Operations Associate

Job Title: Operations Associate, Partnerships

Department: Partner Solutions

Location: Hybrid, preferably based in Washington, DC; or Hybrid in Durham, NC; or Remote in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, or Virginia

Who We Are

Today’s societal challenges are more complex, interconnected, and urgent than ever. Sunflower Services is comprised of over 240 professionals with deep expertise in the philanthropic sector. We provide support services to fiscal sponsors and intermediaries—and their hundreds of mission-driven projects—that are creating meaningful change. We welcome jobseekers who are motivated by results and driven by impact. For a list of current job openings at Sunflower, please visit our LinkedIn page.

Sunflower Services is an independent, nonprofit-owned Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to providing operational excellence to nonprofit and social impact organizations. Sunflower delivers integrated solutions in finance, HR, grants management, compliance, and other administrative areas, helping mission-driven organizations and changemakers focus on what matters most: their impact.

Position Overview

The Operations Associate provides operational and administrative support to Partner Solutions client-facing operations and senior leaders. This team member will take direction from and sit on the Partnerships team and will have the chance to work on initiatives with colleagues across the firm to support these efforts.

This position generally reports to an Associate Director, Partner Solutions.

What You’ll Do

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative and logistical support to partner non-profit leadership
• Act as a central coordinator for all incoming partner non-profit communications, directing and escalating to appropriate stakeholders as appropriate
• Troubleshoot day-to-day issues, identify opportunities for improvement, and raise issues to stakeholders
• Other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned
  
  
  

Operational Support

• Support general administrative budget management, supporting the timely and efficient administration of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes
• Support regular and ad hoc data management and reporting efforts
• Provide project management and support of discrete initiatives as requested, including process improvement and development, board meeting prep, and metrics and accountability support
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 2-3 years of relevant work or internship experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with operational and administrative support and CRM database management
• Familiarity with the model of fiscal sponsorship, preferred
• Shown interest in philanthropy, nonprofits, foundation operations and management, preferred
• Appreciation for efficient processes and a desire to improve them
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage towards multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use available resources and feedback to continually pivot, adapt, and grow
• High attention to detail and process oriented
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with diverse teams and audiences
  
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. Our salary ranges are based on national compensation benchmarks of similar sized companies in professional services. This position is eligible for an annual bonus at 3% of the annual salary.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a flexible spending account and health savings account, in addition to a 401k with a company match, and commuter benefits.

We give generous paid time off, with 16 days of vacation time, 10 days of personal time, 20 hours of volunteer time, 11 company holidays, and 4 optional holidays.

We support work-life balance with parental leave, UrbanSitter membership, Employee Resource Groups, and fitness and telecommunications reimbursements.

We value growth and development with options for education reimbursement and professional development.

We also offer disability, life insurance, additional voluntary insurances, and access to Teladoc and Health Advocate.

Work at Sunflower Services

Submit a resume and cover letter. The application deadline for this position is March 27th, 2026. The deadline to apply may be shortened or extended depending on business needs.

Location Requirements

This is a full-time position. The position can operate on a hybrid schedule, preferably based in our Washington, DC office. It can also operate on a hybrid schedule in our Durham, NC office, or it can be fully remote from the following locations: Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, or Virginia.

If a new hire is within proximity of our Washington, DC or Durham, NC offices, the expectation during onboarding (~90 days) is that you come into the office a minimum of 3 days per week. After this onboarding period, employees can then come into the office on a more flexible schedule with the remaining days worked at home/remotely.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time
  
  
  

We will make reasonable accommodations under the guidelines of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Sunflower Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to race, gender, disability status, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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