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Envision Consulting, LLC · 2 weeks ago

Chief Program Officer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $185K/yr

10+ years exp

A Place Called Home (APCH) is a respected youth development organization in South Central Los Angeles. They are seeking a Chief Program Officer (CPO) to drive mission execution through program strategy and organizational structure, overseeing a $3M+ program portfolio and leading a diverse team to enhance youth outcomes and program integration.

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Responsibilities

Shape and advance a unified, long-term program vision that strengthens youth outcomes, equity, and organizational excellence

Lead multi-year program planning, innovation, and growth in close partnership with the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors

Oversee a $3M+ program portfolio, ensuring clarity, fiscal discipline, and accountability for outcomes and deliverables

Champion a data-driven culture by guiding strategic goals, performance dashboards, evaluation systems, and impact measurement

Provide thought leadership to Board committees and represent APCH as a senior ambassador in regional and national spaces

Lead, inspire, and develop a diverse team of Senior Directors, Directors, supervisors, educators, counselors, and program staff

Foster a culture of accountability, coaching, learning, and continuous improvement rooted in APCH’s HEART values

Build leadership capacity through systems for staff training, clear competencies, succession planning, and cross-functional collaboration

Ensure strong managerial practices through mentorship, performance development, and consistent feedback

Lead the unified design, integration, and delivery of all APCH programs, including education, counseling, college and career pathways, workforce development, arts, wellness, and leadership initiatives

Advance evidence-based practices, adaptive program models, and continuous quality improvement

Evaluate new program opportunities for feasibility, scalability, sustainability, and mission alignment

Ensure excellence in documentation, reporting, compliance, and performance with city, county, state, and philanthropic partners

Strengthen collaboration between Programs, Operations, Development, Communications, and Finance to ensure alignment and efficiency

Contribute to agency-wide planning, crisis response, and major organizational initiatives

Serve as a strategic advisor to internal leaders on emerging youth needs, local trends, and innovation opportunities

Cultivate high-impact partnerships with schools, colleges, workforce agencies, arts institutions, funders, civic leaders, and community organizations

Lead partnership strategies that expand pathways for youth success and increase APCH’s regional influence

Represent APCH in collaboratives, coalitions, and thought-leadership forums as a model for holistic youth development

Qualification

Program strategySystems-buildingOperational leadershipData-driven evaluationYouth developmentWorkforce developmentContract managementCommitment to equityCommunication skillsLeadership skillsCollaboration skillsEmotional intelligence

Required

Bachelor's degree required

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in youth services, education, workforce development, community development, or related fields

5+ years managing large teams and budgets of $3M+, ideally within complex nonprofit or multi-site environments

Demonstrated experience overseeing contract performance, compliance, and data-driven program evaluation

Postsecondary access, persistence, and completion

Career readiness, workforce development, and job placement

Employer and industry partnerships

Education and workforce contract management

Scaling programs beyond pilot stage

Strong program strategy, systems-building, and operational leadership skills

Proven ability to design KPIs, build infrastructure, and lead organizations through change

Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-departmental collaboration skills

Deep understanding of trauma-informed practices and youth development

Solution-oriented, emotionally intelligent, and committed to equity and inclusion

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

Preferred

Master's degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, or a related field strongly preferred

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

A retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Leadership coaching to support ongoing growth

Company

Envision Consulting, LLC

Envision Consulting partners exclusively with nonprofits all across the country on organizational assessments, strategic restructuring, leadership transitions and executive search, with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion integrated into all of their practices.

Founded in 2011

Pasadena, California, USA

11-50 employees