OPERATIONS MANAGER

READY TO GROW OUR EVENTS! (Remote & Flexible)

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Calling all Operational Management stars who want to grow reach and impact across our locations! Join us and be part of the Mentor Walks' journey. In nearly 7 years we’ve helped support close to 8,000 aspiring women across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Canada, and in the next year we have exciting plans to be there for even more women. 

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We are seeking an outstanding Operations Manager to join our team, to enable our 14 locations to run inspiring events that foster meaningful connections and career progress for women. This is a remote role, 32 hours a week. Working hours and location are flexible. Please note this is a maternity leave role, with the potential to go to permanent.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO: As our Operations Manager, you’ll be key in orchestrating impactful locations that facilitate women-to-women mentorship. Your key responsibilities will include:

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• Grow thriving locations: Remotely oversee and run all aspects of event operations, so that local teams on the ground can operate successfully from launch to a growing community. 

• Build and manage relationships: Service and support local teams and partners, doing the day to day and guiding each to meet their objectives.

• Optimise locations: Stay informed, embracing new technologies and ideas to continuously enhance our locations and improve the experience for anyone who walks.

• Manage internal operations: Run the ongoing processes, administration and platforms.
   

WHAT YOU BRING: Strong operational management with at least 2+ years in a similar role (not necessarily from events, just tell us how your skills transfer), the key list to meet includes:  

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• Operations extraordinaire with great attention to detail - it's number 1 for a reason! 

• Proven operator with stand out outcomes across multiple services or products.

• Fierce organisation, well planned and proactive solver for our 14 local teams.

• Executive level stakeholder management and communication with exceptional interpersonal skills, you’re a connector and builder of diverse relationships.

• Effective leader, with the ability to recruit, nurture and manage people remotely.

• Proficient in MS Office, GSuite, Slack, Eventbrite and email/CRM.
   

WHO YOU ARE: It’s important to us that you are:

• Passionate about women's progress and the transformative power of mentorship.

• A self starter (most important!), taking initiative, you're a ‘DIY’ kind of person.

• A problem solver in everything you do, it’s part of your DNA.

• Energetic to work autonomously to meet your tasks and deadlines.

• Curious about what you don’t know and have a hunger to learn.
   

We know that there can be a reluctance to apply for a role if every box isn’t ticked. If you’re excited to work with us, want to help women step forward in their careers and can do most of what we’re looking for - go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!

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Why Us? We believe good women support good women, it’s what we do and what we value most. You’ll be surrounded by the wisest women, learning and connecting with them. When you join our team, you become a key part of a not-for-profit, purpose led, Australian, female owned and operated business. All of our team work flexibly and remotely, and always have.

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To apply, all applicants must send their resume with a cover letter that answers your approach to this role by Monday 10 July. Please apply through this Seek ad, we look forward to your application.