Chief Operating Officer

Portland, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 134000 - 162000

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Team: Senior Management

Reports to: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: Full-Time (M-F 8-5 averaging 40 hrs./wk.) Hybrid (min. 2 days in-office)

Compensation: $134000 $162000/yr. DOE

Location: Gateway Office Portland OR

Benefits: Generous benefits package; see below for details

WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

For over 30 years Our Just Future (formerly Human Solutions) has been working to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by empowering families and helping them build pathways out of poverty.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The COO will be a cornerstone leader at Our Just Future-building the internal systems that allow our mission staff and community impact to thrive. This is an opportunity for a seasoned operational leader to help shape the next chapter of a mission-driven organization deeply committed to justice housing stability and community well-being.

The Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Director for Operations (COO) is a senior executive leader responsible for overseeing and integrating OJFs core internal functions including Finance Budgeting Contracting Human Resources Information Technology Facilities and Asset Management and Resource Development. The COO partners closely with the Executive Director and Departmental Leaders to ensure strong efficient and mission-aligned operations across the organization.

This new position is designed to strengthen internal business systems support staff more effectively and advance sustainable budgeting and financial practice. The COO will play a central role in guiding OJF into its next stage of organizational maturity and impact.

The COO is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and supports the Executive Director in the development and implementation of strategic plans action plans and long-term organizational sustainability.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Leadership Strategy and Supervision

Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director in advancing OJFs mission and long-term vision.
Lead the development and execution of internal operational strategy aligned with OJFs Strategic and Action Plans.
Translate strategic priorities into operational systems budgets staffing structures and performance measures.
Support organizational change management and guide the agency through growth and system transformation.
Directly supervise senior leaders responsible for finance IT HR facilities/offices and related internal functions.
Ensure strong performance management communication accountability and professional growth across internal teams.
Provide regular reporting to the Executive Director and participate in leadership and Board engagement as appropriate.

Finance Budgeting & Contracting

Provide executive oversight of organizational finance budgeting and fiscal compliance in coordination with the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Team.
Lead sustainable budgeting practices including multi-year projections and scenario planning.
Oversee contract management fiscal reporting audits and funder compliance.
Strengthen coordination between program operations and financial systems to support mission delivery and financial sustainability.
Partner closely with finance staff and external partners on financial controls and risk management.

Human Resources & Organizational Culture

Oversee human resources systems in coordination with the Human Resources Manager including hiring retention performance management compensation compliance and staff development.
Promote a healthy inclusive and value-centered organizational culture that supports staff success and well-being.
Ensure strong supervisory systems and professional development for managers and teams.
Support leadership in navigating workforce change growth and complexity.

IT Business Systems & Infrastructure

Guide the development and continuous improvement of IT and business systems across the organization.
Ensure technology and business systems support program effectiveness data integrity and staff efficiency.
Oversee operational infrastructure and business process improvement.

Facilities & Asset Management

Oversee facilities and commercial property asset management ensuring safe functional and mission-aligned workspaces in collaboration with the Office Manager.
Support facilities planning tied to organizational growth program delivery and staff needs.

Resource Development Support

Collaborate with fundraising and development leadership to ensure financial systems support resource development goals.
Provide budgeting forecasting and reporting for grants contracts and fundraising initiatives.
Align operational capacity with growth in contributed and earned revenue.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Advanced degree preferred but not required.
Significant leadership experience overseeing some or all of the following areas for 3 years or more:
1. Finance and Nonprofit Accounting
2. Affordable Housing Finance
3. Facilities and Asset Management
4. Information Technology and Business Systems
5. Human Resources
6. Nonprofit Operations
7. Resource Development
Demonstrated experience building and strengthening organizational systems in growing or complex nonprofit environments.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams manage change and support organizational growth.
Experience with sustainable budgeting multi-year financial planning and funder compliance.
Strong strategic thinking paired with practical project management competency and operational execution.
High level of integrity sound judgment and commitment to equity and justice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working in housing homelessness social services or community development strongly preferred.
A working understanding of Risk Management Information Technology Management (not IT expertise) and Asset Management.
A demonstrated understanding of racial equity and racial justice work and how to apply an equity lens in the development of policies practices and compensation plans.
The position requires strong attention to detail and collaboration with internal and external teams.
Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to sit for long periods. They must be physically able to operate a telephone fax machine computer ten-key and copy machine. Some walking is required. Occasional lifting of up to fifteen pounds may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hybrid work between both virtual and office time is expected following the most current OJF policy and in coordination with the supervisor and work demands.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We offer comprehensive benefits in support of your physical emotional and financial well-being. A few highlights:

Employer paid premiums for employee health insurance (medical dental vision).
Flexible spending accounts for health and for dependent care.
Employer paid premiums for short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
Opportunity to contribute to a 401k retirement plan with a 2% employer match after three months of employment.
Generous paid time off 13 paid holidays a floating birthday holiday and the ability to maintain a great work/life balance.
A six-week paid sabbatical after every seven years of consecutive employment with Our Just Future.
Access to an employee assistance program.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume cover letter and at least 3 professional references. Initial review of applications will occur on February 11 2026. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Required Experience:

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Job Title: Chief Operating OfficerTeam: Senior ManagementReports to: Executive DirectorFLSA Status: ExemptHours: Full-Time (M-F 8-5 averaging 40 hrs./wk.) Hybrid (min. 2 days in-office)Compensation: $134000 $162000...