Senior Vice President 1MBB

Job Description

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 1MBB

Operation HOPE sees social justice through an economic lens.  We are dedicated to financial dignity and inclusion as we equip adults and young people with the financial education, coaching and connections to secure a better future - providing guidance through personal aspirations and life’s challenges - facilitating a journey to financial independence. 

If you are seeking a nonprofit leadership position and have experience leading a national initiative with experience in marketing and development, we invite you to read more about our newest position to support the 1 Million Black Businesses (1MBB) initiative.  

Operation HOPE is currently seeking a SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, 1MBB, reporting to the President of Program Operations. This position is responsible for building and fostering the 1MBB community and partnerships throughout the country, organizing the activities of 1MBB, manage operational aspects of the 1MBB program – including business development, program development, performance impact, results, community and municipality commitments – communicating design needs of the website and supervising the 1MBB staff.  The 1MBB initiative directly addresses the needs of aspiring and current Black business owners to reduce or remove barriers that have systemically hindered their ability to be successful. This position is outward facing, interacting with business owners, volunteers, corporations and philanthropies to advance the 1MBB agenda.  Ultimately, work to connect groups of people and institutions with Operation HOPE to address common problems facing Black business owners through collective action.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead the 1MBB team and all the activities associated with meeting the mission of the initiative.
• Attend meetings with Public, Private and Community sector executive leaders with HOPE’s Partnerships team to present the 1MBB initiative and discuss how other organizations can use their time, talents, and treasures to support the programming of 1MBB.

• Collaborate with the President of Program Operations to develop new, innovative programming and assist with the implementation.

• Oversee, manage and execute on 1MBB Coalition of the Willing commitments with external partners.
• Develop and implement programs, processes, and procedures to move the goal of the 1MBB initiative forward.
• Conduct needs assessments and gather data to determine the needs of the program components.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department to increase enrollment, funding, and commitments.
• Collaborate with the HOPE Research Impact Institute (HRII) Department to ensure the 1MBB business client journey experience meets expectations.
• Collaborate with the HRII Department to ensure data capturing, impact and reporting structure meets expectations.
• Collaborate with the Program Operations Department to ensure HOPE Inside coaches are properly

informed and prepared to serve clients.

• Collaborate with the Partnerships and Development team about all aspects of the 1MBB initiative.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Accounting, Research, Volunteers, Marketing and Partnerships/Development) to ensure all efforts on behalf of 1MBB follow internal processes and procedures. 
• Serve as hiring manager for all personnel opportunities.
• Provide 1MBB briefings to HOPE Executive leaders and Board members when applicable.

• Steward a strong culture based on the organization’s core values and principles. 
• Actively participate with Operation HOPE leadership to set annual goals aligned with the strategic plan.
• Manage and communicate 1MBB performance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist the Learning Department in the development of educational content you may have identified in the market that HOPE needs to address.
• Lead and conduct internal 1MBB team and external Coalition of the Willing member meetings.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires some travel to fulfill responsibilities (less than 25%)

Skills/Qualifications:

• High aspirations for all people to be successful and empowered financially
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Self-motivated to secure new business relationships
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in nonprofit management with exposure to marketing and community development.
• Minimum of 5 years of Sr. Executive Operations Management experience 
• 3-5 years of experience in program development or managing a large-scale initiative
• Have solid understanding of the target population’s culture
• Operates with a high level of personal responsibility 
• Proven ability to inspire and motivate others in support of the organization’s vision and mission
• Strong presentation and writing skills
• Must be able to work with teams across various geographic locations
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Detail oriented, organized, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deep commitment to and believe in Operation HOPE’s mission, culture and the 1MBB program goals

DEPARTMENT: Program Operations

ACCOUNTABILITY: President of Program Operations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1MBB Staff (2-3)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light physical effort equals frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials. Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach. Generally, workers work in an office environment but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting.

EEO STATEMENT 

Operation HOPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
 employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other
 characteristic protected by law.