Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

About the Company

Pioneering legal organization dedicated to protecting Native American rights

Industry
Legal Services

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1970

Employees
11-50

Specialties

• indian law
• human rights
• civil rights
• tribal sovereignty
• water rights
• indian child welfare act
• education
• peacemaking
• natural resource protection
• religious rights
• indigenous rights
• and intellectual property

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join its leadership team. The COO will be a pivotal figure in the organization, working closely with the Executive Director and other senior leaders to enhance and advance the company's operations in line with its mission. This role is particularly suited to an individual with a strong background in operations, including oversight of finance and accounting, development, information technology, facilities, human resources, and communications. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving cross-organizational alignment, providing strategic and operational leadership, and building the necessary infrastructure and culture to ensure the company's continued effectiveness and growth. Applicants for the COO position at the company should possess extraordinary organizational skills, an unwavering commitment to justice for Native people, and a proven track record of success. The role requires a leader who can steward the organization through its next chapter, responding to its growth and preparing it for the future. The ideal candidate will be adept at strengthening and optimizing operations, and will play a central role in fostering a culture of operational excellence. The company is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to the protection of Native American rights, resources, and lifeways through legal advocacy and expertise.

Hiring Manager Title
Executive Director

Functions

• Operations