Chief Operating Officer

OUR JUST FUTURE • Portland, OR

7d • $134,000 - $162,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The COO will be a cornerstone leader at Our Just Future-building the internal systems that allow our mission, staff, and community impact to thrive. This is an opportunity for a seasoned operational leader to help shape the next chapter of a mission-driven organization deeply committed to justice, housing stability, and community well-being.

The Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Director for Operations (COO) is a senior executive leader responsible for overseeing and integrating OJF's core internal functions, including Finance, Budgeting, Contracting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities and Asset Management, and Resource Development. The COO partners closely with the Executive Director and Departmental Leaders to ensure strong, efficient, and mission-aligned operations across the organization.

This new position is designed to strengthen internal business systems, support staff more effectively, and advance sustainable budgeting and financial practice. The COO will play a central role in guiding OJF into its next stage of organizational maturity and impact.

The COO is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and supports the Executive Director in the development and implementation of strategic plans, action plans, and long-term organizational sustainability.

Requirements

• Advanced degree preferred but not required.
• Significant leadership experience overseeing some or all of the following areas for 3 years or more: 1. Finance and Nonprofit Accounting 2. Affordable Housing Finance 3. Facilities and Asset Management 4. Information Technology and Business Systems 5. Human Resources 6. Nonprofit Operations 7. Resource Development
• Demonstrated experience building and strengthening organizational systems in growing or complex nonprofit environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage change, and support organizational growth.
• Experience with sustainable budgeting, multi-year financial planning, and funder compliance.
• Strong strategic thinking paired with practical project management competency and operational execution.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to equity and justice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A working understanding of Risk Management, Information Technology Management (not IT expertise), and Asset Management.
• A demonstrated understanding of racial equity and racial justice work and how to apply an equity lens in the development of policies, practices, and compensation plans.
• The position requires strong attention to detail and collaboration with internal and external teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in housing, homelessness, social services, or community development strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director in advancing OJF's mission and long-term vision.
• Lead the development and execution of internal operational strategy aligned with OJF's Strategic and Action Plans.
• Translate strategic priorities into operational systems, budgets, staffing structures, and performance measures.
• Support organizational change management and guide the agency through growth and system transformation.
• Directly supervise senior leaders responsible for finance, IT, HR, facilities/offices, and related internal functions.
• Ensure strong performance management, communication, accountability, and professional growth across internal teams.
• Provide regular reporting to the Executive Director and participate in leadership and Board engagement as appropriate.
• Provide executive oversight of organizational finance, budgeting, and fiscal compliance in coordination with the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Team.
• Lead sustainable budgeting practices, including multi-year projections and scenario planning.
• Oversee contract management, fiscal reporting, audits, and funder compliance.
• Strengthen coordination between program operations and financial systems to support mission delivery and financial sustainability.
• Partner closely with finance staff and external partners on financial controls and risk management.
• Oversee human resources systems in coordination with the Human Resources Manager, including hiring, retention, performance management, compensation, compliance, and staff development.
• Promote a healthy, inclusive, and value-centered organizational culture that supports staff success and well-being.
• Ensure strong supervisory systems and professional development for managers and teams.
• Support leadership in navigating workforce change, growth, and complexity.
• Guide the development and continuous improvement of IT and business systems across the organization.
• Ensure technology and business systems support program effectiveness, data integrity, and staff efficiency.
• Oversee operational infrastructure and business process improvement.
• Oversee facilities and commercial property asset management, ensuring safe, functional, and mission-aligned workspaces in collaboration with the Office Manager.
• Support facilities planning tied to organizational growth, program delivery, and staff needs.
• Collaborate with fundraising and development leadership to ensure financial systems support resource development goals.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for grants, contracts, and fundraising initiatives.
• Align operational capacity with growth in contributed and earned revenue.

Benefits

• Employer paid premiums for employee health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Flexible spending accounts for health and for dependent care.
• Employer paid premiums for short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k retirement plan with a 2% employer match after three months of employment.
• Generous paid time off, 13 paid holidays, a floating birthday holiday and the ability to maintain a great work/life balance.
• A six-week paid sabbatical after every seven years of consecutive employment with Our Just Future.
• Access to an employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees