Job Details

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County is looking for a new Chief Operations Officer (COO). The COO leads all core programming and is essential in designing and implementing the agency's vision and mission. As a member of the Senior Executive Team, the COO reports to and works with the CEO, alongside the Chief Development Officer, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief Finance Officer, and the Chief Human Resources Officer.

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) oversees and manages Catholic Charities' core programming with an operating budget of over $50M and more than 500 program staff members. The COO is responsible for leading, designing, and implementing effective methods to disrupt poverty; coordinating and integrating programs through a client-centric approach; and working with the CAO on the measurement of outcomes and impact.

Working in collaboration with leadership, the COO will ensure that there are linkages between programs, best practices are employed, and professional development is provided to bolster necessary skills. The role places importance on developing relationships and engaging the hearts and minds of staff to support and manage change. Diversity and equity guide Catholic Charities through challenging discussions and underpin all change. The COO must be committed to leading with this lens.