Goodwill Southern California < > Chief Impact Officer

THE ORGANIZATION 

As one of the leading nonprofits in the world, and the largest nonprofit in Southern California, Goodwill Southern California has been transforming lives through the power of work for over 100 years. Goodwill Southern California operates a vast network of retail stores, donation centers, career resource centers, work programs, youth programs, and more throughout Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. At the heart of the mission of Goodwill Southern California is the belief that every person in the community has value, every person has talent, and every person is deserving of time and effort to provide a hand up and an opportunity. The organization focuses on those with the greatest barriers to employment such as Veterans, disconnected youth, people with disabilities, the re-entry community, and people without homes. Goodwill Southern California believes it can tap into the talent of these unique populations and provide employment opportunities to anyone that wants to work – not for charity’s sake but because they provide good solutions to the employment needs of businesses and organizations in the community. For more information, please visit https://powerofwork.goodwillsocal.org.   

THE POSITION 

Goodwill Southern California is seeking a dynamic community leader, collaborator and innovator with an enthusiastic passion for service and systems change as its next Chief Impact Officer.  Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer as a member of the senior leadership team, the Chief Impact Officer will develop a strategic vision for the Workforce and Career Development (WCD) division, transforming the lives of thousands of individuals each year through the power of work. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Proven track record of excellence in senior leadership roles, ideally within nonprofit organizations renowned for client commitment and impactful programs. 

Expertise in strategy development, community engagement, talent development, operational excellence, technology/process improvement, and financial management. 

Proficiency in recruiting, inspiring, and collaborating with a diverse staff, fostering positive team culture, high performance, and employee development. 

Innovative and forward-thinking individual with a history of garnering widespread support, expanding organizational reach, and enhancing impact. 

Strong understanding of effective fiscal management, capable of deploying financial resources wisely and responsibly, with experience in managing complex organizations and large asset bases. 

Preferred qualifications include a degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, public policy, or related fields, though equivalent leadership experience in community-serving organizations will be considered equivalent value to a degree. 

COMPENSATION & OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 

The annual salary range for this position is $200,000 to $220,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package. This is a hybrid position, requiring significant travel within Southern California (25% to 50%).  A valid driver’s license and state-required auto insurance are required. 

TO APPLY: 

Goodwill Southern California has retained Morris & Berger to conduct the CIO search. To view the full position description, please visit https://pub.marq.com/morrisberger_2240/.  To apply, please submit an application, including a resume and a letter of interest, in confidence to Morris & Berger through their website: https://morrisberger.com/position/?id=2240.