Vice President of Operation

Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Vice President of Operations (VP of Operations) supports the Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President (COOEVP) in leading the strategic and day-to-day operational management of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS). This role ensures the effective implementation of programs, services, and organizational systems aligned with the ULMS mission. The VP of Operations serves on the senior leadership team, providing tactical leadership across departments and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, public officials, community partners, donors, and staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 7+ years of professional management experience, ideally in a rapidly evolving non-profit organization
• Highly organized and ability to wear multiple hats in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment; a driving force who manages toward clarity and solutions
• A successful track record in setting priorities, shaping processes, guiding investment in people and systems, and developing an infrastructure that creates a stronger and more efficient organization
• Thorough understanding of project management; able to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines and goals
• A consummate team player with a flexible and creative approach
• Excellent communication and coalition building skills with an ability to balance, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; high level of knowledge and understanding, especially as it relates to program replication, connecting programs to funding, creatively generating other resources, and building strategic partnerships
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to ULMS’ mission
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Demonstrates cultural competency
• Ability to build trust quickly
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including late nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, business management, non-profit management or related field strongly desired

Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic and day-to-day operational management of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS).
• Ensuring the effective implementation of programs, services, and organizational systems aligned with the ULMS mission.
• Serving on the senior leadership team, providing tactical leadership across departments.
• Cultivating relationships with key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, public officials, community partners, donors, and staff.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life & ADD
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement
• Health & Fitness Benefit
• LinkedIn Learning Account
• Professional Development Funds
• Paid Time Off (~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment)
• 8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days
• 11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break
• WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave
• Workers Compensation Coverage
• Taxes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: High school or GED