Chief Operating Officer-Trenton, NJ.

Job Overview

The Chief Operating Officer will serve as the internal leader of a non-profit community development and environmental corporation with an annual operating budget of $7M. This leader will be responsible for operations oversight, fund development and finance, administration and research. S/he will recruit, evaluate, and develop senior staff. S/he will also help represent Isles to diverse stakeholders and constituencies as needed. In the event that the CEO is unavailable, the COO will serve as acting CEO.

Supervises: Managing Directors, Finance and Administration Director, Resource Development Director

Main Responsibilities

Service Design, Management and Evaluation

• Manage the Isles pipeline of services, ensuring that all services align with the organization’s goals as reviewed by the Pipeline Oversight Committee of the Board

• Coordinate development of goals and objectives, budgets and reporting systems

• Develop, manage, and coordinate day-to-day systems and procedures

• Evaluate service performance on an on-going basis and help revise objectives and plans in accordance with changing needs

Development and Communications

• Support the CEO and Director of Development in creating overall strategy for Isles fundraising and public relations efforts

• Evaluate performance in development and communications and revise objectives and plans as necessary

• Participate in fundraising as needed, interpreting and representing Isles to major prospects, donors, and foundations

• Participate in public relations efforts as needed, interpreting and representing Isles to the community

• Oversee internal communications for Isles

Finance and Administration

• Oversee management of financial systems, policies, and procedures

• Oversee implementation of personnel policies and benefits

• Oversee facilities management and purchasing and supplies procedures

• Oversee compliance with government regulations and significant covenants

Staff Responsibilities

• Recruit members of the management team in collaboration with the President/CEO. Oversee the recruitment and training of all other staff

• Oversee and facilitate effective performance of senior managers and project consultants

• Conduct performance appraisals for senior managers annually, and more often if needed; ensure that all other staff are evaluated annually by supervisors, and more often where appropriate

• Design approaches to enhance staff performance and foster professional growth.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor degree required; advanced degree helpful but not essential

Experience

• At least 7 years experience as a manager in a small to mid-sized business, medium-to-large nonprofit organization, or governmental department, with at least 5 years at a senior level

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage programs, fundraising and communications activities, finance and administration and research

• A background in community and/or environmental development is extremely helpful, as is familiarity with state, regional and local issues

Skills

• Excellent organizational and management skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Solid analytical skills

• Cultural competence and ability to interact effectively with a broad mix of people, both within and outside the organization

• Ability to motivate others and to build teams effectively

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

• Intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and a sense of humor

Send cover letter and resume to[email protected]