Vice President, Operations & Organizational Development
About The Position
The Vice President, Operations & Organizational Development is a senior leadership role responsible for building the internal capacity required to support rapid organizational growth and long-term operational excellence. This is primarily an internal-facing role focused on human capital, organizational systems, culture, and operational performance. The VP will support and oversee day-to-day organizational operations, work with staff to optimize the operating budget, and lead the development of a high-performing, mission-driven team. Working in close partnership with the CEO, the VP will ensure the organization is structured, staffed, and supported to deliver on its ambitious goals.
Requirements
- 10 years of senior leadership experience in a nonprofit or similar mission-driven organization.
- Proven success in scaling organizations and managing growth
- Experienced in team leadership, operations, and organizational development
- Non-profit financial literacy
- Track record of building high-performing teams and systems
- High integrity and strong judgment
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder
- Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
- Deep commitment to people management and team development
- Ability to balance high standards with strong staff support
Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO to design and implement organizational structure and growth plans
- Lead organizational development efforts to support scaling from startup to a more mature institution
- Build organizational systems and processes that enable high performance and accountability
- Collaborate with other members of executive leadership team in advancing the organizational mission and facilitating cross departmental integration
- Directly manage and support key leaders, including Parks Director, Director of Finance & Operations, and future administrative and operational staff
- Develop and implement recruitment, hiring, and onboarding systems to support rapid staff growth
- Lead performance management, evaluation, and professional development frameworks
- Foster a strong, cohesive organizational culture grounded in mission, accountability, and collaboration
- Ensure staff are supported, empowered, and equipped to succeed
- Oversee day-to-day organizational operations across departments
- Manage the annual operating budget (~$3.5M and growing) in partnership with the Director of Finance
- Supervise administrative systems, policies, and compliance
- Oversee park operations and visitor services in partnership with the Parks Director
- Support readiness for Phase One opening, including staffing, systems, and service delivery
- Manage facilities and operational infrastructure, including offices and rental properties
Benefits
- competitive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
