Director of Operations

 

Reports To: Executive Director

Supervisory Responsibilities: Administrative Staff

Category: Exempt; Full-time

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Salary: $85,000–$100,000 + generous benefits 

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ABOUT TRANSFORM 1012

Transform 1012 N. Main Street is a Fort Worth-based nonprofit coalition transforming the former Ku Klux Klan Klavern No. 101 Auditorium into The Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing — a national model of reparative justice, truth-telling, and liberation. Named for Mr. Fred Rouse, a Black butcher and father lynched by a white mob in Fort Worth in 1921, the Center will return a place built to intimidate and exclude to the very communities it was designed to harm. We are now in the most critical and exciting phase of our work: launching a $70 million capital campaign, advancing design development, and preparing for construction in 2027. We are seeking a Director of Operations who is as committed to our mission as they are to operational excellence. For more information about Transform 1012, please visit www.transform1012.org.  

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Director of Operations will serve as a key member of Transform 1012's senior leadership team, working in close partnership with the Executive Director to keep the organization running effectively during this critical phase of growth. This role is equal parts strategic and hands-on — the right candidate will be comfortable setting systems and policies one day and rolling up their sleeves to solve a construction coordination challenge the next. This is a rare opportunity to help build something meaningful from the ground up, at the intersection of racial justice, arts, community healing, and transformative architecture. 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Operations & Administration

• Lead day-to-day internal operations, including supervision of administrative staff, ensuring alignment with Transform 1012's mission, values, and strategic objectives.

• Develop and manage administrative systems, internal processes, and operational policies that support sustainable growth in a scaling nonprofit.

• Partner with the Executive Director, CFO, and Director of Development to oversee operational budgeting, grant compliance, and financial reporting.

• Monitor financial and project performance against budget, support contract administration, and assist in audit preparation to ensure strong fiscal accountability.

• Manage HR functions, including onboarding, policy development, employee relations, performance management, and fostering a healthy, inclusive organizational culture.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workflows, safety, service quality, and employee experience. Support the Executive Director in strategic planning and execution of long-range goals.

• Provide timely and accurate updates to the Board and relevant committees.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to prepare internal and external reports and manage expectations around key initiatives. 

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CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

In close partnership with the Executive Director:

• Oversee all aspects of the construction project in collaboration with the Owner's Representative, including design development, contractor coordination, and quality assurance.

• In coordination with the Owner’s Representative, manage contractors and oversee project plans, timelines, budgets, payments, documentation, and compliance.

• Provide regular project updates to internal teams, donors, and community partners, proactively addressing concerns and celebrating milestones. Facilities Operations

• Direct and guide facilities and operations activities for building assets during and after construction, including hiring and managing internal and external facilities management staff.

• Help steward a future cultural-arts institution with exhibition galleries, performance venues, education spaces, and workforce development facilities. Who You Are You are a mission-driven operational leader who thrives in dynamic, start-up environments. You bring deep experience in nonprofit operations and complex project management, and you lead with empathy, transparency, and respect for community voice. You are energized by the challenge of building systems and infrastructure alongside a capital construction project. You understand that operational excellence is itself an act of justice when it serves communities that have historically been denied resources. ​

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record overseeing core operational functions, including finance, human resources, compliance, and administrative systems.

• Skilled in strategic and adaptive leadership, with the ability to scale systems and infrastructure in evolving organizations.

• Strong understanding of nonprofit governance, grant compliance, and operational accountability.

• Extensive experience managing complex projects, including capital construction initiatives, vendor oversight, budgeting, contracts, and quality control.

• Understanding of and genuine affinity for cultural-arts nonprofit institutions.

• Proficiency with project management tools, financial systems, and Microsoft Office or Google Suite.

• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse internal teams, identities, and external stakeholders.

• Culturally responsive and values-aligned leadership style, grounded in empathy, transparency, and respect for community voice. Strong intercultural competencies with our constituencies. 

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field. In lieu of a degree, equivalent experience — including relevant training and professional background — will be considered equally.

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in operations and project management, ideally within social justice, arts, or community development, with demonstrated success leading through growth and organizational change.

• 2–3 years of experience managing major capital construction projects. Physical Requirements The physical requirements and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Moderate stress level

• Ability to be on-site in Fort Worth as needed during and after construction.

• Occasional standing and lifting of at least 20 pounds.

• Availability for occasional evenings/weekends due to community events. 

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Fort Worth, TX. Salary range: $85,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience, plus generous health benefits.

 

EEO/ADA STATEMENT  

Transform 1012 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting employees without regard to their race, gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic disposition, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Our organization strives to provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. Our intention is that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Our intent is to offer reasonable accommodations during the employment process for individuals with disabilities.  

 

TO APPLY

Transform 1012 N. Main Street requests that all inquiries, nominations, and applications be submitted via email to info@transform1012.org. Applications should include a letter of interest and a current résumé or curriculum vitae. 

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