Chief Operating Officer

Legal Aid Foundation is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced leader to serve as a key member of its senior management team, working with and reporting directly to the Executive Director &
Board of Directors on abroad range of issues. The Chief Operating Officer will have responsibilities in four key areas that are critical to LAFLA’s success:
Executive Leadership and Organizational Management
Provide thoughtful and visionary executive leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission
Managing LAFLA day-to-day office operations and improving administrative systems, policies, and processes to facilitate responsive staff support and service;
Oversee Human Resources, IT, and Facilities using active collaboration and effective leadership
Identifying, designing, and advising the Executive Director &
Board of Directors on innovative and strategic projects and initiatives that are responsive to evolving organizational and/or community needs and require input and coordination across LAFLA.
Continually foster a culture that encourages collaboration between departments and recognizes positive contributions
Contribute to the strategic plan and drive its implementation
Board of Directors
Attend all Board meetings and provide reports and updates on staff as well as all current work, project timelines, and project and organizational progress
Work with the board as needed to build consensus, remind of outstanding deliverables, and offer support
Financial Management and Administration
Collaboratively working with the CFO to ensure maximum resource utilization, budget management, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position
DESIRED JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES
10 years of prior experience as a COO or in a related position at a nonprofit, foundation, government, or industry
A bachelor’s or advanced degree
Strong business acumen and a history of providing visionary leadership at the executive level
Proven experience executing organization growth and leading a similar or larger size successful nonprofit and/or related entity
Proven experience working with and leading a nonprofit Board and working with diverse groups of people
Experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds and incorporating their perspectives in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities;
Experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds and incorporating their perspectives in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities;
Experience thoughtfully managing complex organizations, programs, and/or operations, including driving strategies to mobilize and encourage teams and improve organizational performance;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;
and
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
START DATE AND COMPENSATION
This position is available beginning immediately. The Chief Operating Officer is a full-time, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with abilities and experience
LAFLA offers a competitive benefits package including (1) medical, dental, and vision coverage with both HMO and PPO options, (2) the option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account, (3) a 403(b) retirement plan with elective contribution and an employer contribution after a year of employment, and (4) employer-paid life insurance and disability plans.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Continuous until the position is filled.
Benefits
LAFLA offers a competitive benefits package including (1) medical, dental, and vision coverage with both HMO and PPO options, (2) the option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account, (3) a 403(b) retirement plan with elective contribution and an employer contribution after a year of employment, and (4) employer-paid life insurance and disability plans.
Vacation/Sick/Comp
» Vacation Accrual
First two years:
70 hrs. yearly / 26 pay periods = 2.69 hours earned per pay
Period
Over two y ears:
140 hrs. yearly / 26 pay periods = 5.38 hours earned per pay
Period
Maximum 280 hours balance
» Sick Accrual
12 workday s y early / 26 pay periods = 3.23 hours earned per pay period
Maximum 210 hours balance
» Vacation &
Sick Accrual are pro-rated for part-timers
» Comp Accrual (Salaried Exempt Employees Only)
Hours over 70 after each pay period
Maximum 70 Hours ACCRUED for current y ear
Cannot earn or use more than 70 comp hours for current y ear
Use it or lose for current y ear
» Comp Carryover Period (10/1 – 12/31)
Comp Hours may be earned for next y ear up to max 70 hours