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Chief Operating Officer

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Overview

****** seeks a strategic thinker and innovative, proactive, problem-solver for the role of Chief Operating Officer. Reporting to the President, the Chief Operating Officer is responsible for managing all aspects of the back-office function of ******: Finance, Human Resources, Compliance, Facilities/Real Estate, & Information Technology.

Key Responsibilities Include

Operational Strategy and Financial Stewardship

• In partnership with the President and the senior team, set direction, vision, and strategy for ******'s operational and financial management
• Develop and oversee the structures and processes to allow for strategic measurement of ******’s impact
• Partner with teams across the organization to develop data-informed strategic decisions
• Oversee newly formed One ****** production team
• Drive solutions on key programmatic and operational questions
• Create and implement highly effective and sustainable financial policies and procedures, and ensure the financial strength of the organization including long-term financial planning and analysis
• Ensure strong budgeting, forecasting and monthly accounting, reporting, payables, receivables and compliance
• Accelerate our growth and design roadmaps for success, scale, and sustainability
• Experience taking big ideas & opportunities and creating frameworks for praxis, assessment, and success
• In partnership with the President lead the annual budgeting process
• Ensure effective systems for internal and remote work utilizing technology both for efficiency and effective team motivation

Drive HR Function, Talent, Learning and Culture

• In partnership with the President, set direction, vision and strategy for the organizational culture
• Manage the HR team to drive and sustain the impact of ****** as an employer of choice through acquiring, engaging, and developing high quality, high-potential, diverse talent, and working with leadership and staff to ensure our culture is inclusive and strong
• Foster and support our commitment to being a more diverse, inclusive, accessible and anti-racist organization
• Oversee HR function, including:
o Talent recruitment, selection, and onboarding
o Management of employment policy and ensuring equitable practices
o Management of payroll, compensation, and benefits programs
o Staff performance management and professional development
o Furthering our commitment to having an organization-wide inclusive culture based on our core values and mission
o Handling union relations and contract negotiation, with support from outside counsel
o Oversee employment law compliance, with support from outside counsel

Facilities and Rentals

• Oversee a team of managers who handle various aspects of our facilities needs
• Oversee rentals program with an eye to safety and revenue considerations
• Oversee vendor management
• Ensure compliance with building codes and laws
• Oversee relationship with ****** House concessionaire Contracts and Risk Management
• Create and oversee risk management procedures
• Streamline and oversee contracting process
• Oversee all insurance policies and claims
• Oversee safety and emergency preparedness

Governance

• Serve as a liaison for the ****** Board of Directors
• Prepare materials and minutes for board meetings
• Oversee preparation of and compliance with board governance policies

Candidate Profile

The Chief Operating Officer will be a values-oriented self-starter with excellent communication skills who will collaborate across the organization for the success of their team and ******. The COO will work closely with all ****** teams and the ****** Board to maximize the scale of the work. As a high visibility external and internal leader at ******, the COO should have a deep connection with ******’s core values of Creative Risk Taking, Equity, Inclusivity, Integrity, Excellence and Brooklyn.

The ideal candidate will have the following professional skills, qualities, and competencies:

Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to innovation and growth to ensure ******’s future in the cultural landscape
• Ability to plan and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff
• Excellent relationship builder, compelling communication and advocacy skills
• Experience developing strategic plans and managing their implementation
• Capacity to adapt to changing and competing needs, and make timely decisions
• Strong, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion
• Ability to oversee and deliver complex financial models
• Advanced Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field preferred
• Ability to communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team
• Prior experience working in arts and culture/ the not-for-profit sector is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included, along with generous paid time off.