Operations Director

Kyle Fletcher

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all year-round operations including sponsorship, community outreach, communications, and project management
  • Manage and support the Operations team leads
  • Coordinate with Conference Director to ensure seamless transition and execution of events
  • Maintain organizational continuity between events
  • Develop and maintain operational procedures and documentation
  • Manage organizational budget for year-round activities

Meeting & Reporting Requirements:

  • Conduct team meetings no less than once monthly until one month prior to events
  • Increase meeting frequency to weekly when one month out from any event
  • Submit monthly written reports to Board of Directors, preferably after team meetings
  • Submit weekly reports to Board of Directors when one month out from events
  • Collaborate regularly with Conference Director on event planning and execution

Success Metrics:

  • Positive attendee feedback scores
  • On-time execution of tasks and deliverables
  • On or under budget performance
  • Positive volunteer and staff feedback
  • Overall growth of BSides Charlotte main event by attendee count
  • Sponsor retention and acquisition rates
  • Community engagement metrics

Leadership Expectations:

  • Provide directives and guidance to team leads rather than performing operational tasks directly
  • Step in to complete tasks when staffing gaps exist or issues are not being effectively addressed
  • Mentor and develop team leads
  • Ensure accountability across all year-round operations
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive volunteer environment