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Position:
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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Job Id:
746
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# of Openings:
1
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RFK Community Alliance is looking for its next
Chief Operating Officer to help drive program excellence and impact.
Who We Are
At RFK Community Alliance (RFKCA), we believe in the power of people to make real, lasting change. With a mission to promote meaningful and sustained well-being, RFKCA provides high-quality care and support to individuals and families facing complicated challenges. We trace our roots to the Doctor Franklin Perkins School (1896) and RFK Children's Action Corps (1969) - two organizations built on inclusion, equity, and advocacy.
About The Opportunity
We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) who will provide steady leadership during a pivotal time for the organization. This is a critical leadership role, overseeing all of our programs and working with the CEO and Executive and Senior leadership to ensure strong alignment of program operations with our mission and strategic goals. The ideal candidate is strategic, leads with trust, supports team autonomy, builds collaboration across departments, and is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging through their work.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all program operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery and strong performance outcomes, establishing a strong foundation for future success and programmatic growth.
- Ensure our work is delivered within a culture that values diversity, belonging, inclusivity, and equity.
- Support, coach, and inspire senior leaders, and foster empowerment within all our teams.
- Collaborate with HR and senior leaders to strengthen recruitment and retention efforts, address staffing challenges, and build a stable, mission-driven workforce.
- Partner with the CEO and Executive team to review strategy and move big goals forward.
- Collaborate with the CFO and senior leaders to ensure program budgets are well-managed, compliance is maintained, and reporting remains accurate and timely.
- Use data and feedback to drive continuous learning, improvement, and innovation within programs.
- Identify operational challenges and opportunities, proactively recommending solutions to the CEO.
- Support grant reporting and proposals by providing program insights and data.
- Represent RFKCA with funders, partners, and external stakeholders.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability.
What We're Looking For
- Deep commitment to RFKCA's mission and values.
- A seasoned nonprofit executive with a strong programmatic background and a track record of stepping into complex roles.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering belonging.
- Utilizes a leadership approach rooted in trust, collaboration, empowerment, and shared responsibility.
- Strong background in program operations and organizational leadership.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational follow-through.
- Ability to lead a diverse portfolio of services and funding streams (e.g. DCF, DYS, DDS, DPH).
- Excellent communication skills - you listen deeply, communicate clearly, and build strong relationships.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams.
- Proven experience in financial oversight, including budget management, compliance, and using data to support strategic decision-making and program accountability.
- A master's degree in a relevant field is required.
Why You'll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- Educational Assistance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan with generous employer match
Diversity, Belonging, Equity, and Inclusion at RFK Community Alliance
RFK Community Alliance is dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion don't happen by accident, it's by design. Together we're the designers. RFK Community Alliance believes that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger and cares about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. This is why they are committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on their team, in their clientele, and within their community. RFK Community Alliance believes that their team must reflect their community and vice versa. They value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age, religion, and abilities. RFK Community Alliance takes responsibility for the community we're creating here are here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
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RFK Community Alliance
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
May 24, 2025