About Radius
Radius is a place-based community transformation initiative built on a simple conviction: poverty is not a lack of programs, it's the presence of conditions that hold people back — and communities themselves, not outside institutions, are the ones who transform those conditions. Radius works alongside local leaders across our markets — Grand Rapids/West Michigan, Wichita, Oklahoma City, and Dallas — organized around the Seven Human Essentials: economic opportunity, transportation, education, safe and affordable housing, non-predatory financial tools, health and wellness, and relationships.
We don't parachute in with answers. We invest in the people closest to the problem and build the frameworks, standards, and rhythms that let their work compound across markets.
The Role
Radius is entering an exciting stage of growth, with a proven strategy, strong partnerships, and a track record of success across markets. As Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of the organization by helping translate that success into a scalable, enduring operating model.
Working side-by-side with the Managing Director, you will help build the systems, rhythms, and standards that enable Radius to expand its reach and effectiveness. This is a unique opportunity to gain deep exposure to every aspect of the initiative, from market development and partnership strategy to execution in the field, while creating the operational foundation that supports long-term growth.
You will not manage from a distance. You will be in the work, in the markets, beside the Managing Director — and over time, you will hold more of the operating model yourself.
How You Will Contribute
Project and program management across the initiative
Lead ongoing prioritization across workstreams.
Develop and maintain knowledge management systems across the Radius Initiatives
Drive a product team operating rhythm
Run the operational side of Radius strategy; providing the systems and checkpoints to ensure the investments team partners on strategy through its frameworks mandate
Operationalize market strategy alignment by administering standards and running the market cadence that keeps four markets aligned to one strategy
Lead internal strategy coordination for other Stand Together initiatives aligned to Radius goals
Own relay operations — tracking market-based solutions through their stages across markets — ensuring local experimentation stays local
Steward the shared protocols for partnership— common signals, measures, and portability standards that travel across markets while implementations stay local
Run coordination for external communications, including presentation preparation
Ensure a high degree of execution across the executive support function
Track funder commitments as an input to development and portfolio planning
Interface with the Stand Together Foundation Investments team to deliver market-side operational data.
Own the Operating System
Strategy Organization
Portfolio and Product Operations
Cross-Functional Coordination
What You Will Bring
8+ years of operations leadership experience, including a strong track record of designing, improving, and scaling operational systems across multiple sites, markets, or regions.
Exceptional systems-thinking skills with the ability to build structures, processes, and operating rhythms that increase effectiveness without creating unnecessary complexity. You know how to create clarity, accountability, and consistency while keeping teams agile and mission-focused.
A builder's mindset paired with a learner's curiosity. You are energized by understanding how successful work happens in practice, translating it into repeatable systems, and continuously improving it over time.
Strong alignment with community-centered approaches to change. You believe lasting progress is driven by local leaders and community members, and you can balance operational excellence with deep respect for local context, relationships, and decision-making.
Experience working in collaborative, matrixed environments, with the ability to build trust, navigate multiple stakeholder relationships, and drive alignment across teams and leaders.
Highly adaptable and hands-on, with a willingness to spend significant time in the field learning, building relationships, and supporting execution alongside partners and internal leaders.
Excellent communication, project management, and execution skills, with the ability to move seamlessly between strategy and implementation in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to Radius markets (Grand Rapids, Wichita, Oklahoma City, Dallas) and to spend meaningful time working alongside the Managing Director in the field.
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
Standout Candidates Will Bring
What We Offer
Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,400 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of operations leadership experience
- Experience designing, improving, and scaling operational systems across multiple sites, markets, or regions
- Exceptional systems-thinking skills and ability to build effective operating structures, processes, and rhythms
- Strong alignment with community-centered approaches to change
- Experience working in collaborative, matrixed environments
- Highly adaptable and hands-on, with willingness to spend significant time in the field
- Excellent communication, project management, and execution skills
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to Radius markets
- Alignment with Stand Together’s vision, principles, and values
- Experience in community development, social enterprise, economic mobility, or other place-based work
What We Do
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that partners with America's boldest changemakers to tackle the root causes of the country's biggest problems. By providing funding, a unique network, and a proven management playbook, they empower nonprofit leaders, educators, and activists to drive lasting solutions in areas like education, economic opportunity, and community development, ultimately helping people realize their full potential and live lives of meaning.
