Business Manager

Nonprofit Description

The International Alliance for Invitational Education is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Invitational Education, an ethical approach to fostering well-being in educational environments. Focusing on students, educators, administrators, support staff, and parents, the organization emphasizes creating, maintaining, and enhancing learning spaces that prioritize trust, respect, optimism, and care. By advocating this holistic approach, the Alliance seeks to make education more inclusive and impactful for all involved.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Manager to join our team. In this entry-level role, you will support the day-to-day operational and administrative functions of the organization, helping to ensure that our mission-driven programs run smoothly and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about the non-profit sector who wants to build a foundation in organizational management and operations.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist in the day-to-day administrative and operational activities of the organization.

· Support budget tracking, expense reporting, and basic financial record-keeping under the guidance of senior staff.

· Coordinate scheduling, meetings, and communications across departments and with external stakeholders.

· Help prepare reports, presentations, and documents for leadership and board meetings.

· Maintain organized filing systems and databases for organizational records.

· Assist with grant administration tasks, including tracking deliverables and deadlines.

· Support HR functions such as onboarding new staff and coordinating volunteer activities.

· Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and recommend solutions.

· Liaise with vendors, donors, and community partners in a professional manner.

· Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

Required:

· Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or equivalent tools.

· Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the non-profit sector.

· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred:

· Prior internship or volunteer experience in a non-profit or community-based organization.

· Familiarity with donor management or CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Bloomerang).

· Basic understanding of non-profit financial practices and grant reporting.

· Experience with project coordination or event planning.

What We Offer

· A collaborative, mission-driven work environment.

· Mentorship and professional development opportunities.

· Competitive non-profit compensation and benefits package.

· Meaningful work with real community impact.

· Flexible scheduling and a supportive team culture.