Bourbon Women is Hiring!  We are looking for a Manager of Branch Operations.  For more information, reach out to Heather Wibbels, Managing Director: heather.wibbels@bourbonwomen.org

Bourbon Women Manager of Branch Operations

Location: Remote / National Office

Reports To: Managing Director

Employment Type: Contract

About the Organization

The Bourbon Women Association is a national nonprofit dedicated to building an educational community of women who enjoy bourbon and spirits. We operate under a hub-and-spoke model, with a central hub responsible for strategic leadership, branding, finance, and national event planning, and local branches (“spokes”) across various regions.

Position Summary

The Manager of Branch Operations will play a pivotal role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Bourbon Women Association’s branches across the U.S. The focus of this position is to assist with branch development, volunteer management, and event planning, ensuring alignment with the national organization’s goals and fostering growth opportunities at the branch level. This role will work closely with the Managing Director and branch ambassadors to provide hands-on guidance, ensure branch success, and drive engagement within local communities. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual eager to grow into a leadership role as the organization expands over the coming years.

Key Responsibilities:

Branch Development and Support (30%)

• Assist in onboarding new branches and ambassadors, including basic training sessions and helping familiarize them with operational processes and tools.
• Conduct periodic check-ins with branches to assess their needs, track performance, and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide support for branch growth initiatives, ensuring branches are prepared to grow into self-sufficient entities.
• Offer guidance on local outreach, volunteer recruitment, and community engagement strategies.

Event Management (25%)

• Provide logistical support to branches in planning and executing local and virtual events, ensuring they align with member interests and national goals.
• Assist in coordinating event promotion through national and local channels such as Eventbrite and social media.
• Help secure event speakers, sponsors, and other resources as needed by branch ambassadors.

Branch Operations and Integration (20%)

• Support the integration of branch operations with national standards, ensuring operational consistency across all branches.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for branch ambassadors to address immediate needs and requests.
• Assist in coordinating communication between the national office and branches to ensure alignment with broader organizational goals.

Volunteer and Community Management (20%)

• Help recruit, train, and support volunteers for branch activities, ensuring they are effectively engaged and motivated.
• Work with branch ambassadors to resolve conflicts and create a positive, collaborative environment for volunteers and members.

Additional Responsibilities (5%)

• Assist with national event planning and provide support for major regional events (e.g., in Kentucky).
• Collaborate with the national communications team to ensure consistent messaging across branches.
• Maintain records of branch performance metrics and contribute feedback to the Operational Plan.

Growth Path

The Manager of Branch Operations will have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities, including more strategic oversight of branches, increased involvement in high-level decision-making, and leadership development. Within 2-3 years, this role is expected to grow into a Director-level position, where the candidate will oversee broader branch strategy, budget management, and overall national alignment.

Key Traits and Competencies

• Empathy and Communication: Ability to understand the needs of branch leaders and volunteers and foster community engagement.
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to handle operational challenges and support branch growth.
• Collaboration and Flexibility: Ability to work collaboratively with a remote team and adapt to diverse branch needs.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail when assisting with event planning and operations.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in volunteer management, community engagement, and event coordination.
• Experience in social media management and communications.
• Familiarity with nonprofit operations, membership-based organizations, and event planning software is a plus.

For more information, reach out to Heather Wibbels, Managing Director: heather.wibbels@bourbonwomen.org