The Chief Operating Officer is a Senior Executive Leader in partnership with the Senior Pastor(s) and Executive Leadership. The COO is responsible for the ministry's operations by coordinating, aligning, and supporting each Executive Leaders' department. This candidate will also be responsible for the day-to-day of the Facilities, Campus Planning, and Information Technology teams.
Responsibilities
Partnering with, coaching, and supporting the Executive Leaders & their departments; Administration (Finance, Human Resources, and Legal); Production & Creative Services (Services, Broadcast, Events, & Marketing); Global Community (Community Groups, Online Services, and Touring); Los Angeles Community (Services, Partnerships, and Outreach); Worship & Music Entity; Day-to-day responsibility of the teams responsible for Facilities (Cleaning, Maintenance, Insurance, and Facility Rentals), Security, and Information Technology (Website, Church Database, HRIS, Facilities Network, and Accounting Systems); Serve on Financial Leadership Team, supporting the Chief Administrative Officer in financial policy management, budget planning, and day-to-day financial activities; Managing human resource policies, leading performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and advising on organizational structure; Negotiating and managing contracts of vendors and freelance independent contractors; Ensuring proper controls and policies across all areas of the ministry are implemented and functioning; Leading one-on-one and team-wide training for staff development; Partnering with the Executive Pastor in the staff & church's spiritual leadership; Serving as an advisor on the direction of the ministry to the Senior Pastor(s) and Pastor Emeritus; Leading strategic planning processes (short- and long-term) with the Senior Pastor(s) and Executive Leadership team; Designing and managing a Key Performance Indicators dashboard & reporting system; Attending and serving at ministry events and services in a leadership capacity
Requirements
Entrepreneurial & Innovative by nature; Excellent organizational, analytical, financial, interpersonal, and communication skills; Tact, discernment, and discretion in handling sensitive & confidential matters; 10+ Years in Operations and Finance Leadership roles are required; A desire and track record in "building big high-capacity leaders"; Located in or willing to relocate to Los Angeles; Living above reproach and in a relationship with God
Nice to have
5+ Years in non-profit roles