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Deputy Director

Full-Time, Exempt | Reports to: Executive Director 

Annual Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience

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Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Deputy Director is an operational leader who partners closely with the Executive Director to advance NHJCDN’s strategic and organizational priorities. This role brings financial acumen to the organization, providing direct oversight of the bookkeeper and annual audit process, while supporting key strategic management functions — including annual goal-setting and multi-year strategic planning — that allow the ED to focus on external leadership, field visibility, and fundraising. In FY27, the Deputy Director will be instrumental in stabilizing operations, managing the development of a new Strategic Plan, and overseeing the rollout of the internal planning infrastructure the Network needs to sustain its growth. 

Financial & Bookkeeping Support 

  • Oversees the bookkeeper in maintaining accurate, timely financial records 
  • Manage state invoicing processes, ensuring documentation and deadlines are met 
  • Manage monthly financial reporting preparation with the bookkeeping agency and review with Treasurer for the Board of Directors 
  • Maintain organized records for contracts, grants, and financial agreements 
  • Oversee annual Audit process  

 

Board & Governance Support 

  • Manage logistics for all Board and committee meetings, including scheduling, ensuring timely preparation of materials, and room setup (in-person or virtual) 
  • Support the ED in executing board governance improvement priorities, coordinating logistics for board recruitment, onboarding, and related governance activities as directed 
  • Maintain board and committee records including meeting minutes, meeting packets, member contact information, term tracking, and conflict-of-interest filings 

 

Office & IT Management 

  • Serve as primary point of contact for IT support vendors and building management 
  • Manage organizational software accounts, equipment inventory, and technology onboarding for new staff 
  • Oversee office management functions including supplies, mail, and vendor relationships 

 

Team & Organizational Management 

  • Ensure priority HR audit recommendations are implemented, including updated job descriptions, handbook revisions, and compensation changes 
  • Support HR administration including benefits coordination and onboarding logistics in partnership with the ED, HR consultants, bookkeeping agency, and payroll company. 
  • Manage relationships with organizational consultants as assigned, including coordinating scopes of work, tracking hours and deliverables, and serving as primary point of contact 
  • Manage time tracking, as well as personnel files, in the human resources platform and oversee payroll submission with benefits administration 
  • Ensure organizational systems (Asana, SharePoint, annual planning rhythms) are in consistent use across all staff by end of FY27, working with the fractional Chief of Staff to implement recommendations and adjust as needed 
  • Support Executive Director in annual planning processes including goal-setting, budget development, and Board approval, and quarterly all-staff progress meetings 
  • Create presentations, meeting materials, and remarks for the Executive Director as needed 
  • Oversee onboarding of new staff  
  • Plan and facilitate all-staff meetings, team retreats, and other organization-wide events 

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of operations experience in a nonprofit, government, or small organization  
  • Experience with financial operations, including managing an annual budget, bookkeeping, and the annual audit process 
  • Familiarity with juvenile justice, diversion, or youth-serving systems strongly preferred 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; comfortable managing multiple priorities 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams); comfort learning new software 
  • Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential personnel and financial information 
  • Positive, mission-oriented attitude; ability to support colleagues across all levels of the organization 
  • New Hampshire residency or willingness to relocate strongly preferred. This is a hybrid position but work hours must be completed within the state of New Hampshire; travel to site visits, events and training required 

The Network will consider all qualified applicants from people of all races, colors, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with different abilities, and does not discriminate on the basis of these or any other characteristics protected by law.