Virtual Operations Manager for Nonprofit (Programs, Events, Outreach | 5–10 hrs/week, monthly rate)

Job Overview The As One Foundation is a small but high-impact nonprofit focused on sickle cell disease and trait education, advocacy, blood donation awareness, and community engagement. We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Virtual Operations Manager to support multiple initiatives, programs, and events. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing moving parts, staying ahead of deadlines, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. This is a long-term, part-time role (5–10 hours/week) with the opportunity to grow. What You’ll Be Responsible For1. Program Coordination • Coordinate virtual support groups (SCALATE), including speaker outreach, scheduling, and Zoom setup • Support advocacy initiative (SCALE AS ONE) by tracking partners, outreach, and follow-ups • Assist with a national HBCU blood donation campaign (research, outreach lists, tracking) • Coordinate Operation Hydration school-based programs (minimum 1 per quarter) • Support Houston Health Rides program (ride coordination, tracking, basic reporting) • Event & Fundraising Support • Help plan and track major events and blood drives • Maintain timelines, checklists, and sponsor tracking • Assist with vendor coordination and logistics tracking • Draft follow-up emails to sponsors and partners • Operations & Administrative Support • Manage scheduling and calendar coordination • Organize documents and workflows • Track tasks and project progress across initiatives • Maintain contact lists and outreach trackers • Provide a simple weekly status report What Success Looks Like • Programs and events are organized and on schedule • Speakers, partners, and schools are confirmed without last-minute stress • Outreach is tracked and followed up consistently • The Executive Director can focus on strategy, partnerships, and fundraising instead of logistics Required Skills • Strong project management and organizational skills • Excellent written communication • Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously • Ability to work independently and proactively • Comfortable with Google Docs, Sheets, and Zoom Preferred • Experience with nonprofits, public health, or community programs • Experience with event coordination or virtual events • Familiarity with tools like Trello, Asana, or Notion Details • Hourly role • 5–10 hours per week (to start) • Long-term opportunity based on performance • Flexible schedule, but must be responsive and reliable Apply To this Job

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