Chief Operating Officer

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will provide strategic leadership for Ayuda's internal operations and central support functions, including finance, people/operations, grants infrastructure, systems, and client intake. The COO will strengthen cross-functional coordination, organizational effectiveness, and decision support, and partner with the Executive Director on financial stewardship, organizational planning, and operational execution.

Requirements

• Must be legally able to work in the United States and maintain proper work authorization throughout employment.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position presented in a general office environment.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in progressively senior leadership roles in operations, finance, administration, or organizational leadership, including experience overseeing cross-functional support functions in a complex organization.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Nonprofit management certificate or courses a plus.
• Recent experience as an employee or board member of a nonprofit organization.

Benefits

• Platinum-level medical insurance plan 100% employer-paid
• Dental and vision insurance 100% employer paid
• Long-term disability insurance 100% employer paid
• Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid
• Pre-tax 401(k) with Employer match on first 3% of salary
• Vacation Days: 21 days per year until year 3, 27 per year in years 3-7 and 33 days per year after 7 years employment.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• 24 days paid holidays and staff wellness days, including Winter Break, the last week of the year
• Job-related professional development fees (including annual state bar dues and professional memberships)
• Flexible work schedules
• Employees with federal student loan debt may be eligible to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Department of Education.