Director of Operations

Location: New Haven, CT
Reports to: EVP, Operations

About Us

AdvanceCT is a small but high-performing team of 20 people, focused on driving business growth and economic development across the state of Connecticut. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, supportive environment where everyone contributes to our shared success. AdvanceCT is a winner of the HBJ 2026 “Best Places to Work” award.

About the Role

The Director of Operations should be an organized, detail-oriented, proactive problem-solver to help us run efficiently behind the scenes, supporting our mission to grow jobs and economic opportunity for Connecticut residents. The Director of Operations will provide planning, coordination, and oversight of the organization’s core operational functions, including finance, human resources, information technology, facilities, and board administration, and provide general administrative support. The Director of Operations collaborates with external vendors and internal teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. It is an ideal role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, has strong organization skills and attention to accuracy, works efficiently, and is capable of multitasking and broad organizational responsibility. 

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of experience in an administrative or operations role; nonprofit experience preferred. Will consider for either the Associate Director or Director level, depending on experience.
• Familiarity with finance, human resources, facilities, IT, board administration, and/or nonprofit workflows in a small company environment.
• Proficiency with tools including Teams, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); SugarCRM.
• Comfort with working independently and handling sensitive information with discretion.

To Apply

AdvanceCT is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion; it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, origin, gender, identity, orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume to humanresources@advancect.org.