Interim COO (Nonprofit)

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) on behalf of a respected and growing nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve stability, housing security, and long-term self-sufficiency. Through a comprehensive continuum of services, the organization works at the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing communities today, providing critical support, advocacy, housing resources, and life-changing programs to vulnerable populations throughout the region.


This is a full-time interim leadership opportunity based in Los Angeles, California, with the potential to transition into a permanent executive role. The organization is entering an exciting period of growth and operational evolution and is seeking a collaborative, mission-driven leader who is passionate about strengthening systems, empowering teams, and creating measurable community impact. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced nonprofit executive to step into a highly visible leadership role and help shape the future direction of an organization making a meaningful difference every day.


POSITION OVERVIEW:


The Interim Chief Operating Officer will serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, overseeing daily operations, program implementation, compliance, and organizational effectiveness across a diverse portfolio of community-based programs. This leader will play a critical role in translating organizational vision into action by strengthening infrastructure, enhancing operational performance, supporting program excellence, and ensuring accountability across multiple departments.


The COO will lead and mentor a team of program and operational leaders while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is an emotionally intelligent and solutions-oriented executive who thrives in mission-driven environments and brings a proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping position the organization for sustainable growth and long-term success.


PERKS:

• Compensation of $70-77/hour
• Opportunity to step into a highly visible executive leadership role with the potential for permanent hire
• Mission-driven work supporting programs that create lasting change for individuals, families, and communities
• Collaborative and passionate leadership team committed to innovation, service excellence, and organizational growth
• Chance to strengthen operations, develop high-performing teams, and leave a lasting impact on a growing nonprofit organization

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide executive oversight of organizational operations, ensuring efficient, compliant, and mission-focused service delivery
• Lead and support program directors and department leaders across housing, shelter, outreach, navigation, and supportive service programs
• Monitor program performance, contractual outcomes, and key performance indicators while implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements, grants, contracts, audits, and regulatory standards
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, organizational growth, staffing effectiveness, and operational priorities
• Develop systems, workflows, and accountability measures that strengthen organizational performance and sustainability

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience leading nonprofit, human services, social services, behavioral health, housing, community development, healthcare, or other mission-driven organizations with complex operational structures
• Proven success overseeing multiple programs, departments, locations, or service lines while balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operational needs
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit operations, compliance, contract management, grants administration, reporting requirements, risk management, and organizational best practices
• Experience managing, mentoring, and developing leaders while building cultures rooted in accountability, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Skilled in evaluating organizational performance through data, metrics, dashboards, and key performance indicators to drive informed decision-making
• Ability to lead organizational change initiatives, streamline processes, and implement systems that improve efficiency and service delivery
• Strong financial acumen with experience partnering on budgeting, resource allocation, workforce planning, and long-term organizational sustainability
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage staff, executive leadership, board members, funders, and community partners
• Experience navigating fast-paced environments with competing priorities while maintaining a solutions-oriented and mission-focused approach
• Passion for serving communities and advancing programs that create meaningful and measurable social impact

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:


This interim opportunity offers a compensation range of $70-77/hour, plus health benefits and sick time with the potential for conversion to a permanent executive leadership position. The organization is committed to supporting employee well-being, professional growth, and long-term success through a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for eligible permanent employees.


HOW TO APPLY:


For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!


ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:


Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.


Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.