Chief Operating Officer

Come join the Particular Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge and help support the Agency’s mission by providing effective leadership and efficient operational oversight of the organization.

The ideal candidate for the Chief Operations Officer (COO) position will be a strategic thinker with a passion for social justice and a strong commitment to the mission of St. Vincent de Paul. The COO will play a key role in overseeing and optimizing the organization's operational processes to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and the successful implementation of our programs and initiatives. Reporting directly to the President/Chief Executive Officer, the COO will be a key collaborator within our organization's leadership structure and will have department leaders as direct reports.

Key Skills

• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with organizational goals.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Sound financial management skills and the ability to make informed decisions based on financial data.
• A collaborative and diplomatic approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in assessing the effectiveness of programs and implementing improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years experience in senior leadership role with non-profit, human services organization with accountability for outcomes, budget, and financial goals.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, move through an office environment as well as throughout campus. Use of hands and arms as well as the ability to talk, hear, and view a computer monitor for extended periods is required. Lifting up to 50 lbs occurs occasionally. Ability to function calmly in pressured situations. Ability to establish and maintain friendly and cooperative relations with employees, clergy, applicants, schools, and other organizations the organization supports.

Working Environment

This is a full-time position with the expectation of working in an office setting during normal business hours. On-call and/or weekend work as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with generous employer contribution
• Employer paid life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid leave allowance, including 11 holidays
• 403 (b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discount at Thrift Stores

Salary Range

$90,000 - $120,000 annually

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• senior leadership role in nonprofit or for-profit: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person