Chief Operating Officer

Richmond Animal League is seeking applications for our first Chief Operating Officer to partner with our Executive Director in leading our growing organization. The COO will manage the organization's day-to-day operations, including facilities, finance, human resources, and marketing, while also leading organizational planning and the long-term vision. Acting as a key thought partner with our ED, you will help foster a positive, professional environment and build an organization that can sustain growth and impact.

We are looking for candidates with strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, significant operational experience, and a strong commitment to animal welfare.

This position is based in Richmond, VA, and relocation assistance is available if moving from outside the region.

• Overseeing the daily operations of the organization, including HR, Finance, marketing, and facilities.

• Collaborating with the Executive Director to oversee and build RAL’s program, including the clinic and shelter.

• Assist in leading organizational planning and long-term vision. In coordination with our ED, developing and implementing a strategic plan designed to accelerate the mission and direction of the RAL’s long-term success, growth, and viability.

• Establishing and directing operational procedures

• Ensuring compliance of RAL with all applicable laws, regulations, licensures, and accreditation standards.

• Supporting the staff, including employees and volunteers s includes periodic performance reviews, safety meetings, cross-training, and salaries.

• In partnership with human resources, build RAL’s team and oversee staff development, employment, evaluation, and discharge of all employees.

• Supporting the Executive Director and development team’s fundraising work and stepping in where needed.

• Managing the maintenance facilities, grounds, and equipment.

• Preparing an annual budget in conjunction with the Board and ED.

• Supervising and directing RAL’s vendors, contractors, and consultants to assure performance under their agreement

• Overseeing the enhancement and maintenance of Standards of Operation for RAL’s activities.

• Participating in local, regional, and national organizations or committees relating to animal welfare. Representing RAL at the occasional public functions and donor events.

• Taking on special projects where needed.

• This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position.

• For candidates considering moving from out of state, relocation assistance is available.

• Benefits include: health care coverage, dental, eye, SIMPLE IRA match, short term disability, generous PTO, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible scheduling, and professional development opportunities.

• You will also work on a beautiful campus. Additionally, Richmond, VA blends historic charm with a thriving creative and food scene, offering big-city culture without big-city costs. With easy access to the James River, a strong job market, and a high quality of life, it’s an ideal place to build a career and live.

• You will report to our Executive Director.

• There may be light travel requirements for this position.

• Physical Demands:
  This position may require long periods of sitting at a desk while using office equipment. Close proximity to animals, their noises, odors, dander, waste, and other impacts are to be expected.