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CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Second Wind Dreams® (SWD®) is an internationally known nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the perception of aging through the fulfillment of dreams and the offering of educational programs including its flagship, sensitivity training, the Virtual Dementia Tour®.
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Summary
The COO will serve as a critical member of the executive management team, reporting to the CEO and working closely alongside the Chief Programs Officer. In collaboration with the CEO, the COO will help articulate and implement the strategic vision and leadership of Second Wind Dreams®. The COO will oversee the SWD operations.
Specific Duties will include:
Oversee Second Wind Dreams Operations supporting all programs and departments. This includes but is not limited to Financial Management, Fulfillment, Information Technology and participating in HR.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Active Member of the Executive team
  • Management of finance processes and staff
  • Participates in Human Resources
  • Management of Information Technology
  • Management of Operations processes and staff
  • Manages fulfillment process and staff
  • Participates in the sales reporting process
  
Required Education and Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree required with 5 or more years of leadership experience.  Master’s degree preferred.
  • Area of study in business administration, public administration, social work, gerontology, healthcare or another related field
  • Experience in a human service delivery field
  • Experience in a non-profit setting
  • Fiscal Management experience (oversight of audit, accounting, AR, AP, etc.)
  • Operations and Fulfillment Experience (Shipping/Receiving, Procurement, Process management)
  • Strong interpersonal, team building and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work with multiple partners, senior leadership, boards and staff
  • Ability and passion for building relationships
  • Strong communication skills
  • Skilled in exercising discretion and independent judgment with regard to management tasks
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple demands
  • Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds
  • Proficient computer skills:  software, basic help desk, computer configuration,  etc. (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, etc.) 

Benefits package includes
  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability option
  • Health Insurance option
  • Dental Insurance option
  • Vision Insurance option
  • 403b retirement option

TO APPLY: To apply for this position, please respond to this job posting via Work for Good (no phone calls please) with:
  • A cover letter summarizing your interest and experience; and
  • A resume, attached in MS Word format, and including your updated contact information and salary expectations.

FLSA JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full time.
Second Wind Dreams is an equal opportunity employer. This job posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise other than an “at will” relationship.

Second Wind Dreams is a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization.

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