Chief Operating Officer

$90,000 - $110,000/Yr

Reneris - Eugene, OR

Full-time - Senior

Eugene, OR

About the position

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Reneris will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day operations of the organization during a transition period. The COO will work closely with the Executive Director (ED) to build organizational capacity, ensuring that the organization can meet its ambitious goals in reimagining housing. This position requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with a focus on developing effective systems and processes to support the organization's growth and maintain a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the internal functions of the organization, ensuring appropriate staffing and resource allocation.
• Solve day-to-day problems to keep the organization and its departments running smoothly.
• Oversee the development and monitoring of the annual operating budget and long-range financial forecasting.
• Communicate operating budget issues to the ED and strategize on resolutions.
• Oversee organizational structuring of real estate acquisition, financing, and property management, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the strategic plan.
• Develop and lead the performance management process to measure and evaluate progress against organizational goals.
• Understand and implement the organization's policies and procedures.
• Oversee all human resources matters including recruiting, hiring, training, and employee relations.
• Promote a positive and collaborative work environment, ensuring compliance with workplace laws.
• Strengthen organizational systems for communication, coordination, and planning.
• Oversee all information technology matters.
• Assist the ED in managing the Board of Directors and Committees.
• Serve as an organizational representative to the community alongside the ED and Community Relations Director.
• Review insurance coverages and act as risk manager.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of organizational development experience in a senior leadership position.
• Experience in affordable housing development, finance, management, and compliance preferred.
• Knowledge of cooperative housing and community land trusts is a plus.
• Experience with financial oversight and budgeting, including knowledge of accounting and financial analysis.
• Excellent motivational, leadership, supervisory, coaching, and training skills.
• Collaborative work style with effective management skills.
• Ability to connect with staff on both technical and emotional aspects of the work.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Proficient with Mac, Google Workspace, and Quickbooks.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in developing effective systems, structures, policies, and procedures in a leadership role.
• Strong interest in shared-equity homeownership.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 4% 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible, family-friendly workplace