Mission-Driven COO: Lead Operations & Impact

The Center for Community Solutions; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Sick leave 15 days

Paid holidays 11

401(k) employer contribution

Professional development budget

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance premium cover

Job summary

The Center for Community Solutions seeks a highly organized, mission-driven Chief Operating Officer to lead internal operations and support organizational effectiveness across a staff of up to 25. Reporting to the President and CEO, this senior leadership role ensures the organization runs efficiently, collaboratively, and in alignment with its mission.

The COO focuses on strengthening internal systems, staff experience, and execution so programmatic and external leaders can maximize impact in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–7 years in leadership or operations in nonprofit or mission-driven settings.
• Strong understanding of public policy environments and organizational change.
• Experience supervising staff and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic and operational partner to the President and CEO and leadership team.
• Translate priorities into actionable plans and track progress on goals.
• Oversee internal systems, budgeting, and HR practices for staff experience.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and maintain governance processes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations leadership

People management

Nonprofit governance

Budgeting & finance coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Center for Community Solutions seeks a highly organized, mission-driven Chief Operating Officer to lead internal operations and support organizational effectiveness across a staff of up to 25. Reporting to the President and CEO, this senior leadership role ensures the organization runs efficiently, collaboratively, and in alignment with its mission.

The COO focuses on strengthening internal systems, staff experience, and execution so programmatic and external leaders can maximize impact in a