Allegheny Conference on Community Development · 1 week ago
Chief Operating Officer
Pittsburgh,PA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe Allegheny Conference on Community Development is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to serve as a senior organizational leader and integrator. The COO will oversee the internal operations of the Conference, ensuring effective execution of strategies and cultivating a high-performing organizational culture.
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Responsibilities
Lead the Operations portfolio, including Human Resources, Investor Relations, Communications & Events, and Administration
Design and continuously improve organizational systems, workflows, and policies that support efficiency, accountability, and collaboration
Guide organization-wide planning, goal setting, and performance tracking aligned with strategic priorities
Establish dashboards and feedback mechanisms that translate work into measurable outcomes and impact
Champion a high-performance, collaborative, and mission-driven organizational culture
Lead talent planning, recruitment, onboarding, and professional development across the organization
Oversee performance management practices that align individual and team goals with organizational priorities
Advance internal engagement, culture, and belonging practices
Provide executive oversight of internal and external communications, branding, and event execution
Strengthen the Conference’s visibility and credibility as the region’s voice for economic competitiveness and growth
Collaborate with other Chiefs to align messaging with regional strategy and policy priorities
Lead investor relations and membership strategy, ensuring a high-touch engagement approach that demonstrates value and impact
Partner with the CEO and CFO on fundraising, sponsorships, and partnership revenue efforts
Drive investor retention and growth through tiered engagement strategies aligned with organizational priorities
Serve as a key member of the Chiefs’ leadership team, supporting coordination and alignment across the organization
Facilitate information flow, decision tracking, and coordinated project management across departments
Provide executive leadership continuity in internal meetings, partnership discussions, and operational reviews, as needed
Qualification
Required
10–15 years of senior leadership experience in complex, mission-driven organizations (economic development, civic, policy, or large nonprofit environments preferred)
Demonstrated success leading organizational operations, change initiatives, and performance management efforts
Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas: people and talent leadership; communications and brand strategy; investor or member engagement
Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and align strategy, programs, and financial stewardship
Strong communication, relationship-building, and executive presence
Preferred
Experience with CRM platforms, performance dashboards, or project-management tools is a plus
Company
Allegheny Conference on Community Development
The Allegheny Conference on Community Development works with public & private sector leadership to improve the Pittsburgh region's economic future and quality of life.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Stefani Pashman
Chief Executive Officer
Janel Skelley
Chief Financial Officer
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