The Opportunity 

At this pivotal juncture in its history, Lift to Rise is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead a transformation of how Lift to Rise lives its mission and delivers its vision while elevating the impact of its leaders and people as the organization enters an important next chapter. 

The COO will establish a highly collaborative and trusted partnership with the Senior Management team, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors that maximizes the organization’s effectiveness, identifying areas of efficiency, and creating process and policy as Lift to Rise looks to the future. 

The COO will be charged with building and honing operations for an organization that has grown exponentially in the last year several years.  The COO will foster the creation of leadership and operational systems, processes, tools, and best practices that enable the ongoing success of the organization’s mission and impact.  The COO will play a vital role in leading a $20M programmatic budget and a $3.6M operating budget.  The COO will also oversee the internal leadership operations of the organization and lead a high-performing team to greater efficiency and standardization.  This will be a strong people leader and project manager who can inspire a staff and is deeply committed to the personal and professional growth of the team. 

Candidate Profile 

While no one candidate will have all of the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics, Lift to Rise is looking for the following: 

Passion for the Mission 

Strong commitment to Lift to Rise’s mission and values 

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex organization where diversity of thought is valued and appreciated 

Excitement to build with the ability to take a long-term, thoughtful approach to achieving organizational goals 

Apply a social justice lens to operations with an understanding on how to operationalize these values and embed them within the organization 

Strategic Leadership 

Actively coach and mentor the Lift to Rise team, cultivating a strong, adaptable and deeply integrated organizational culture while designing and overseeing daily operational processes 

Work closely with the CEO and other senior leaders to translate the overall strategic vision into operational programs 

Support development of Board operations, annual schedule and other strategic items, as needed, with a particular focus on financial reporting and strategic planning 

Will lead and manage a team in a way that fosters a diverse, inclusive, respectful, entrepreneurial, urgent and results-focused organizational culture 

Operational Management 

Ensure all processes and existing organizational infrastructure supports Lift to Rise’s strategic growth, continuously improving efficiency and productivity of operations 

Create analytical tools and processes to support operations and decision-making 

Oversee management of the organization’s infrastructure and maintenance (tech and software systems, security, supplies and vendors, etc.) 

Lead finance and operations and manages the programmatic, financial, operational, and human resource systems of Lift to Rise 

Financial Acumen 

Oversee financial controls in partnership with external accounting firm, audit firm, banking and financial institutions, consultants, and vendors; negotiate and maintain contracts as needed 

Ability to use financial and operational metrics to drive organizational decisions and achieve strategic objectives 

HR Management 

Ensure ongoing development and long-term career planning for all staff through robust goal-setting processes, individual development plans, and evolving a culture of consistent and meaningful feedback 

Counsel employees on human resource issues, including setting role objectives, work planning, and performance evaluations to support the professional development of staff and build an effective, high-performing team 

Provide coaching and consultation on employee relations issues. Work with managers and employees on performance and/or conflict matters 

Partner with program and administrative departments to develop effective and integrated recruitment strategies that attract talented and deeply committed staff at all organizational levels 

In addition, strong candidates will offer: 

High level of emotional intelligence (self-awareness, empathy, and social skills) 

Strategic thinker with the ability to take a long-term, thoughtful approach to achieving organizational goals 

Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience 

Experience managing financials in a large or complex nonprofit organization 

Bilingual fluency preferred 

10+ years of senior operational leadership expertise with demonstrated experience in human resources management, financial oversight and administrative functions, nonprofit experience preferred 

Compensation & Benefits 

While Lift to Rise is targeting a salary range of $170K – $190K, commensurate on the candidate’s skills and experiences.  

Apply 

Send resume and cover letter to info@lifttorise.org with “COO Position” in the subject line.