Executive Director

SOUTHSIDE COALITION OF COMMUNITYHEALTH CENTERS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Southside Coalition of Community Health Centers in Los Angeles is seeking an executive director to lead operations, staff, grant portfolio, and strategic direction. Reporting to the Board, the role blends hands-on management with external relationship-building to advance the mission.

In the near term, strengthen day-to-day operations, develop sustainable processes and infrastructure, and support staff while ensuring grant deliverables.

Qualifications

• Experience managing grants, deliverables, compliance, and reporting.
• Experience leading, supervising, and developing staff.
• Experience with payroll and day-to-day organizational operations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of Southside Coalition, translating priorities into effective operations.
• Strengthen infrastructure with policies, SOPs, and workflows.
• Oversee payroll, timekeeping, reimbursements, vendor relations, invoices, payments.
• Serve as primary contact for external accounting, IT, and other vendors.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and operational effectiveness.
• Balance immediate needs with long-term priorities and growth.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team (six Patient Navigators, one Outreach Coordinator).
• Establish expectations, accountability, and decision-making structures for staff independence.
• Foster an engaged, collaborative team culture and hands-on problem solving.

Skills

Grant administration

Staff supervision

Payroll operations

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication/public speaking

Community-serving focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in nonprofit mgmt/public health/related field

Tools

Accounting software

Grant management systems

Job description

Southside Coalition of Community Health Centers (Southside Coalition) brings together community health organizations and partners committed to improving access to care and advancing the health of underserved communities in South Los Angeles. Through collaboration, community-based programs, care coordination, and shared learning, Southside Coalition works to strengthen connections across the healthcare system and improve outcomes for the communities its members serve.

Website: https://southsidecoalition.org/

Job Summary:

Southside Coalition is seeking a hands-on, mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall responsibility for Southside Coalition's operations, staff, grant portfolio, partnerships, and strategic direction.

This is a unique opportunity for a leader who can balance hands-on execution with strategic, big-picture thinking to advance the organization’s mission. In the near term, the Executive Director will focus on strengthening day-to-day operations, developing sustainable processes and infrastructure, supporting and developing staff, and ensuring successful execution of existing grant commitments. Over time, the role will increasingly focus on organizational growth, funder relationships, new funding opportunities, advocacy, and expanding the value Southside Coalition provides to its member health centers and the communities they serve.

The ideal candidate is a highly independent and resourceful leader who can move seamlessly between managing operational details and representing Southside Coalition externally. They will bring strong relationship-building skills, a deep commitment to underserved communities, and the ability to create structure while identifying opportunities for the organization’s future.

This position is based in Los Angeles and will initially work fully onsite alongside Southside Coalition's team. Hybrid flexibility may be considered after approximately six months based on organizational needs and performance.

Core Responsibilities:

Organizational Leadership & Operations

• Provide overall strategic leadership and day-to-day management of Southside Coalition, translating priorities into effective organizational operations.
• Strengthen organizational infrastructure by developing and documenting policies, procedures, workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Oversee core administrative functions, including payroll, timekeeping, employee reimbursements, vendor relationships, invoices, payments, and other organizational operations.
• Serve as the primary organizational contact for external accounting, IT, and other vendors.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational systems, processes, and operational effectiveness.
• Balance immediate operational needs with longer-term strategic priorities and organizational growth.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of six Patient Navigators and one Outreach Coordinator.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and decision-making structures that enable staff to work with increasing independence.
• Foster an engaged, collaborative, and mission-driven team culture.
• Provide hands-on guidance and problem-solving support while building the team's capabilities over time.

Grants, Funding & Organizational Development

• Oversee Southside Coalition's portfolio of grant-funded programs, ensuring compliance with funder requirements, timely deliverables, and effective program execution.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing funders and serve as a trusted representative of the organization.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue grant and other funding opportunities aligned with Southside Coalition's mission and strategic priorities.
• Support the long-term diversification and growth of organizational funding.
• Partner with the Board to identify opportunities for organizational development and expansion.

Board, Coalition & External Relations

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors and work closely with Board Officers to advance organizational priorities.
• Plan and facilitate Board and coalition meetings, including developing agendas, coordinating content, and documenting key decisions and next steps.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with coalition members, health centers, hospitals, funders, community organizations, and other external stakeholders.
• Oversee patient discharge and care coordination efforts, partnering with hospital providers, health centers, IPAs, and other community-based providers to support effective patient transitions, continuity of care, and timely information-sharing.
• Ensure monthly coalition meetings provide meaningful value to members through relevant speakers, resources, best-practice sharing, partnership opportunities, and peer learning.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration and information-sharing between hospitals, health centers, and other community partners.
• Represent Southside Coalition at community meetings, events, and other external forums.
• Serve as an advocate for Southside Coalition, its member health centers, and the underserved communities they serve.

Position Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial and highly resourceful leader who thrives in a small organization making meaningful impact. They are comfortable operating independently, taking initiative, and stepping in wherever needed while maintaining a clear view of the organization’s larger mission and future.

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in grant administration, including grant deliverables, compliance, and reporting.
• Experience leading, supervising, and developing staff.
• Experience with payroll and day-to-day organizational or administrative operations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving underserved communities.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience within Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), healthcare, managed care, community-based organizations, or a related environment.
• Experience working with community partners, funders, healthcare organizations, and other external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Los Angeles healthcare and community landscape and the populations served by Southside Coalition.
• Experience with fundraising, organizational development, grant prospecting, or partnership development.
• Experience working with or reporting to a nonprofit Board of Directors.

Direct Reports:

• Outreach Coordinator

Compensation Range: $127,500-$172,500 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Southside Coalition provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Southside Coalition is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We welcome candidates that will promote and value diversity and exercise teamwork and collaboration. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, probation, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and retirement.