Chief Impact Officer
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THE OPPORTUNITY

Goodwill Southern California is seeking a dynamic community leader, collaborator, and innovator with an enthusiastic passion for service and systems change as its next Chief Impact Officer (head of all workforce and career development programs). Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer as a member of the senior leadership team, the Chief Impact Officer will develop a strategic vision for the Workforce and Career Development division, transforming the lives of thousands of individuals each year through the power of work.

As a key member of the executive team, the Chief Impact Officer (CIO) will be responsible for maximizing Goodwill's impact by leading all Workforce and Career Development programs. The CIO will develop and implement strategic initiatives, manage a $20 million budget, and lead a team of 200+ staff to ensure the effective delivery of services to those facing employment barriers. The CIO also will foster community partnerships, measure program outcomes, and act as a thought leader in the workforce development sector.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record of excellence in senior leadership roles, ideally within nonprofit organizations renowned for client commitment and impactful programs.
• Expertise in strategy development, community engagement, talent development, operational excellence, technology/process improvement, and financial management.
• Proficiency in recruiting, inspiring, and collaborating with a diverse staff, fostering positive team culture, high performance, and employee development.
• Innovative and forward-thinking individual with a history of garnering widespread support, expanding organizational reach, and enhancing impact.
• Strong understanding of effective fiscal management, capable of deploying financial resources wisely and responsibly, with experience in managing complex organizations and large asset bases.
• Preferred qualifications include a degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, public policy, or related fields, though equivalent leadership experience in community-serving organizations will be considered equivalent value to a degree.

COMPENSATION & OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

The annual salary range for this position is $250,000 to $275,000 plus comprehensive benefits. This is a hybrid position, based out of the Los Angeles office, and requiring travel within Southern California.

TO APPLY

Goodwill Southern California has retained Morris & Berger to conduct the CIO search. To apply, please submit an application, including a resume and a letter of interest, in confidence to Morris & Berger through their website.

ABOUT GOODWILL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

As one of the leading nonprofits in the world, and the largest nonprofit in Southern California, Goodwill Southern California has been transforming lives through the power of work for over 100 years. The organization focuses on those with the greatest barriers to employment such as Veterans, disconnected youth, people with disabilities, the re-entry community, and people without homes. Goodwill Southern California believes it can tap into the talent of these unique populations and provide employment opportunities to anyone that wants to work – not for charity's sake but because they provide good solutions to the employment needs of businesses and organizations in the community.