About Liberation Ventures

Liberation Ventures (LV) is building the power to win federal, comprehensive reparations for Black Americans. LV is a field catalyst and intermediary, and exists to support the incredible field of people and organizations across the country building momentum toward that north star. LV is guided by five organizational beliefs.

LV’s three pillars of work include:

• Mobilizing abundant resources by investing in organizations that accelerate the reparations movement & co-creating grantmaking strategies with practitioners in the field 
• Spreading irresistible narratives by building narrative power, amplifying the stories of our movement, and framing reparations as the issue of our time
• Strengthening movement capacity through relationship and connective tissue building, research, and tailored organizational development support

Liberation Ventures is laying the groundwork to secure racial repair, at scale, in our lifetime. LV is building a multiracial democracy that works for all of us – and realizing a dream in our name, where reparations for Black people unlock true belonging for us all. To find out more about LV’s work, visit Liberation Ventures’ website.

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Position Summary 

Liberation Ventures is seeking a detail-oriented, highly adaptable Operations Manager to play a key role in maintaining internal systems and supporting organizational infrastructure. This fully remote position is ideal for a systems-minded, hands-on professional who thrives behind the scenes—someone who can move fluidly between strategic thinking and tactical execution, and who takes pride in building the operational backbone that enables collective success.

The Operations Manager will lead the day-to-day implementation of core functions across finance, vendor and contract management, systems administration, people operations, and special projects. This role reports to the Vice President of Operations and works closely with program staff, external partners, and the broader team to sustain and strengthen the infrastructure of a fast-growing, mission-driven organization. This is an opportunity to help power a national movement for racial justice by making reparations common sense and common place, ensuring the systems behind that work are strong, equitable, and aligned with LV’s vision of a multiracial democracy rooted in repair.

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Why This Role

Operations at Liberation Ventures isn’t just about keeping the trains running—it’s about building the tracks for the future we want to live in. This role is ideal for someone who is energized by structure and strategy, and excited by the chance to build systems that align operations with values at every level. The Operations Manager will have the rare opportunity to design and sustain internal infrastructure that doesn’t just support the mission—but embodies it. This is not a back-office role in the traditional sense. It’s a front-row seat to one of the most urgent and visionary social movements of our time. From reimagining how we compensate and care for staff, to aligning vendor relationships with our values, to ensuring our infrastructure is as liberatory as our vision—this is a chance to do operations differently. 

For the right person, this is a unique opportunity to:

• Stretch and grow within a nimble, ambitious organization committed to deep learning and rapid iteration
• Translate values into practice by designing operational systems that align with our belief in liminal space—that our internal structures should be as imaginative and bold as the future we’re fighting for
• Engage directly with the reparations movement, gaining behind-the-scenes insight into one of the most critical racial justice efforts of our time
• Work alongside a deeply committed team that values care, transparency, rigor, and joy in equal measure
• Help shape what’s next for our institutions and society, rather than defending the status quo

We’re looking for someone who sees systems as a canvas for justice—who finds meaning in making things work well, and who knows that liberation is in the details.

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Core Responsibilities

• Finance & Expense Management (25%)
  
  • Manage core finance operations, including billing, invoicing, credit card reconciliation, and expense tracking.
  • Ensure accurate documentation to support clean audits and timely financial reporting
  • Monitor payment schedules and confirm that vendor billing aligns with contract terms and deliverables.
  • Coordinate with external accountants and the VP of Operations to support monthly close and financial compliance.
• Vendor & Contract Management (25%)
  • Serve as the point of contact for vendor and consultant onboarding, including the collection of required documentation (e.g., W-9s, ACH forms, demographic data).
  • Manage the full contract lifecycle: receive requests from team members, draft contracts for internal review, route for signature via DocuSign, and ensure accurate digital filing.
  • Track contract terms, deliverables, and expiration dates to ensure timely renewals and aligned billing.
• Systems & Administration (20%)
  • Maintain and improve core operational platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Asana, and password management tools).
  • Draft and regularly update standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support consistency and clarity across workflows.
  • Provide general tech support to staff; liaise with external IT consultants as needed.
• HR & People Operations (15%)
  • Lead hiring logistics including job posting, scheduling, and candidate communications.
  • Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for new staff and consultants.
  • Support the implementation of equitable, human-centered, and values-aligned HR practices in collaboration with the VP of Operations.
  • Support the annual review and revision of the employee handbook and other organizational policies.
• Special Projects & Organizational Support (15%)
  • Provide logistical and administrative support for internal meetings, retreats, and events.
  • Identify operational gaps and emerging needs; research solutions and present recommendations (e.g., streamlining contract workflows, identifying a more efficient Google Drive organization process, recommending a new knowledge management system, researching multiple entity models to consider, incorporating AI responsibly and with integrity ).
  • Lead or support cross-functional projects to improve organizational effectiveness, infrastructure, and culture.
  • Secure tools, vendors, or consultants as needed to meet team priorities.

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Key Qualifications

Mission and Values Alignment: cares deeply about LV’s mission, and can speak passionately, clearly, and personally about the imperative of our work

• Deep belief in Liberation Ventures’ mission
• Demonstrated commitment to LV’s beliefs in practice. 
• Strong understanding of LV’s field of work — racial, economic, and gender justice and their intersections, and the systems and structures that cause ongoing harm in these areas.
• Able to hold multiple truths at the same time related to running a liberatory organization within a capitalist system, and able to take decisive action from that position.

Exceptional relationship builder: can build trust quickly with all different types of people, across lines of difference, especially race

• Able to see, name, and navigate power and privilege dynamics in a group and contribute to a working environment where all people are equally valued, feel cared for, and are accountable to each other.
• Track record of building strong partnerships with team members at all levels of an organization; relational, collaborative approach to management and leadership.
• Hands-on and extremely low ego with a strong all-hands mindset—willing to pitch in at every level to move critical work forward.

Exceptional project management skills: strong attention to detail, and can effectively manage equitable, streamlined processes with multiple stakeholders

• Highly organized with a consistent track record of managing multiple workstreams and staying ahead of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to build and maintain systems, manage timelines, and coordinate across internal and external stakeholders.
• Attentive to detail and accountable to others; can operate at a quick pace with minimal oversight.
• Manage multiple contractors to deliver high-quality, timely, aligned services to Liberation Ventures 

Comfort with ambiguity and learning new things; able to approach new questions and challenges with excitement, hustle, and curiosity – maintains a positive attitude of “I’ll figure it out!”

• Able to get smart on new topics quickly and figure out how to do things one doesn’t yet know how to do
• Process- and systems-minded, with experience creating and improving workflows that enhance clarity, efficiency, and equity across an organization.
• Resourceful and solutions-oriented, with the grit and follow-through to drive projects forward independently and troubleshoot creatively when obstacles arise.

Clear and structured thinker and communicator: Highly observant and able to synthesize information into clear insights to communicate internally and externally

• Exceptional analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Adaptable and grounded, able to navigate ambiguity with ease and remain steady amid shifting priorities.

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Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary range for the position is $95,000 - $125,000, dependent on experience. Liberation Ventures provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes unlimited paid time off, employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums, employer contributions to a 401(k) plan, and access to health and flexible spending accounts. 

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Work Environment

This position is open to candidates in any location in the US. Liberation Ventures has a flexible, remote working environment. This position requires some travel; approximately 1-2 trips per quarter, including team retreats if this person is not based in NYC.

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How to Apply

We only accept online applications. 

Please note: No phone calls please. Only those selected to participate in our hiring process will be contacted.

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Equal Opportunity Employment

Liberation Ventures is deeply committed to equity and envisions a just and fair society where everyone can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. As part of our dedication to fostering a more inclusive world, we are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any team member or applicant on the basis of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. Liberation Ventures is steadfast in creating and sustaining a diverse, multicultural working environment that reflects our core values.

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