What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Operating Officer position at PragerU?
Location: Los Angeles, California
PragerU is the world's leading conservative nonprofit that is focused on changing minds through the creative use of digital media. Taking full advantage of today's technology and social media, we educate millions of Americans and young people about the values that make America great. We’re proud to be voted among the “Best Place to Work in Los Angeles” by LA Business Journal.
We are looking for an experienced executive who has served in Chief of Staff and/or Chief Operating Officer capacities to help optimize our organization's ongoing operations, strategy, growth and procedures/metrics. The ideal candidate has no ego and can roll up their sleeves in a growing organization where no job is too small or too large, and work closely with the CEO (who this role reports into) on day-to-day operational needs. We need someone who is strong in anticipating issues, and averting problems before they arise and being able to ‘direct traffic’ inside the organization with deep experience in leading nonprofit/fundraising organizations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review the CEO and team/production calendar daily/weekly, and anticipate/optimize for work operations taking into account CEO & team needs, availability, and highest priority projects
- Be attuned to the unique nature of a fundraising organization, and work closely with the fundraising team to push efficiency in all key touchpoints in regards to how we work - annual donor strategy, donor meetings in person, events, meeting travel, etc.
- Learn and engage as needed with our most valuable donor base and cultivate relationships with and without CEO/guide fundraising team on how to best utilize CEO time
- Work with program teams on ensuring we are optimizing for the best metrics on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis, and staying on top of macro trends
- Draft/proofread the most important internal/external communications for accuracy and impact, and take part in creation of our annual/bi-annual reports
- Work with content production/marketing team to increase operational efficiency wherever needed
- Foster process for strategic planning as needed, and ensure alignment between fundraising and all programs
Successful Candidates Will Possess:
- 7 years of management experience, including working with companies of 100 staff and $50M revenues
- Deep fundraising organizational experience
- Impeccable writing/communication skills, organizational skills, project management skills
- Zero ego, and highly professional judgment - know when to pull CEO in for guidance and when to make quick decisions and move things forward
- Hunger/driven to succeed - this role works closely with the CEO and thus requires an individual who has the same level of hunger to succeed, passion for the cause/company and will put in the time/effort as needed for a ‘Company First’ mentality
- Strong passion for our vision/mission, strong Conservative, pro-American values and knowledge of our digital footprint
How to Apply: To apply, first review our website at www.prageru.com. Read our annual report here. Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, include a section explaining how your values align with ours, and why you would want to specifically work at PragerU.
What We Do: We promote American values through the creative use of educational videos that reach millions of people online. Serving all ages, our content offers a free alternative to the dominant left-wing ideology in culture, media, and education. Whether you’re searching for a deeper understanding, a new perspective, or a way to get involved, PragerU helps people think and live better. To learn more about PragerU, visit http://prageru.com.
Salary Range: The salary target for this role is $100,000 - $250,000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and most recent market data. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on personal and company performance, in addition to our robust benefits package.
Salary : $50 - $100,000
