ELPC is looking for a talented Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to provide senior management of this leading edge, high-performance public interest advocacy organization's business operations. The CAO will report to and work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide overall business management of the organization. Reporting to the CEO and working with the senior management team, the CAO is responsible for running key elements of the business operations of the organization. The CAO oversees finance, human resources, IT systems, risk management, and compliance across the organization.
Leadership: Advise the CEO and President on operational issues and organizational performance. Partner with the CEO and President and the senior management team to ensure that ELPC continues to be highly effective, well managed, and financially healthy.
Operations: Manage leases and operating issues for ELPC's Chicago headquarters and four remote offices. Review and sign off on all proposed contracts.
Information Technology: Supervise part-time IT consultant. Develop and execute IT policies, including security, document retention policies and AI use policies. Make all major software and hardware deployment decisions.
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure that ELPC complies with all applicable tax, labor, lobbying, and other legal and reporting requirements. Purchase insurance, oversee security, and design procedures to minimize organizational risk. Assist the CEO and ELPC Board of Directors' Risk Management Working Group.
Additional Qualifications: 10+ years of senior operations/management experience in the nonprofit sector, preferably with an environmental or other advocacy organization. MBA or MPA degree preferred. Sophisticated knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles. Strong experience in financial operations. Ability to effectively supervise Staff Accountant. Proficiency in Microsoft suite, including Excel and Access. Working knowledge of computer networks, Office 365 administration, and basic IT troubleshooting; ability to effectively supervise IT consultant. An inspired and demonstrated commitment to public interest advocacy and the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment with a team of skilled professionals. Deep appreciation for environmental protection and the work carried out by ELPC's program staff. Ability to operate independently as well as part of a geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary team, work on various other assignments as needed and manage multiple priorities with defined deadlines. Demonstrated ability to think strategically to advance the organization's mission. Collaborative work style.
Compensation & Benefits: For candidates who fully meet the requirements, the salary range is $190,000- $200,000. ELPC offers a very attractive benefits package competitive to leading national environmental and regional nonprofit advocacy organizations. If you are interested in this position, please consider applying. All applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application.
Timeline & Next Steps: We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications outlined above. If you are selected to move forward for an initial screening call, we expect you to hear from us by the end of July.
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