Senior Nonprofit COO - Operations & Growth Leader

Central Union Mission; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Union Mission is seeking a Chief Operating Officer based in the Washington, DC area with oversight of six facilities and multiple departments. You will lead strategic planning, daily operations, and risk management while supporting the President & CEO and senior leadership team.

The role emphasizes facilities, IT, legal affairs, program oversight, and operational excellence to ensure donor and board expectations are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business/ nonprofit management or related field.
• Minimum ten years in an operations leadership role in a nonprofit setting.
• Senior nonprofit leadership experience and strong strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations across multiple locations and facilities.
• Oversee IT, legal affairs/contracts, facilities, and food service management.
• Manage risk, budgeting, vendor relations, and capital improvement planning.
• Provide backup to CEO and support senior leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Central Union Mission is seeking a Chief Operating Officer based in the Washington, DC area with oversight of six facilities and multiple departments. You will lead strategic planning, daily operations, and risk management while supporting the President & CEO and senior leadership team.

The role emphasizes facilities, IT, legal affairs, program oversight, and operational excellence to ensure donor and board expectations are met.