Do you see yourself as the kind of leader that:

• Facilitates an atmosphere of cooperation, teamwork and mutual respect?
• Enjoys engaging staff in an open and friendly manner?
• Develops relationships by building trust and a sense of partnership?
• Helps to create new, more effective ways of getting administrative tasks done?
• Is keen to keep staff motivated and to resolve conflicts?
• Approaches problems thoughtfully and with a level head to find effective solutions?

Community Forklift is seeking a full-time Director of Administration and Human Resources (HR) to lead our Administrative Team. Ideal candidates have previous experience and expertise in effectively managing a small business or nonprofit. We are most interested a person who can:

• Create effective systems and ensure commensurate policies and procedures
• Enthusiastically support and assist in managing a range of staff needs (knowledge of benefits, HR policy, onboarding and personnel management)
• Provide guidance and implementation of tasks related to purchasing, security, data management, corporate calendaring, scheduling, and record keeping
• Lead staff to build the Community Forklift brand and ethos internally and through excellence in customer service
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that respect discretion and confidentiality
• Confidently create spreadsheets and systems for streamlining record keeping

This is a fast-paced environment where the successful candidate will work with a diverse staff, customers, and donors. The position is ideal for an individual seeking a meaningful opportunity to help lead a growing sustainable nonprofit organization.

Qualities of the perfect candidate…

• Office management and administration experience
• Proven integrity managing HR for a small to medium sized business
• Exceptional ability to work with and support a diverse staff
• Experience administering employee leave and benefits policies
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, is a self-starter, and possesses an entrepreneurial and creative approach in developing ideas and opportunities
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience managing insurance policies, licensing, and compliance
• Knowledge of workplace best practices and protocols for office and personnel administration
• Excellent customer service skills
• Leadership for the ongoing development of office policies and procedures
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work well in a cooperative team-based environment
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust graciously to changing priorities
• A commitment to the Community Forklift mission and interest and passion for reuse, sustainability and environmental advocacy

What we offer…

• A supportive and highly motivated team that will assist you
• A mission worth working for
• Competitive pay and support of work life balance
• Excellent benefit package that includes paid leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, short term disability, matched retirement plan, store discount, shoe allowance and more
• Opportunity for advancement

How to apply…

• Send a resume, cover letter and three (3) recent professional references to jobs@communityforklift.org. No phone calls please.
• Job Type: Full-time
• COVID-19 considerations:
• All employees, customers and visitors are required to mask and social distance.