Tech Center Director

JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Tech Center  is responsible for leading all Operational aspects of the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center.  They maintain exceptional communication with the Chief Impact Officer and the Sr. Director of Partnerships, to ensure proper operations of Tech Center Initiatives. Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes for Tech Center Initiatives. The Director of Tech Center  actively pursues strategic and operational opportunities in order to raise awareness, create valuable partnerships, increase funding and create community at the Tech Center.  They bring these opportunities to the Chief Impact Officer and Director of Impact Partnerships to implement. The Director of Tech Center  oversees and manages the Tech Team to execute Tech Center daily activities while maintaining safety, community relations (partner, parent, students), legal, inventory procedures. 

***PAY RATE: $110,000-$125,000 PER YEAR ***

ABOUT THE SOLA FOUNDATION 

The SoLa Foundation, a philanthropic arm of SoLa Impact, is a beacon of hope in South Los Angeles, striving to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through education, economic mobility, and community development. Rooted in the belief that opportunity should be accessible to all, the SoLa Foundation provides a pathway to success for underserved Black and Brown communities. By providing scholarships, mentorship programs, and support for local schools and nonprofits, the SoLa Foundation bridges the gap between potential and opportunity for underprivileged youth. We call this, “Doing Well by Doing Good.” 

Our commitment to creating lasting change has garnered much recognition, including being named the 2023 CA State Nonprofit of the Year and receiving the prestigious Oprah Foundation grant. Joining our mission-driven team offers a chance to be part of something bigger, a dynamic environment where passion meets purpose, and every contribution makes a tangible difference in the lives of others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversee, and support the development of the Tech Center  strategy for building and maintaining programs and activities that will have a positive impact on the community.
• Build and maintain relationships with members of the community, key individuals, and other organizations.
• Serve as a point of contact for neighboring businesses, institutions, and communities.
• Be the principal ambassador for the company, responsible for sharing its vision with the local community

• Develop, implement, train, and oversee processes for Tech Center/Social Impact Initiatives.
• Oversee and manage the execution of Tech Center daily activities while maintaining safety, community relations (partner, parent, students), legal, inventory procedures. 
• Lead support on Tech Center-CRM Systems and Integration
• Eventbrite, Website, Sign Ups
• Student Project and Portfolio Management: Storage
• Actively pursue strategic and operational opportunities in order to raise awareness, create valuable partnerships, increase funding and create community at the Tech Center. Bring these opportunities to the Chief Impact Officer and Director of Impact Partnerships to implement. 

• Oversee & maintain the Tech Center facility, ensuring it is running at top performance, and “Show Ready” at all times. 
• Oversee the organization of community outreach programs and coordination of special events that promote products, services, and ideas of the company.
• Attend relevant events and activities to represent the company and build strong relationships with key community members.
• Respond to inquiries from community members and other parties, and recruit knowledgeable spokespeople or information sources for assistance when needed.
• Build and promote cross-functional relationships within the company.
• Oversee the social and online communication platforms with the marketing team.
• At the moment coaching of employees, youth, and community partners.
• Collaborate with key SoLa Foundation and SoLa Impact teams to execute mid, and year end reporting. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years’ experience required 
• BA is Business Administration and Management, or comparable experience.
• Experience Managing teams of employees, and youth in an educational space. 
• Operational knowledge & experience required

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficient in MS Office, GSuite
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; excellent follow through.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to collaborate with others and utilize knowledge and resources to identify quality solutions.
• Well-developed time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Highly organized, resourceful, proactive, creative, detail-oriented, and critical thinking skills required; willingness and ability to learn quickly and on-the-fly.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to present information in a concise and easily understood manner.
• Passionate about our mission.

At SoLa Impact, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. We foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace, collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, and accountability. We are looking to bring someone on board as soon as possible. We provide a rewarding and challenging environment. We expect a lot, but give a lot in return. Strongly prefer candidates local to Los Angeles as no relocation assistance will be provided. All qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

SoLa Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SoLa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.