Chief Programs Officer
Company: MY SISTERS' PLACE
Location: New York
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Regular/Full
time/Flexible/Non-ExemptLOCATION: This opportunity is based in
Westchester County, New YorkPOSITION REPORTS TO: Chief Executive
OfficerORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: MSP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, responding to domestic violence and human trafficking
in Westchester County, New York, by providing multi-lingual,
trauma-informed legal and supportive services. We bolster our work
with clients by engaging in extensive outreach and community
education, strengthening the systemic response to all forms of
gender-based violence.At MSP, we strongly believe that integrating
a world-changing approach into all areas of our work is essential
to ending domestic violence and human trafficking. Our dynamic and
diverse team of compassionate advocates is working to create a
world in which every individual has the basic human right to be
free from gender-based violence and to engage in relationships that
embrace the principles of respect, equality, and safety.JOB
OVERVIEW: My Sisters' Place (MSP) is looking for a dynamic
individual to join our team. This is a pivotal and exciting
opportunity to provide leadership, working creatively and
strategically to further develop and effectively incorporate our
goals and objectives and impact change on a local, state, and
national level. The Chief Program Officer (CPO) plays a significant
role as a member of the Executive/Senior Staff and provides overall
administration, management, and development of programs. The CPO
will identify opportunities to leverage cross-program strengths to
take advantage of new opportunities, playing a key role in guiding
MSP's mission and organizational success into the future.CORE JOB
FUNCTIONS:
- Program Development and Management
- Provide overall management of all trauma-informed, client
centered, clinical, advocacy, residential housing, education, and
training programs
- Lead programmatic development and implementation for the
organization, aligned with strategic priorities and commitment to
equity throughout
- Establish measurable, achievable program area goals and
objectives and monitor progress
- Support multiple private and public grant and contract
deliverables and reporting requirements
- Promote collaborative relationships among program areas, and
ensure that the expectations of clients, partners, funders, and
other stakeholders are consistently met
- Develop, foster and maintain a high-performance, inclusive, and
accountability culture throughout program teams, aligned with core
values and organization commitments to equity and inclusion
- Work with program directors and teams to establish approaches
and methods to evaluate program outcomes and leverage internal
and/or external resources to inform program results, utilizing
client database Apricot and other platforms
- Stay current and involved with the local and statewide
nonprofit community, research and develop new program ideas and
pilot projects that incorporate input from the community and
survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking
- Collaborate with our Finance Team to budget and monitor
programmatic operations to ensure sound fiscal and systems
management. Provide guidance on budgets and expense monitoring to
program directors and managers
- Manage resources efficiently and effectively toward
organizational goals, working with teams to balance workload and
activities and support professional development goals
- Serve as thought partner and advisor to colleagues ensuring
programmatic strategy and operating in close collaboration with
areas such as finance and development
- Internal Partnerships
- Cultivate relationships and establish partnerships among
different program areas including the Center for Legal Services,
encouraging knowledge sharing, resource utilization, and
collaborative problem-solving
- Supervise program directors to develop managerial leadership
skills to engage, encourage, empower, and motivate program
staff
- Provide strategic guidance and coaching to program directors
and managers in planning, program management and implementation for
increased effectiveness and accountability
- Coordinate the full life cycle of grants and contract
administration, reporting and compliance
- Lead effort to establish staff goals and objectives and measure
results against programs impact, effectiveness, and other
predetermined accountability metrics
- Provide leadership, and support to program teams to enhance
their ability to collaborate effectively and leverage internal
partnerships
- Determine staffing requirements to achieve program goals and
objectives and participate in hiring decisions for new program
staff
- Collaborate to develop organizational policies, procedures, and
protocols related to programs
- External Partnerships
- Develop and foster productive relationships with allied
organizations serving the nonprofit sector in Westchester County,
New York state and nationally
- Coordinate with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Chief
Development Officer (CDO) on prospecting resources for new program
ideas and pilot projects
- Serve as a relationship liaison with key funders, including
foundations and government agencies in partnership with the CEO and
CDO
- Represent MSP on relevant committees and task forces, as well
as at speaking engagements, conference panels and trainings
- Build and nurture strategic partnerships to leverage resources,
expertise, and networks for programmatic success
- Organizational Leadership
- Participate as a member of the Executive/Senior leadership team
and play a key role in the overall development, strategic planning,
service delivery, and management of the organization across
multiple areas
- Provide leadership for organization-wide learning, development,
and culture-building activities
- Interact with the Board of Directors as a thought partner and
liaison to board committees as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Record of participation in nonprofit coalitions and advocacy
groups
- Leadership ability at team and organizational levels
- Strategic, cross-functional thinker with the skill set to move
towards implementation and action
- Commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and guiding
principles
- Proven track record of building and managing projects from
conception to completion
- Experience in grant writing and budget development
- Ability to listen and effectively communicate with peers,
staff, board, funders, and partners while managing relationships
with both internal and external stakeholders
- Commitment to collaboration and continuous learning at all
levels of the organization
- Consistent and goal oriented, problem solver, flexible and
creative
- Strong written and oral communication skillsEDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 5-7 years of supervisory experience in a senior leadership role
and nonprofit industry
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and various databases
(Apricot)
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel
- Successful completion of background check and fingerprint
examinationGREAT BENEFITS AND PTO PACKAGE: MSP employees enjoy a
generous health benefits package that includes dental and vision
care. Our Financial Savings Plan reflects a commitment to the
future wellbeing of our employees. PTO and self-care are important
to us, and we offer a PTO plan that includes vacation, sick time,
personal days.Salary: $140,000-$145,000Application Instructions: No
Phone Calls Please. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and
salary requirements to Chris Cole, Human Resources Manager,
ccole@mspny.org.**************MSP values you, your growth, and your
contributions. My Sisters' Place believes that an effective,
broad-based movement for social transformation must be rooted in
anti-oppression principles as we work towards a more just and
equitable society. People of color, people with disabilities, and
members of the LGBTQIA+ Community are encouraged to apply. MSP
policy prohibits discrimination due to race, color, age, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and national
origin in employment and delivery of service.
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