Operations Manager

Transcend

. Foster strong relationships with partners, Portfolio Directors, Project Leads, and internal teams .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $67,500 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates exceptional project management and organizational skills, with a strong focus on planning and executing large-scale events and retreats. Capable of fostering relationships and facilitating logistics for both virtual and in-person gatherings while maintaining a commitment to community-centered experiences.

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Project ManagementEvent PlanningRelationship BuildingLogistics CoordinationBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementEvent PlanningBudget ManagementData AnalysisLogistics Coordination

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCuriosityFlexibilityOptimismInitiative

Tools & Technologies

ZoomSlack

Industry Keywords

Conference CoordinationTeam RetreatCommunity-Centered ExperiencesVirtual EventsIn-Person Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Foster strong relationships with partners, Portfolio Directors, Project Leads, and internal teams
Serve as project manager for operations, creating and managing timelines, coordinating project plans and calendars, and supporting logistics
Support and progressively own Transcend’s annual org-wide Team Retreat, a three- to four-day gathering for 130+ teammates each June
Lead conference coordination, including travel plans, conference spaces, and attendee communications
Craft and manage operations-focused communications, including emails, Slack messages, participant guides, and logistics memos
Lead operations and logistics for virtual and in-person workshops, inspiration visits, and events
Create, distribute, analyze, and report on team survey data
Schedule internal meetings and project events, prepare agendas, take notes, and manage follow-through
Manage conference, event, and other team budgets, including credit card expense review and documentation
Support special projects such as team stepbacks, school application processes, grant writing and reports, analytics, video and media editing, internal websites, and cohort websites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Commitment to Transcend’s mission of building and spreading extraordinary learning for all
Outstanding project management and organizational skills, including strong attention to detail
Prior experience planning and executing large-scale, multi-day conferences or retreats
Experience planning and executing in-person and virtual events for groups ranging from fewer than 10 people to large convenings
Exceptional relationship-building instincts and initiative
Familiarity with facilitating logistics for virtual events through Zoom
Deep love for planning and executing a variety of events
Curiosity and drive to develop clear, effective, and efficient operational processes
Commitment to designing meaningful, thoughtful, and community-centered experiences
Willingness to travel up to 2–3 times per month, with most trips lasting 2–3 days and four to six longer trips per year lasting 4–5 days
Flexibility, optimism, and desire to learn and grow
Eagerness to embrace and live into Transcend’s core values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
Org-wide holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Professional development opportunities
Fully remote work
Collaborative environment