Chief Operating Officer

• Implement the Executive Director’s vision and the mission for the organizations by overseeing operational health, and advising the Executive Director on all aspects of the organization’s work, culture, and growth.
• Serve as a key member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and ensure deep alignment with the EVP for States, EVP for Policy & Analytics, EVP for Communications, and Chief of Staff in developing and advancing shared strategic goals, driving the execution of core objectives, and fostering a collaborative culture in line with the organization’s values.
• Model transparent, inclusive, equity-driven leadership and foster a high-performing and collaborative team culture rooted in creativity, trust, and accountability.
• Cultivate a strong working relationship with All Voting’s and AVL Action’s boards of directors and oversee governance matters for both organizations.
• Oversee the finances of the organization including the development of organizational budgets and day-to-day expenses and liaise with external financial vendors to ensure timely and correct presentation of the annual audits and tax forms.
• Coordinate with the Development team on the proper accounting of revenue.
• Oversee the Compliance Counsel in the management of programmatic compliance including oversight of risk management.
• Manage legal matters impacting the organization including annual federal and state reporting and engage with outside counsel, as needed.
• Manage the Senior Operations Manager and external vendors to ensure employees have secure technology, equipment, facilities, and training.
• Oversee the development and review of contracts, leases, and subgrants in partnership with the Senior Operations Manager.
• Lead, manage, and support a team of three operations professionals.
• Develop organization-wide systems, policies, and processes with a people-centered framework.
• With the People Director, provide oversight of organizational personnel matters, policies, and resources impacting staff to create a positive and productive culture for employees.
• Guide talent development practices, partnering with our People Director to foster training and development opportunities for our team and to prioritize our commitment to Diversity, Equity, inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) practices and competencies in all of our talent processes as our organizations continue to mature and grow.
• Advise the Executive Director and People Director on internal HR practices and functions, related to talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and retention strategy.