Firelands builds multiracial working-class power in rural timber counties in WA State to campaign for a good life for rural working people—we fight for good jobs caring for our land, waters, and communities, child care, health care and affordable, healthy homes. Our work is centered in Grays Harbor and Pacific counties in rural SW Washington, a region of immense natural beauty and extensive natural resources, with a robust history of worker organizing. For decades, our region has been starved of resources to feed Wall Street investors and landholders, creating high poverty rates, a shortage of living-wage jobs and a lack of affordable housing. Our livelihoods, lands, and waters are at risk, but we are uniting to build a different future for all of us who call this place home. Fireland's team is dedicated, collaborative, and multilingual. We see hope as a disciplined practice and joy as essential. We work hard AND we practice rest and resilience to support individual and organizational health.
THE ROLE
The Finances & Operations Coordinator plays a critical role in sustaining a nimble, secure, and healthy organization. The position is responsible for smooth day-to-day financial operations: accurate & timely payments, financial tracking & reporting, technology support for our team, and operational support to keep the organization strong. The role collaborates closely with the Finance & Operations Lead and Event & Logistics Manager. This position supports both Firelands Workers United/Trabajadores Unidos (501c4) and our sister organization, Firelands Workers Building Community Power/ Trabajadores Construyendo Power de la Comunidad (501c3).
THE PERSON FOR THIS ROLE
The person in this role should be detail-oriented, tech savvy, a skilled and wise communicator, and able to communicate in Spanish and English. They must practice high standards of ethics and integrity, enjoy numbers & problem solving, and be energized by building and maintaining the internal systems for a growing and vibrant organization advancing multiracial working class power.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial management (50%)
- Manage Firelands’ daily financial activities; pay invoices, code expenses & income, in accordance with our budget and accounting rules, track transactions and manage recurring expenses.
- Collaborate with Finance and Operations Lead and accountants to 1) complete all monthly financial tasks and 2) review and then ensure weekly and monthly financial reports are correct.
Operations and Administrative Management (30%)
- Manage technology resources; get the team the tools they need & keep digital accounts secure.
- Research and develop solutions to operations puzzles.
- Keep systems and resources up-to-date, organized, and accessible.
- Provide logistical support for team travel, all-team retreats, and board meetings.
Organizational collaboration and coordination (20%)
- Participate in weekly all-team meetings, coaching meetings, and staff retreats.
- Design and lead training for our team to implement finance and operations practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications:
- Some experience in financial management and operations at a non-profit, small business, or labor union.
- Highest standards of ethics and integrity.
- Able to read, write, and speak in English and Spanish. (Ok to have more proficiency in one language.)
- Ease with technology, including skills in Google suite, proficiency in Excel, and the capacity to self-teach and problem solve.
- An understanding of financial reporting, including cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheets.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills; the ability to approach differences and conflict with emotional maturity.
- Flexibility, responsiveness, a commitment to growth and learning, and giving and receiving feedback.
- A deep commitment to advancing racial and economic justice.
The following are helpful qualifications, but not required:
- Knowledge of and skills in using QuickBooks, Rippling, Bill.com, other online pay systems/ACH
- Familiarity with non-profit tax obligations and processes, IRS compliance, and c3/c4 organizations.
- Experience training others in how to use tools and implement financial and operations practices.
Benefits and Compensation
Salaried, exempt, full-time 32-hour/week position at $77,060 - $79,340 per year.
Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, as well as FSA and Dependent FSA accounts offered. Firelands has three office closures per year (Spring, Summer and year-end), in addition to 14 paid holidays and flexible vacation and sick time. We foster a family-friendly work environment.
To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@firelandswa.org with “Finance & Operations Coordinator” in the subject line. In your cover letter, briefly share how your skills & experience reflect the qualifications for this position.
We strongly encourage applications from those who live, work, and contribute to rural SW Washington or who have experience with and connections to rural communities, immigrant communities, and working class people. Firelands is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage people of color; immigrant, bilingual, and multicultural individuals; d/Deaf people and people with disabilities; members of LGBTQIA+ and gender non-conforming communities; and people with other diverse backgrounds to apply. Come join us at Firelands!