Posted on October 5, 2012

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Director of Internal Operations

Based in Los Angeles, CA, Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) is the only full-time grassroots organization in North America devoted to the North Korean human rights and humanitarian crises. The organization is committed to what many consider to be the most urgent human rights and humanitarian crisis today. LiNK provides protection and aid to North Korean refugees hiding in China and, utilizing a modern-day underground railroad through Southeast Asia, rescues refugees and helps them to reach freedom. LiNK’s global grassroots movement works to redefine public perception on North Korea, shifting attention away from the politics and onto the people, and provides a way for concerned citizens to come alongside the North Korean people and help bring about positive change. LiNK also works to develop people-focused strategies that will have the potential to promote change inside North Korea in the long term.

Position Summary

The Director of Internal Operations plays a vital role at LiNK helping to ensure the success and sustainability of the organization’s mission, business goals and vision. This position is responsible for enhancing the organization’s internal processes and infrastructure, and developing solutions and systems to sustain and grow the organization while maximizing efficiency. This position will report to the President/CEO. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations, managing staff and overseeing the following areas: financial reporting and projections, HR and IT needs, development and implementation of organizational strategies, administration, management of strategic business relationships and organizational resources, and other back-office functions.
• Responsible for the short term and long range planning and budget development to support strategic business plans and goals.
• Works with the Executive Leadership Team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes and personnel design to ensure organizational effectiveness and impact.
• Oversees and ensures financial integrity within the organization and is responsible for providing regular reporting.
• Oversees facilities and general operational management business planning activities.
• Ensuring the organization’s good standing with regulative entities (IRS, State compliance) and being responsible for the necessary filings.

Core Proficiencies

• Leadership. Demonstrated track record of effective leadership.
• Decision making. With discernment and the utilization of good judgment, evaluate alternative options in the achievement of anticipated outcomes.
• Organization and planning. Has the ability to prioritize work load and structure tasks to maximize his/her effectiveness and efficiency.
• Integrity. At LiNK, we believe that our reputation is our greatest asset. This position is expected to embody integrity in all his/her work and demonstrate the highest ethical code of conduct.
• Interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to effectively interact with whomever he/she engages with. Is able to connect with those from a diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Communication. Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Possesses the ability to actively listen, encourage constructive dialogue as well as prepare for professional presentations and public speaking.
• Teamwork. LiNK’s office culture is intentionally collaborative and relies on working together as a team. This position would demonstrate a high priority of cooperation and collaboration with others in the office.
• Analysis. Demonstrates keen analytical ability characterized by identifying, assimilating and comprehending the critical elements of various situations while extracting and interpreting implications of course of action.
• Adaptive. Able to be flexible and quick to respond despite changing circumstances or challenges.

Minimum Requirement and Qualifications

• Embody core proficiencies.
• Ability to work effectively with conflicting demands, changing and competing priorities within a fast paced work environment.
• Demonstrated operational leadership and proficiency in areas of structure, processes, protocols, systems, financial management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the areas of budget development/management, projections, financial analysis and reporting requirements.
• Bring inspiration, commitment and passion to the team.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (from an accredited institution) in the field of organizational development, management, business, accounting, or other related fields.
• Masters degree (from an accredited institution) in a related field, preferred.

AND

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory/managerial experience.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in the non-profit or private sector.

Application Instructions

Please send your cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to jobs@libertyinnorthkorea.org.