Director of Operations & Programs

Job Description

Job Description

About Hollywood 4WRD

Since 2008, Hollywood 4WRD (4 Walls, a Roof, and a Door) has been leading a coalition of partners taking action to support individuals experiencing homelessness and those at risk. We unite service providers, government agencies, businesses, and community members to forge a unified voice and create effective solutions that will prevent and end homelessness in Greater Hollywood.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, we are looking for a thought partner. A leader who exercises independent judgement after careful consideration and collaboration. The Director of Operations & Programs maintains Hollywood 4WRD’s operational excellence and program impact, most importantly Hollywood 2.0 (H20).

Launched in 2022, H20 offers an expanding range of community-based care for neighbors with serious mental illness, many of whom also experience homelessness. The Director’s responsibilities are to manage contract operations, coordinate with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, and engage Hollywood businesses to support employment pathways for people experiencing homelessness.

The ideal candidate combines operational discipline with strategic thinking, sound judgment and a commitment to collaborative problem-solving. This is an opportunity for an accomplished manager ready to take on significant leadership responsibility and help shape the next chapter of a respected community coalition.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, nonprofit management, public policy, social work, business administration, or a related field required. Master of Public Administration (MPA) preferred
• Four to seven years of relevant experience in nonprofit operations, program or contract administration, public-sector partnerships, homelessness systems coordination, or comparable work. Demonstrated leadership potential and results are valued
• Strong understanding of homelessness response systems, systems coordination, government agencies, public funding, and cross-sector partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, organize complex projects, monitor budgets and contracts, improve processes, and meet deadlines with accuracy and discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, relationship-building, judgment, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Self-directed, resourceful, mission-driven, and committed to professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

This full-time, exempt position offers an annual salary of $100,000–$125,000. Benefits include a stipend for healthcare and phone expenses, a 403(b)-retirement plan option, generous paid time off, and a generous holiday schedule.

Since 2008, Hollywood 4WRD (4 Walls, a Roof, and a Door) has been leading a coalition of partners taking action to support individuals experiencing homelessness and those at risk. We unite service providers, government agencies, businesses, and community members to forge a unified voice and create effective solutions that will prevent and end homelessness in Greater Hollywood.

Company Description

Since 2008, Hollywood 4WRD (4 Walls, a Roof, and a Door) has been leading a coalition of partners taking action to support individuals experiencing homelessness and those at risk. We unite service providers, government agencies, businesses, and community members to forge a unified voice and create effective solutions that will prevent and end homelessness in Greater Hollywood.