Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Position Summary

The Recovery Resource Council is seeking a highly accountable, operationally driven leader to serve as Integrator/Chief Operating Officer. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day operations, ensuring all departments are aligned, and driving consistent execution of organizational priorities.

Skills / Competencies

• High level of accountability, ownership, and follow-through
• Ability to create clarity, prioritize effectively, and maintain organizational focus
• Comfortable addressing conflict and making difficult decisions
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and align teams
• Data-driven and results-oriented approach to decision-making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations, ensuring all departments are aligned and executing priorities effectively
• Partner with the CEO to translate vision into clear, prioritized, and executable plans
• Establish and maintain organizational clarity, including goals, priorities, and performance expectations
• Lead, manage, and hold the executive leadership team accountable for results and follow-through
• Facilitate structured leadership meetings to identify issues, drive decisions, and ensure accountability
• Address challenges and performance issues directly, resolving root causes and removing barriers to success
• Drive organizational focus by prioritizing key initiatives and eliminating competing or unclear priorities
• Ensure financial and operational performance are aligned, working closely with finance and program leadership
• Promote a high-performance, accountable culture across all departments
• Strengthen systems, processes, and communication to improve efficiency and organizational alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience, including executive-level oversight
• Experience leading multi-departmental operations and executive teams
• Strong ability to translate strategy into execution and measurable results
• Proven ability to hold teams accountable and address performance challenges directly
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or behavioral health settings preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Recovery Resource Council complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).

Application Instructions

To apply, complete the application on our website: www.recoverycouncil.org. Forward your resume to our CPO Lisa and our Director of special projects Becky: devine@recoverycouncil.org and L.Reiling@recoverycouncil.org. Complete the Predictive Index survey before interviewing.