POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vice President of Operations (VP of Operations) supports the Chief Finance Officer in leading the strategic and day-to-day operational management of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS). This role ensures the effective implementation of programs, services, and organizational systems aligned with the ULMS mission. The VP of Operations serves on the senior leadership team, providing tactical leadership across departments and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, public officials, community partners, donors, and staff.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in business administration, business management, non-profit management or related field strongly desired

7+ years of professional management experience, ideally in a rapidly evolving non-profit organization

Highly organized and ability to wear multiple hats in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment; a driving force who manages toward clarity and solutions

A successful track record in setting priorities, shaping processes, guiding investment in people and systems, and developing an infrastructure that creates a stronger and more efficient organization

Thorough understanding of project management; able to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines and goals

A consummate team player with a flexible and creative approach

Excellent communication and coalition building skills with an ability to balance, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; high level of knowledge and understanding, especially as it relates to program replication, connecting programs to funding, creatively generating other resources, and building strategic partnerships

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to ULMS’ mission

Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Demonstrates cultural competency

Ability to build trust quickly

Ability to work a flexible schedule including late nights and weekends

ULMS Total Compensation

** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

Medical - $8,741.40 per year

Dental - $570 per year

Vision - $65.04 per year

Group Life & ADD - $41.70 per year

Employee Assistance Program - $57.60 per year

403(b) retirement - $100 per month

Health & Fitness Benefit - $419.88 per year

LinkedIn Learning Account

Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities

Paid Time Off

~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment

8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*

11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code) Taxes – 9.8% of salary

At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.