Chief Program Officer
Full-Time • Headquarters
*** THIS OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL ULMS EMPLOYEES ONLY ***
POSITION SUMMARY:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chief Program Officer reports directly to President & CEO and is responsible for providing strategic leadership, management, and guidance for ULMS legacy programs: Education, Financial Empowerment, Housing, and Workforce Development. This position will provide oversight of the VP of Housing & Financial Empowerment and the VP of Youth & Workforce Development. The Chief Program Officer will cultivate and manage relationships, oversee data analysis, and leverage programmatic fundraising opportunities toward accomplishing the organization’s mission and common goals. In addition, they will work to understand the roles and contributions of all sectors of the organization to mobilize resources through meaningful engagement.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public administration, social service, business, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
- 7+ years progressive leadership experience with a proven track record of successfully developing, leading, managing and growing a performance and outcome-based team, preferably within the nonprofit or philanthropic sector
- 4+ years of experience successfully supervising and managing staff and teams
- Experience with budgeting and financial management of operating and grantmaking budgets
- Knowledge of human service delivery systems and demonstrated ability to research issues, develop, implement, and evaluate strategies, prepare proposals and request for proposals and conduct grant management activities
- Understanding of the social, economic, and political landscape of the greater Seattle area
- Understanding and comprehension of key local issues and challenges, including those affecting communities that have been historically marginalized
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple, complex projects in a deadline-driven and high-achieving environment
- Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of success in solving complex and dynamic situations
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction, showing initiative, creativity, self-discipline, and effective time and project management skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse social/economic audiences
- Ability to distill complex information into a simple and compelling message for maximum clarity, understanding, and impact.
- Ability to adapt and overcome challenges
- Commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while fostering a culture of belonging.
- Proven track record of building and managing projects from conception to completion.
- 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.
- Consistency and goal orientation, problem-solving aptitude, flexibility, creativity, discretion, and appreciation for ULMS’ mission and values.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Experienced change maker in the philanthropic, nonprofit, civic and social sector
- Strong community engagement experience grounded in a shared value of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Experience working for underserved communities from a systems perspective
- Ability to compel others to action as a key storyteller of our path to impact, priorities for growth, and ongoing contributions to the communities we serve
ULMS Total Compensation
** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period
- Medical - $8,741.40 per year
- Dental - $570 per year
- Vision - $65.04 per year
- Group Life & ADD - $41.70 per year
- Employee Assistance Program - $57.60 per year
- 403(b) retirement - $100 per month
- Health & Fitness Benefit - $419.88 per year
- LinkedIn Learning Account
- Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities
Paid Time
- ~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment
- 8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*
- 11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break
WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid
Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)
Taxes – 9.8% of salary
Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)
Taxes – 9.8% of salary
At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Compensation: $174,688.00 - $218,360.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
What does the Urban League Do?
With a vision of equity for all, the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS) empowers those we serve by providing programming and services designed to support and encourage self-sufficiency in all aspects of life. Our areas of focus include advocacy & community engagement, education, entrepreneurship, housing, public health equity, and workforce development.
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