Chief Operating Officer (Non-profit, Housing/Real-estate)

Chief Operating Officer

AstroHire Executive Search (Est. 2017), a 100% Native American-owned employee recruitment firm, is humbled and passionate to partner with the Chief Seattle Club (Non-profit) to hire its next full-time Chief Operating Officer. The Chief Operations Officer (COO) is a senior leadership role responsible for stabilizing and strengthening the operational infrastructure of a mission-driven housing nonprofit during a period of transition. The COO ensures continuity across key operational functions while enhancing systems that support safe, high-quality housing and services for residents.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, C-suite leaders, Real Estate Department staff, and frontline operational teams, the COO provides both strategic direction and hands-on operational leadership. Core operations include Human Resources, Facilities Management, IT Services, and the Real Estate Department, which oversees property and asset management and housing development activities. This role plays a critical part in sustaining the organization's mission to provide sacred spaces to nurture, affirm, and strengthen the spirit of urban Native people.

Essential Job Functions:

• Strategic & Transitional Leadership
• Operational Oversight
• Real Estate, Asset, and Property Portfolio Leadership
• Compliance, Policy & Risk Management
• Financial Stewardship
• People Leadership & Culture
• Facilities, Technology, and Resource Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Education: BA or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: 8-10 years of significant leadership experience in nonprofit operations, affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, property management, real estate development, or a related mission-driven field.
• Experience overseeing asset management, housing operations, or capital projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience in building out managerial support. Prior interim or transitional leadership experience is a plus.
• Licenses/Certifications: SHRMCP or SHRMSCP preferred. Housing- or real estate-related certifications (e.g., CPM, CAM, LIHTC compliance) are a plus, but not required.
• Technical Skills & Competencies: Strong strategic and analytical thinking. Expertise in cross-functional operational and housing portfolio management. Knowledge of HUD, LIHTC, local housing funder requirements, and nonprofit compliance environments. Budgeting and financial management experience, particularly in affordable housing or mixed funding contexts. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills with a mission-first orientation.
• Competencies: Real Estate Portfolio Management Housing Compliance (HUD/LIHTC) Financial Management Operations Leadership Asset Management Capital Planning Risk Management Team Leadership
• Preferred Qualifications: Proven ability to work effectively with Native communities, including cultural awareness, respect for traditions, and knowledge of community dynamics.
• Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Benefits Summary: Full-time employee benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and an Employee Assistance Program Public Transportation (ORCA) pass 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Night Shift Differential Transparent Pay Schedule Internal Hiring and Encouraged Advancement