Civic Nebraska

Do spreadsheets excite you as much as curating responsive, collaborative organizational strategy, processes and policies? Are you passionate about building deep relationships with colleagues and supporting a resilient and inclusive workplace? If this sounds like you, Civic Nebraska excitedly invites you to apply to be our next Director of Operations! The Director of Operations leads Civic Nebraska’s internal systems to ensure financial health, regulatory compliance, and a strong organizational culture. This role oversees Finance and People & Culture functions – managed by energetic team members, directs core operational strategies, and ensures alignment with our mission, values, and long-term goals. The Director of Operations is based at Civic Nebraska’s headquarters in Lincoln, NE, and reports to the Executive Director. 

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership & Financial Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day internal operations, building infrastructure that supports cross-program efficiency, transparency, accountability, and growth.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and senior leadership to develop long-term operational plans and drive strategic initiatives.
• Analyze internal processes and recommend improvements to balance mission output with financial realities, increase workflow efficiencies, and align efforts and reporting across programs.  
• Serve as lead contact for landlords, vendors, brokers, insurers, and other key partners supporting the organization.

• Supervise the Finance Specialist and serve as the organization’s lead financial officer, ensuring accuracy, sustainability, and accountability throughout the financial portfolio, including a variety of cash and investments.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and direct the annual organizational audit, in partnership with external accountants and staff.
• Ensure gifts and grants are allocated and tracked properly and in accordance with donor and grant restrictions.
• Design financial tools and systems that improve transparency, forecasting, and reporting across departments.
• Monitor c3/c4 affiliate financial compliance and reporting requirements, in coordination with the Finance Specialist 

People & Culture Leadership

• Supervise the People and Culture Specialist and coordinate with the Volunteer and Intern Coordinator to lead strategies for recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention of paid staff.
• Maintain employee compensation and benefits programs, partnering with brokers and vendors to ensure competitive and equitable packages.
• Oversee performance management, including annual reviews, goal setting, and professional development planning.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and HR best practices; respond to internal personnel matters with professionalism and care.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Uphold internal policies and ensure organizational compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage organizational liability insurance and assess operational risk and coverage needs regularly.

This role may be right for you if you: 

• naturally look for how processes and systems can be innovated to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• have a track record of cultivating trusted relationships across teams and with external partners
• are familiar with industry HR best practices and non-profit management tools and seek to inspire a responsive and resilient operational culture
• have a deep understanding and motivation around organizational financials, fund stewardship, and fiscal responsibility alongside creative and generative planning practices.

Salary & Benefits 

This position will earn a salary ranging from $87,000 upward, dependent upon skills and experience. Benefit options include medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage, 80% covered by the employer. The position includes unlimited paid time off, a hybrid work schedule, and a 401K option. This is a full-time, exempt position.  

To Apply 

Send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to Grace Laflen, at grace.laflen@civicnebraska.org by March 9, 2026.

Join Civic Nebraska and help us create a brighter, stronger future for all. Let’s make a difference together!

Civic Nebraska is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, and those from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Civic Nebraska does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.