Chief Program Officer - Statewide Impact & Capacity Leader

Sacbar; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan

Vacation/Personal Days

Paid Sick Time

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

CA CASA seeks a full-time Chief Program Officer (CPO) to implement statewide program strategy and lead network-wide quality assurance across 44 local CASA programs in California. The CPO will integrate policy, data, and learning initiatives, guiding capacity-building, training systems, and cross‑sector partnerships to improve outcomes for children and youth.

The role oversees governance, budget, grants, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on DEI, leadership development, and statewide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years leadership experience in nonprofit/public policy or related fields, with 5+ years senior leadership.
• Strong communication, facilitation, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape CA CASA’s strategy, priorities, and long-term sustainability as part of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Oversee statewide policy, legislative affairs, and government relations efforts.
• Lead capacity-building, training systems, data & outcomes strategy, DEI, and quality improvement statewide.
• Direct grantmaking, budgeting, contracts, and compliance to ensure measurable impact.
• Supervise senior program staff and foster a collaborative, high‑performing culture.

Skills

Strategy

Leadership

Communication

Facilitation

Public speaking

Relationship-building

Change management

Data-informed decision making

Travel statewide

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management/public administration/social work/public policy

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

CA CASA seeks a full-time Chief Program Officer (CPO) to implement statewide program strategy and lead network-wide quality assurance across 44 local CASA programs in California. The CPO will integrate policy, data, and learning initiatives, guiding capacity-building, training systems, and cross‑sector partnerships to improve outcomes for children and youth.

The role oversees governance, budget, grants, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on DEI, leadership development, and statewide