Chief Operating Officer
Core
Oversee internal operations, infrastructure, and teams (HR, Technology, Operations) to advance the Animal Legal Defense Fund's mission of protecting animals through the legal system.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Operating Officer (Non-profit)
Builds
Organizational infrastructure, operational efficiency, and team capabilities for a legal advocacy non-profit
Domain
Non-profit management / Animal law advocacy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, people management, budget management, policy formulation, risk assessment, cross-functional collaboration, change management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Non-profit leadership experience, legal or law firm experience, advanced degree (MBA/MA/JD), Salesforce proficiency
Technologies
Salesforce, Outlook, Word, Excel
Responsibilities
Manage HR, Technology, and Operations teams; formulate operational policies; direct financial and budget activities; assess organizational risk; drive culture and internal communications; advise Executive Director and Board on sustainability; lead internal change management initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC