and financial principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce, MCAE, and QuickBooks preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment using tools like Office365, Teams, and Zoom
- Flexibility to work a varied schedule, with occasional travel within New England
PowerOptions operates in a hybrid office environment, requiring at least one in-office day per week.
Benefits of Joining our Team:
- Competitive and equitable salary and performance incentive compensation
- Robust health & dental coverage with high deductible reimbursement
- Plentiful PTO
- Generous 401k/IRA retirement plan employer contributions
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development annual stipend
- Work with passionate, collaborative, dedicated and supportive coworkers
- Regular outings and team events
- Rewarding mission-driven work
- Hybrid work environment, in Boston office at least one day per week
Commitment to Diversity
PowerOptions was founded to serve the needs of under-resourced communities and is a proud woman-led nonprofit organization. We are committed to equity and inclusion, not only in our work to promote energy justice but also in our growth as an organization and industry leader. We seek to build a diverse team that reflects all perspectives, providing opportunities for marginalized communities within the energy sector.
PowerOptions is an equal opportunity employer. We hire, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic that makes each of us unique.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $75,000-85,000.
How to Apply:
Join us in making a difference, apply today!
To apply, please send a cover letter and a current resume with a link to your LinkedIn profile to jobs@poweroptions.org with the subject heading “Organizational Effectiveness Associate.”
Complete applications must include both a resume and cover letter. Job posting will remain open until filled and applications will be reviewed as they are received.
PowerOptions in unable to sponsor an employment visa at this time.
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