Interim Chief Program Officer

Interim Chief Program Officer

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA, Fully Onsite, 5 Days a Week

Pay: $80-90/hour

Type: Temporary (covering a medical leave)

Overview: We are partnering with a well-known nonprofit organization in Downtown Los Angeles to find an experienced Interim Chief Program Officer to backfill their current CPO, who is out on medical leave. This is an executive-level opportunity for a seasoned nonprofit leader who can step in, get up to speed quickly, and provide steady, consistent leadership across a broad range of programs. Programs span early childhood and child development, sexual assault and domestic violence services, economic empowerment, and senior services. The timeline is open-ended, and the right candidate must be comfortable with ambiguity. If the current CPO does not return, there is potential for this role to convert to a permanent direct hire.


Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership and oversight across all program areas in alignment with the organization's strategic plan
• Directly supervise Program Managers and Directors, including the Senior Program Administrator, Child Development Director, Economic Empowerment Director, Clinical Manager, and Director of Survivor Services
• Manage program budgets and ensure full utilization of grant funding across all programs
• Oversee grant compliance, reporting, and collaboration with Development and Finance teams
• Ensure licensing compliance and quality standards across all service areas including Child Development and Sexual Assault Response
• Report quarterly to the CEO and Board of Directors on program performance, financials, and staffing
• Hire, coach, and develop program staff and external consultants as needed
• Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team alongside the CEO and other C-suite leaders

Ideal Candidate

• Consistent, even-keeled leader who shows up the same way every day, regardless of the circumstances
• Able to move fluidly across multiple and varied program areas without missing a beat
• Strong at setting expectations, holding teams accountable, and developing people
• Open to seeing things with fresh eyes and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Collaborative and personable, someone who builds trust quickly with staff and stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of program leadership experience in a nonprofit or public agency setting
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with diverse communities and managing cross-functional teams
• In-depth knowledge of budget management and grant allocations required
• Government grant process experience required
• LCSW or LMFT highly preferred but not required

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