Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Position Type: Full-time (32-hour work week)

Reports To: Administrative Director

Organizational Overview

Somos Un Pueblo Unido (Somos) is a statewide mission-driven racial and economic justice non-profit organization dedicated to organizing immigrant families and low-wage workers across eight counties in New Mexico. Our work focuses on building long-term community power, protecting rights, improving economic conditions, and strengthening communities. We employ a range of strategies, including direct action, community education, leadership development, litigation, grassroots policy and legislative advocacy, community-based research, and civic engagement.

We are seeking a values-aligned Operations Manager to support a healthy and effective workplace that sustains our growing team and mission.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is a key member of the leadership team responsible for ensuring organizational systems, internal policies, and day-to-day operations reflect our mission and values. This position leads human resources, supports compliance, and manages certain internal operations to create a supportive environment for staff, contractors, and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Administer and regularly update personnel policies and protocols
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
• Manage benefits tracking in collaboration with external vendors
• Support Directors with evaluations, work plans, and personnel support
• Lead staff training on internal policies, including workplace safety and harassment prevention
• Ensure compliance with federal and local labor laws and support an inclusive work culture

Operations & Administration 

• Maintain and update organizational systems for scheduling, communications, digital file storage, and project management
• Oversee office infrastructure in five counties, including vendor contracts, supply management, equipment purchasing, and repairs. 
• Support technology coordination, including cybersecurity protocols, accounts, and platforms
• Lead internal communication and reporting systems to ensure alignment, efficiency, and documentation

Compliance & Organizational Support 

• Maintain records and documentation to support government reporting
• Support coordination of staff training, retreats, and organizational events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in nonprofit operations, human resources, or administration
• Knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and nonprofit compliance requirements
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and staff well-being
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, Clockify, Every Action, HR software is a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• 32-hour workweek with full-time benefits
• Generous benefits package including:
  • 100% medical insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • 18+ paid holidays and days off
  • 401K retirement match plan

     

How to apply:

Please send your resume, cover letter to somos@somosunpueblounido.org and copy Veronica Torres at v.torres0580@gmail.com by September 12, 2025. Include “Operations Manager” in the subject line of your email. Position open until filled.