Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: Davenport, IA
Organization: Congregation of the Humility of Mary (CHM)
The Congregation of the Humility of Mary (CHM) is seeking a dedicated Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee and enhance the day-to-day operations of our nonprofit organization, ensuring alignment with our mission, values, and legacy. This role is ideal for a compassionate, strategic, and results-oriented leader with a heart for service and a strong background in nonprofit operations.
About the Role:
As COO you will be accountable for the direction and oversight of all corporate operations, which include: administrative staff, business support, management information systems, day-to-day facility operations, and Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat operations, safeguarding the mission, values and legacy of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary (CHM)
Additional Responsibilities:
- Operational Oversight: The COO manages day-to-day operations, ensuring programs, services, and internal processes run efficiently and align with the nonprofit’s mission.
- Strategic Implementation: Translates the nonprofit’s strategic goals into actionable plans, coordinating departments to meet objectives and improve impact.
- Staff and Team Leadership: Oversees staff management, hiring, and performance to build strong teams and ensure organizational effectiveness.
- Budget and Resource Management: Works closely with the CFO or finance team to manage budgets, optimize resource allocation, and maintain financial health.
- Process and Systems Improvement: Identifies and implements systems and workflows that increase efficiency, scalability, and accountability.
- Inclusive Work Environment Protection: Ensures that all work contributes to the achievement of AA/EEO goals, the development of a pluralistic organization, and the practice of nondiscriminatory behavior in all internal and external relationships
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or related field required, Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working at a leadership level in the non-profit sector
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems at a functional and strategic level
- Ability to lead people and achieve the corporation’s success through managing others
- Demonstrated computer knowledge in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience in establishing goals and prioritizing and completing projects
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Why CHM?
- A Role that Matters: You’re not just filling a position— you’re joining a community built on love, service, and care . Your leadership will directly impact the well-being of those who have devoted their lives to others.
- Holistic benefit package to include Paid Sick Leave, Vacation, and Holidays, Retirement plan with CHM contribution, Medical Insurance, Development Funds, and more!