Operations Associate

 Who We Are 

Brave Space Alliance (BSA) is a Black- and Trans-founded LGBTQ+ focused community center on Chicago's South Side that welcomes and serves all who come through our doors with affirming, culturally competent resources, programming, and services.  We strive to empower, embolden, and educate each other through mutual aid, knowledge-sharing, and the creation of community-sourced resources as we build a world of liberty and justice for all. 

Position Summary 

Brave Space Alliance is searching for a full-time Operations Associate. This position is responsible for
supporting the organization with daily functions that will ensure efficiency.  This can include managing inventory, administrative tasks, and other operational tasks across different departments.   The Operations
Associate
under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), can provide administrative and operational support, process improvement, collaboration across teams, and specific tasks. 

Responsibilities 

• Answering phones, scheduling, calendar upkeep, database systems, filing of paperwork 

• Tracking daily operations, monitoring inventory, placing and fulfilling supply orders, handling logistics 

• Mail delivery and pickup 

• Assisting departments in the implementation of policies and identifying ways to increase efficiency 

• Communicating with vendors 

• Supporting pantry and dignity suite operations 

• Creating and generating reports 

• Mail delivery and pickup 

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Experience, Education & Skills 

• High school diploma or equivalent.   

• Experience in operations and administrative support.   

• Two or more years or more of progressive responsibility in operational management 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Annual salary is in the range of $55,000-$62,000,
  commensurate with experience 

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees 

• 20 days of accrued PTO in the first year 

• 11 paid holidays 

• Retirement plan 

Inclusive Hiring Statement 

Brave Space Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in its workforce. BSA recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 

Location: Chicago, IL