
We are HIRING: Operations Office
Position Description for Operations Officer
Status: Full-time
Location: Lima, Peru
Supervisor: Executive Director
Effective Date: 1 May 2025
Summary: The operations officer is responsible for providing day-to-day organizational
operations support under the direction of the executive director. These responsibilities include
marketing & communications, systems management, Board and volunteer support. In addition,
this position closely coordinates and collaborates with the Peru-based deputy director and
program officer positions.
A. Operations
- Marketing & Communications (50%)
- Email: review info@help-peru on a regular basis, respond to general requests and
forward specific requests to appropriate staff, as needed. - Web page: manage and update web page at least bi-annually by securing, reviewing,
and adding/deleting content. - Lead preparation of annual report in collaboration with staff.
- Update corporate presentation as needed but at least annually.
- Newsletter: prepare and distribute newsletter three (3) times a year.
- Social media: regularly post content on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
- Draft content for press releases, as requested.
- Prepare and/or coordinate preparation of marketing print materials (brochures,
pamphlets, etc.). - Provide support for the annual GALA and other special events.
- Systems Management (35%)
- Manage and update donor database and corresponding platforms (e.g. Givergy,
Bloomerang, Fundraise Up, etc.). - Ensure donor tax receipts are sent in a timely manner.
- Provide support to the program unit in the development of tools & methodologies for
monitoring & evaluation, financial, and budgeting purposes. - Manage and keep updated all on-line filing/storage of documents (Dropbox, google
docs) in coordination with staff.
- Volunteers (5%)
- Provide oversight and guidance to all U.S.-based and virtual volunteers, as needed.
- Special events – secure volunteers for special events.
- Secure volunteers for operations support (social media, web page, presentations,
marketing & communications, information technology).
B. Board Support (5%)
- Board and Committee meetings
Inform Board members and committee chairs of all meetings at least one week ahead of
time, schedule meetings and distribute zoom invites, as required.
Provide meeting packet (agenda, attachments) to board members at least 5 days before
meetings.
Distribute draft meeting minutes to board members within three days of meeting
conclusion. - Board communications
Respond to board members’ requests for information within 48 hours and refer specific
requests to the executive director (ED), as needed.
C. Other (5%)
* Provide other support, as requested by the executive director.
Requirements:
Bi-lingual English (C2) & Spanish
Minimum university degree in related field; master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ direct work experience related to marketing &
communications and systems management with nonprofit organizations,
multilateral organizations, or CRS programs
Detailed oriented
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience using various marketing & communications and fundraising
platforms and tools
This position is home-based with virtual and in-person team meetings (may be transitioned to
office-based).
Monthly gross salary range: S/6,000 to S/6,500 PEN depending on education and
experience plus required employer contributions (CTS, gratificaciones).
Send both Cover Letter and Resume/CV with Operations Director in subject line to: info@help-
peru.org
Application deadline is 28 March 2025.