Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

• Project Renewal
• August 02, 2024
• New York, NY

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About Project Renewal

Project Renewal is a leading New York City non-profit organization with the mission of ending the cycle of homelessness by empowering individuals and families to renew their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Founded in 1967, we pioneer innovative solutions for the most vulnerable New Yorkers, addressing chronic homelessness often driven by mental illness, substance use disorders, and histories of criminal justice involvement - all exacerbated by generations of racial discrimination.

Through an innovative continuum of programs, Project Renewal meets the full range of housing needs facing New Yorkers who are homeless or at-risk. We provide comprehensive health services, award-winning emergency, transitional, and permanent housing, and employment services to more than 14,000 individuals each year.

Project Renewal is expanding substantially, investing $330 million to build over five hundred new purpose-built shelter beds, 235 new supportive apartments for ultra low-income tenants, and three street-facing primary care clinics. As homelessness reaches crisis levels in New York City, we are uniquely positioned to provide integrated housing, social services, healthcare, and employment services to our clients where they are.

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The Opportunity

Project Renewal seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) who excels at fostering collaboration across diverse teams while driving measurable results and outcomes. This leader will lead their significant portfolio of programs and related services. The COO will be a key strategic partner to the CEO, helping to drive the organization's mission, culture, and future direction. They will leverage Project Renewal's experience and knowledge to influence policy and contribute to systemic reforms in addressing homelessness and related issues.

The Chief Operating Officer role is needed to ensure seamless integration and execution of Project Renewal's multifaceted programs across healthcare, housing, and social services, while also creating and driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles and practices throughout the organization. This leader will champion a culture of belonging, address systemic barriers, and cultivate a workforce that reflects and respects the diverse communities we serve. Without this role, we would struggle to effectively coordinate our diverse initiatives, maintain strategic alignment across departments, implement comprehensive DEI strategies, and maximize our impact on ending the cycle of homelessness in New York City. The COO's commitment to equity and inclusion is crucial in fostering an environment where all staff and clients feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our mission.

This position reports directly to CEO, Eric Rosenbaum. Core responsibilities include :

Strategic Leadership and Vision

Cross-Functional Integration and Management

Partnerships and Collaboration

Team Leadership and Development

Financial and Risk Management

Candidate Profile

We recognize that there is a spectrum of lived and professional experience that will set candidates up for success in this role. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

The ideal COO will have a strong background in social services, behavioral health, homeless healthcare or related fields, with a focus on social justice. They should have experience leading complex, integrated service models that combine healthcare with housing and social services. While no one candidate will have every experience outlined in the position description, successful candidates will demonstrate :

Mission Orientation :

Strategic Leadership :

Program Oversight and Evaluation :

Program Integration :

Belonging and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :

External Partnerships and Relationship Management

Financial Acumen :

Risk Management and Compliance :

In addition, strong candidates will offer :

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is expected to be in the $250,000 - $275,000 range, commensurate with experience. Note that the final salary will reflect internal equity and the selected candidate’s individual experiences and qualifications.

Project Renewal offers comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Life Insurance; 403(b); FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; and Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Days, and Holidays.

Project Renewal works with vulnerable populations in housing, shelters and healthcare settings. All newly hired staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or adhere to Project Renewal health safety protocols.

Contact

Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Malissa Brennan. Submit a compelling cover letter and resume by . All inquiries are strictly confidential.

Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email . If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

Project Renewal is an equal opportunity employer. Our long-standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, citizenship status, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other protective basis to the extent required by applicable federal, state and local laws.

About Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group

Koya Partners, a Diversified Search Group company, is the nation’s premier search firm dedicated to mission-driven leadership. Since its founding in 2004, Koya has had an exclusive focus on mission-driven clients and was founded on the belief that the right leader can transform an organization and have a deep and measurable impact on our world. Koya works with nonprofits & NGOs, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.

Diversified Search Group is consistently recognized by Forbes on its top 10 list of “America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms” and is an industry leader in recruiting transformational leaders for a changing world. The firm is deliberately different in its approach, with best-in-class teams who have decades of experience in cultivating inclusive leaders, understanding the dimensions of diversity, and building equitable teams.

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