Chief Operating Officer

La Casita Center•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The COO is a pivotal member of our team responsible for overseeing daily operations and internal functions to ensure organizational efficiency and alignment with our mission. Working closely with the Executive Director, Equipo De Apoyo, and the Board, the COO helps shape and implement operations management, strategic plans, guide team leadership, and provide financial oversight. This role is essential to sustaining the organization and fostering meaningful, lasting connections within the Latinx community.

Requirements

Mission-driven mindset and alignment with organization’s values
Capacity to prioritize, meet deadlines, and delegate tasks
Expertise in developing, managing, and analyzing budgets and financial reports
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Excel program and spreadsheet development
Strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into operational plans
Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field required
At least five to ten years related experience preferred
Fluency in Spanish language required

Responsibilities

Assists the Executive Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring smooth workflow and efficiency across all teams
Identifies and implements strategies to improve internal processes and systems, enhancing the organization's overall effectiveness
Fosters a positive work culture and supports staff development
Collaborates with the Executive Director and board to develop and implement the organization's strategic plan and annual operations plan
Works with Executive Director and staff to carry out activities consistent with the strategic plan
Collaborates with the Executive Director and Board Finance Committee on budgeting, financial reporting, and fiscal accountability
Acts as liaison with the Board Finance Committee
Assists Board Finance Committee in creating and complying with financial controls
Oversees planning and operation of annual budget in collaboration with Executive Director and Board
Provides oversight and reviews of taxes, budget, financial statements and reconciliations
Assists the Executive Director and Board to ensure the organization complies with relevant laws, regulations, and policies, including labor laws and employment practices
Ensures programs are aligned with the organization's mission and strategic goals
Oversees program planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure quality and effectiveness
Leads the logistics and planning of community events
Engages with external stakeholders, including partners, donors, and the community
Develops scopes of work, contracts, and manages deliverables for external partnerships
Integrates partners into programming to increase impact and reduce costs
Drafts proposals and manages consulting projects
Supports and leads the consulting team to complete projects, including assisting with the development of consulting materials
Oversees the Social Entrepreneurship program to ensure sustainability
In conjunction with the Executive Director, serves as a liaison with the board of directors, providing regular updates on organizational performance and critical issues
Maintains clear and consistent communication with the Executive Director, Equipo De Apoyo, Board of Directors, and staff
Helps manage grant activity related to day to day operations; including financial auditing, and financial reporting
Performs other job duties as assigned
Commitment to the Acuerdos of the Latina Women’s Movement
Attend weekly staff meetings and evening and weekend events as required
Respond in a timely manner to messages during work hours
Report to Executive Director during check-ins as scheduled
Be mindful that as a team member of La Casita Center you are seen as representative of the organization at all times, in physical and digital spaces
Assist with maintaining La Casita Center space and regular office hours
In the event Executive Director is unavailable, assumes role of Executive Director