Chief Operations & Impact Officer

Abound Food Care; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Abound Food Care is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee daily operations, improve efficiency, and ensure accountability in a nonprofit setting. You will translate strategy into actionable plans, manage budgets, and lead teams to maximize community impact.

Reporting to the CEO, you will drive cross‑functional collaboration, implement SOPs, and monitor KPIs while supporting growth and compliance across California and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or related field required.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in operations management.
• Experience managing multiple departments, budgets, and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for daily operations aligned with mission and objectives.
• Develop and monitor operating goals, initiatives, and KPIs.
• Oversee budgets and collaborate with Finance on forecasting and grants.
• Mentor operations staff and support workforce development.
• Coordinate cross‑departmental efforts to ensure program execution and impact.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

5+ years of leadership experience in operations management

Job description

Abound Food Care is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee daily operations, improve efficiency, and ensure accountability in a nonprofit setting. You will translate strategy into actionable plans, manage budgets, and lead teams to maximize community impact.

Reporting to the CEO, you will drive cross‑functional collaboration, implement SOPs, and monitor KPIs while supporting growth and compliance across California and beyond.