Chief Operating Officer

JCCs of North America • Long Beach, CA

88d • $120,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) plays a pivotal role in translating the agency's vision into day-to-day execution. The COO turns the agency's strategic vision into actionable plans, ensuring that operations align with long-term goals. The COO is expected to lead department heads, foster collaboration, and ensure that communication flows effectively across the organization. The position requires a strategic and dynamic leader with keen interpersonal skills, a strong background in process optimization, operational management, and efficiency improvements, and experience integrating technology solutions to enhance operational performance and service delivery.

Requirements

• Experience in the non-profit sector
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Experience as a COO in the non-profit sector
• Effective leadership, team management, and organizational skills
• Strong operational expertise and experience in overseeing internal functions and program implementation
• Proven ability to oversee the development of program plans and coordinate between them
• Proficiency in financial management, including working with the CFO on budgeting and financial reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in data-driven decision-making

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees such as an MBA, MPA, or other relevant graduate degrees. Degrees in law, social work, or related fields are also considered
• Knowledge of Jewish history, culture, values, and contemporary challenges facing the Jewish community

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations intern to the facility
• Provide oversight to Marketing, Membership, and Operations management
• Task Coordination between the Senior Directors responsible for Marketing, Membership, Fund Development, and Operations management for key events, including the October Gala fundraising event
• Undertake operations development including, working with executive staff to develop new program plans
• Work with C-Suite in managing and executing the strategic plan for the organization and has on-going strategic conversation and collaborations with C-Suite and BOD with regular data and reporting
• In coordination with the CEO, create and implement new job performance objectives for assessment, and drive accountability across them
• Act as a bridge between departments, the COO ensures that communication flows effectively and that teams are aligned
• Collaborate with CEO and CFO to manage budgets, optimize costs, and ensure financial health
• Initiates and implements process improvement strategies relating to workflow, quality of programming, safety, and experience

Benefits

• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience ($120,000 to $125,000)
• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and observance of Jewish holidays
• Additional Perks: Opportunities for professional development, networking, and participation in Jewish communal events and conferences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree