Operations Specialist
International Rescue Committee · United States of America · Apply by October 31, 2026
About this role
Job Overview: The Operations Specialist is responsible for the coordination of operational functions of the Sacramento office, resulting in a well-functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners. They are the primary point of contact for various functional areas, manage reception, and provide general administrative support. This is a challenging position that requires strong organization, creative problem-solving, a high level of personal initiative, and the ability to work well in a distributed, multicultural, fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Site Director. Major Responsibilities: Safety and Security (S&S) Serve as the office’s primary focal point for day-to-day S&S matters. Coordinate immediate incident management including filing police reports. Report S&S incidents involving covered persons in accordance with established protocols. Develop office-specific S&S onboarding materials, ensuring the provision of S&S briefings to new staff and covered persons. Organize a minimum of one emergency evacuation exercise at office or program site level per year and other appropriate trainings informed by Security Risk Assessment…