IT Manager

Community Anti Drug Coalitions of America

$75K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of progressive IT experience, including 2+ years in leadership
  • Experience in AI adoption and implementation
  • Proven expertise in cybersecurity planning
  • IT budget management and vendor relationship skills
  • Familiar with CRM and database management
  • Strong project management abilities with tools like Asana or Monday.com
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Ensure system uptime, security, and performance
  • Serve as primary escalation point for technical support
  • Develop and implement cybersecurity policies
  • Monitor for threats and lead incident response
  • Lead AI initiatives to improve operational efficiency
  • Ensure security and optimization of website and digital tools
  • Manage organizational database integrity and security
  • Oversee vendor relationships and negotiate contracts
  • Develop and manage the annual IT budget
  • Collaborate with all departments to understand technology needs

Benefits

  • Key leadership role in a mission-driven organization
  • Ownership of impactful technology projects
  • Opportunity to shape technology strategy
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Competitive salary and potential work flexibility
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We are a nonprofit association of approximately 35 employees seeking a talented and driven IT Manager to lead our technology operations. This is a high-impact, growth-oriented role for a seasoned IT professional who is ready to take full ownership of our technology environment, champion AI-driven modernization, and serve as a strategic partner to organizational leadership.

Position Details

Reports To: Vice President, Finance and IT

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Work Arrangement: On Site

Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Operations
  • Ensure system uptime, security, and performance across all platforms and end-user devices
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for internal helpdesk and technical support needs


Cybersecurity
  • Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls
  • Monitor for threats and vulnerabilities; lead incident response as needed
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and security best practices relevant to nonprofit operations


AI & Digital Innovation
  • Lead the organization's AI initiatives, identifying and implementing tools that improve operational efficiency
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to leadership
  • Champion digital transformation efforts and build staff technology literacy


Website & Digital Tools
  • Ensure that the company's website and digital tools are secure, highly available, optimized for performance, and seamlessly integrated with other core business systems
  • Manage integrations between CRM, AMS, LMS, and other member-facing platforms


Data & Database Management
  • Manage organizational databases and ensure data integrity, accessibility, and security
  • Support reporting and analytics needs across departments


Vendor & Contract Management
  • Manage relationships with outsourced MSP and other technology service providers, consultants, and vendors.
  • Negotiate and oversee software licenses, SLAs, and IT-related contracts


Budget Management
  • Develop, manage, and report on the annual IT budget
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising capability or security
  • Build business cases for technology investments and present to leadership


Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate closely with staff across all departments to understand technology needs and deliver effective solutions
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology strategy


Qualifications

Required
  • 5-7 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management capacity
  • Experience leading or managing AI adoption and implementation initiatives
  • Proven track record in cybersecurity planning and implementation
  • Experience managing IT budgets and vendor relationships
  • Familiarity with CRM and database management systems
  • Strong project management skills; experience with tools such as Asana, Monday.com, or similar
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, service-oriented mindset


Preferred
  • Experience working in a nonprofit, association, or mission-driven organization
  • Familiarity with Association Management Software netForum (AMS) and Learning Management Systems Docebo (LMS)
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified, PMP, or similar)


Why Join Us
  • Be a key leader in a collaborative, mission-driven organization
  • Take ownership of meaningful technology projects with real organizational impact
  • Competitive salary and hybrid work flexibility
  • Opportunity to shape the organization's technology strategy from the ground up

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