Youth RISE Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through leadership development, mentorship, education, workforce readiness, healthcare career exploration, civic engagement, and community partnerships.

What sets us apart is our commitment to building opportunities from the ground up. Our team collaborates across education, healthcare, business, government, and the nonprofit sector to create innovative programs that produce measurable community impact. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture where every team member has the opportunity to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and help shape the future of an organization dedicated to creating lasting change for the next generation.

Executive Director of Operations

Youth RISE Foundation

Location: Boston, Massachusetts / Hybrid

Appointment Type: Volunteer Executive Leadership Appointment

Department: Operations

Reports To: President & Chief Executive Officer

Time Commitment: Approximately 10–15 hours per week

About the Opportunity

Youth RISE Foundation is seeking an aspiring operations leader to join our executive leadership team as Executive Director of Operations.

This position is designed for someone who has some professional, academic, nonprofit, administrative, or leadership experience and is ready to take the next step in their development.

You do not need to have spent ten years in executive leadership.

We are looking for someone who is curious, dependable, organized, willing to learn, and excited about building something meaningful alongside a growing organization.

The right person will have the opportunity to strengthen their skills in operations, leadership, project management, organizational development, compliance, administration, strategic planning, and executive leadership while contributing directly to the continued growth of Youth RISE Foundation.

The Role

The Executive Director of Operations will help build and strengthen the systems that allow Youth RISE Foundation to operate effectively.

You will work closely with the President & CEO and other members of executive leadership to coordinate organizational operations, improve internal systems, support departments, manage projects, and turn organizational goals into action.

This is a hands-on growth opportunity.

You will be given meaningful responsibilities, opportunities to lead projects, and exposure to executive-level organizational management.

What You'll Do

Operations

• Help coordinate day-to-day organizational operations.
• Improve internal workflows and administrative systems.
• Help departments stay organized and accountable.
• Track organizational projects, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Identify operational problems and help develop solutions.
• Assist with creating and improving policies and procedures.

Leadership Development

• Participate in executive leadership meetings.
• Work alongside experienced organizational leaders.
• Take ownership of operational projects.
• Develop executive communication and decision-making skills.
• Gain experience managing cross-functional initiatives.
• Receive opportunities to expand your leadership responsibilities as your capabilities grow.

Organizational Development

• Help Youth RISE build scalable systems as the organization grows.
• Assist with strategic and operational planning.
• Support organizational restructuring and process improvement.
• Help establish measurable goals and performance standards.
• Participate in initiatives that improve the experience of volunteers, interns, fellows, participants, and staff.

Project Management

• Lead or support organizational projects.
• Build project timelines and implementation plans.
• Coordinate stakeholders and deadlines.
• Track progress and communicate barriers.
• Help ensure projects move from planning to completion.

Executive Support

• Support the President & CEO with operational initiatives.
• Prepare reports, updates, and recommendations.
• Help coordinate executive priorities.
• Follow up on organizational action items.
• Serve as an operational point of contact between departments when appropriate.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has some experience in operations, administration, nonprofit work, project management, business, education, healthcare, human resources, community service, or a related area.
• Wants to grow into a stronger organizational leader.
• Is comfortable learning new things.
• Takes initiative rather than waiting to be told what to do.
• Is highly organized and dependable.
• Communicates professionally.
• Can manage multiple priorities.
• Is comfortable working independently.
• Is willing to accept feedback and continuously improve.
• Is passionate about Youth RISE Foundation's mission.
• Wants to build something alongside the organization, rather than simply hold a title.

Experience Does Not Have to Be Traditional

We recognize that leadership experience can come from many places.

Relevant experience may include:

• Internships
• Student leadership
• Volunteer leadership
• Nonprofit involvement
• Campus organizations
• Administrative work
• Project coordination
• Community organizing
• Human resources
• Healthcare administration
• Business operations
• Event planning
• Program coordination
• Previous management experience
• Entrepreneurship
• Military or public-service experience

We care more about your ability to learn, lead, organize, and grow than whether you've already held an executive title.

What You'll Gain

This position is intended to be mutually developmental.

As Youth RISE Foundation grows, you will have opportunities to strengthen your:

• Executive leadership
• Operations management
• Project management
• Strategic planning
• Organizational development
• Policy development
• Compliance awareness
• Communication
• Team coordination
• Decision-making
• Problem-solving
• Professional confidence
• Nonprofit management
• Cross-functional leadership

Successful performance may lead to expanded responsibilities, additional leadership opportunities, and increased organizational authority as the Foundation develops.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate might be someone who says:

"I'm not an expert yet, but I'm capable, motivated, organized, and ready to learn."

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can develop alongside an organization, gain real leadership experience, contribute to meaningful work, and build your professional capabilities, this may be a strong opportunity for you.

Volunteer Executive Appointment

This is currently a volunteer leadership appointment.

The position does not guarantee salary, wages, benefits, or other compensation. Any future compensation, stipend, reimbursement, or other financial arrangement will depend on organizational funding and must be established separately in writing and administered in accordance with applicable law.

The Foundation is committed to creating opportunities for its volunteer leaders to develop professionally while contributing meaningful work to the organization.

Time Commitment

Approximately 10–15 hours per week, with flexibility based on organizational priorities and the individual's availability.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume or professional profile
• Brief statement explaining why you are interested
• Description of relevant experience
• Approximate weekly availability

You do not need to have everything figured out.

We are looking for someone who is ready to learn, contribute, grow, and build with us.

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