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 a broad 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.