APRIL PARKER FOUNDATION

COO / INTEGRATOR

Are you a bold leader who thrives on structure, clarity, and big-picture thinking? Do you love empowering others while keeping your finger on the pulse of operational excellence? Are you passionate about creating transformational change for communities and teams alike? Can you build strong, trust-based relationships with leadership through transparency, consistency, and mutual respect? If you lead with compassion, courage, and a relentless commitment to results, we want to talk to you!

Our ideal COO / Integrator is:

• A strong communicator: You communicate with clarity, confidence, and care. You know how to say the hard things with kindness and always keep people informed and aligned.
• A strategic thinker: You see patterns, connect dots, and make smart decisions that move the organization forward. You can hold space for today’s needs while anticipating tomorrow’s challenges.
• People-oriented: You genuinely care about people. You believe that strong relationships are the heartbeat of any great organization, and you build trust naturally.
• Organized: Details don’t overwhelm you—they energize you. You create systems that bring calm to the chaos and keep the team flowing smoothly.
• Process-oriented: You’re driven by outcomes and fueled by process. You love optimizing how things work, ensuring everything is scalable, repeatable, and sustainable.
• A coach and mentor: You invest in others and bring out the best in your team by guiding, encouraging, and stretching them toward excellence.

This role is for someone who doesn’t just manage the mission—they live it. Our ideal COO / Integrator brings the perfect blend of head and heart to their leadership. You’ll be a vital partner to our Visionary and a driver of systems that support growth, equity, and impact. In this role, you’ll shape the heartbeat of our operations and empower a team doing transformative work across our community. If you're ready to help turn vision into reality, let’s build something beautiful together.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Leadership

• Build stable, empowering processes that drive accountability and team alignment.
• Manage daily operations, allowing the Visionary to focus on strategy.
• Optimize onboarding and program execution across departments.
• Lead weekly L10 meetings, driving clarity and solving issues.
• Oversee Human Resource Operations, Business Operations, Corporate Finance Operations, and Program
• Operations teams, ensuring smooth execution.

Strategic Execution

• Turn the Visionary’s long-term strategy into actionable, measurable plans.
• Serve as the Integrator in the EOS model—aligning all functions, maintaining cadence, and ensuring traction toward strategic goals.
• Drive expansion across three states through strategic contracts.
• Maintain a strong, aligned partnership with the Visionary.
• Work with the Visionary and team to set clear short- and long-term performance goals and KPIs during onboarding.

Communication & Culture

• Foster a culture of trust, clarity, and follow-through.
• Streamline approvals to support fast, values-based decisions.
• Represent the organization alongside the Visionary at key events.

** This is a full-time, in-person role based in Long Beach, CA **

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, including managing a large team of 40+ with at least 7 direct reports.
• Demonstrated success as a leader in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Hands-on experience in program management, with a proven ability to lead initiatives from planning through execution.

Preferred

• Prior experience working in an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) environment.
• A strong track record of guiding teams toward measurable, successful outcomes.
• Familiarity with the non-profit sector and its unique operational landscape.

Desired

• MBA or Master’s degree in a related field
• Previous experience working in an entrepreneurial or start-up business
• Background in the tech industry or experience bringing tech-enabled solutions to organizational operations.

THE COMPANY – APRIL PARKER FOUNDATION

The April Parker Foundation is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to empowering marginalized communities. We improve health, social, and economic outcomes by connecting individuals and families with the tools, education, and resources they need to thrive.

WHY WORK WITH US

At our core, we are a heart-centered, equity-driven social impact organization delivering innovative human services and systems-level solutions across five pillars: health, housing, economic equity, youth development, and community support.

Joining our team means stepping into a movement—not just a role. You’ll work alongside a mission-aligned team, gain direct access to our founder and executive leadership, and receive mentorship designed to support your growth as a values-based leader. We believe in bold leadership—not micromanagement. When you thrive, so does the mission.

As COO / Integrator you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a growing, multi-state organization. You’ll lead execution of our strategic plan, drive operational excellence, and build scalable systems that allow us to grow without compromising our community-centered values.

By joining APF, you become part of a collective effort to build security, opportunity, and generational transformation for youth, families, and under-resourced communities. Together, we are turning the tide—one life, one neighborhood, one future at a time.

OUR CORE FOCUS: Transforming communities by empowering sustainable futures

OUR CORE VALUES

We are True Believers in the mission, the people we serve, and the power of transformation. We don’t just work here—we live the purpose. We believe that change is possible, that every individual matters, and that our collective work is building something bigger than ourselves.

In order to execute True Behaviors, we have adopted the following six Core Values through the EOS® process and hold ourselves accountable:

• Lead with Purpose: We stay rooted in the why behind our work. Every action we take is connected to our belief that communities can heal, grow, and thrive when given the right support. We operate with intention—never just to check a box, but to create lasting impact.
• Speak Life into Others: We uplift, encourage, and believe in the potential of every person we serve—and every teammate we work with. Our words and actions reflect hope and belief, especially when others can’t see it for themselves.
• Show Up Fully – Even When It’s Hard: A True Believer doesn't clock in and clock out of the mission. We rise in adversity with courage, resilience, and consistency, knowing our presence makes a difference.
• Model Integrity in All Things: We honor our word, follow through on commitments, and lead with transparency. Our belief in the mission is reflected in how we manage our time, our responsibilities, and our relationships—with clients, partners, and each other.
• Inspire Collective Ownership: We don’t do this work alone. We believe in the power of us—in collaboration, shared leadership, and mutual accountability. We create space for others to lead, grow, and shine.
• Protect the Flame: The mission is sacred, and so is the culture. As a True Believer, we protect the heart of APF by cultivating joy, compassion, equity, and excellence in everything we do. We nurture a workplace and community where belief can take root and grow in others.

SALARY: $185k - $205k + performance-based incentives

BENEFITS: Generous PTO, Healthcare Reimbursement (QSEHRA), 401k, Professional Development, Education Reimbursement, Wellness Events

  Ready to lead with purpose, build with vision, and empower with heart? Apply today!

JOB CODE: April Parker Foundation