Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa
Job Description
Job Title:
Director of Operations
Department: Operations
Reports To: CEO
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY
The Operations Director is responsible for the various functions relating to the ongoing operation
and facility supervision of Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa. This will include executing and
managing a comprehensive operations plan that includes: Event scheduling, event staffing,
kitchen operation management, oversight of facility planning and maintenance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
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Execute, manage and coordinate all operations functions and activities.
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Have a strong comfort level working with other Directors to coordinate facilities and
activities.
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Execute, manage and coordinate event functions and activities.
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Collaborate with Director of Programming/Community Outreach to coordinate summer
preparation.
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Assist the CEO in the preparation of the annual operations budget, and administer and
oversee the operations budget within approved parameters.
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Insure accurate, appropriate and timely recordkeeping and reporting of all information as it
relates to areas of oversight and responsibilities.
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Work in a spirit of cooperation and mutual assistance with all other staff members of
Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa.
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Other duties as assigned by the CEO
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a lifestyle that demonstrates moral and ethical adherence to the teachings of the Bible
and an expressed desire to positively impact the lives of Iowa’s at-risk youth. Must agree with
Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa’s Mission Statement, Core Values and Statement of Faith.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or two to three years related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and
procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to
apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal
with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to
finger, handle, or feel objects and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to
adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather
conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.