Vice President of Impact Operations, Liberty Hill Foundation - Charity Search Group

Position Title: Vice President of Impact Operations

Reports to: Chief Impact Officer (CIO)

Position: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Hybrid-Onsite; Los Angeles, California

Salary: $153,000 - $191,200

Organization Overview

Liberty Hill Foundation is at the forefront of advancing justice and equity in Los Angeles County, working to build power in communities most affected by systemic oppression. Guided by our bold new Strategic Plan and innovative operating model, we empower those closest to the challenges with the tools, resources, and leadership to create meaningful change.

At the foundation of our work is an unwavering commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI), which shapes every aspect of our culture and decision-making. This is complemented by a results-oriented approach, anchored in a leadership framework that prioritizes authority, accountability, collaboration, and adaptability at every level. These values ensure that Liberty Hill not only reflects the transformative change we seek in the world but also delivers meaningful, measurable impact.

With a renewed focus on our infrastructure, Liberty Hill is embracing an exciting period of growth and transformation. We are aligning our programs, grantmaking, and advocacy to amplify impact, strengthen partnerships, and move us closer to a more equitable future.

This is a pivotal moment in Liberty Hill’s evolution, offering new opportunities to shape the future of social justice in Los Angeles County and beyond.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Impact Operations provides operational leadership and team management for Liberty Hill Foundation’s programs, ensuring that the systems, processes, and structures are in place to advance the organization’s North Star of building power in communities most impacted by systemic oppression. This senior leadership role drives the effective implementation of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan by operationalizing strategic objectives and embedding accountability, efficiency, and collaboration into daily programmatic activities.

This role is responsible for the oversight of government contract compliance and budget management, ensuring that public funding streams are effectively administered in partnership with Finance and Operations teams. The VP of Impact Operations ensures financial stewardship across programs, monitors expenditures, and guarantees adherence to grant and contract requirements.

Reporting to the Chief Impact Officer (CIO), the VP of Impact Operations works closely with the VP of Impact Strategy to align operational execution with strategic priorities. This role supervises programmatic leaders and supports supervisors, fostering team cohesion and a culture of mentorship, accountability, and professional growth. The VP ensures the seamless coordination of workflows, compliance frameworks, and evaluation processes, enabling measurable progress toward organizational goals.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to strengthen Liberty Hill’s operational infrastructure during a transformative period in its evolution, playing a key role in maximizing impact by integrating identity, infrastructure, and influence into the Foundation’s work.

What you will do

Operational Leadership

• Oversee the operational management of Programs, ensuring the seamless implementation of organizational workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and decision-making and project management frameworks.
• Partner with the CIO to ensure alignment between programmatic strategy and day-to-day operations within the Impact area.
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking operational performance, program milestones, and team outcomes to support data-informed decision-making.
• Lead performance-based and outcome-based program staff. 
• Operationalized strategies to achieve strategic goals.

Government-Funded Programs & Budget Management

• Lead the oversight, compliance, and financial stewardship of government-funded programs, ensuring proper budgeting, tracking, and reporting in alignment with grant and contract terms.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to manage public funding streams, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Partner with Finance and Operations teams to develop program budgets, monitor expenditures, and track key financial performance indicators.
• Ensure that all programs funded by government contracts align with funder expectations, meet reporting deadlines, and maintain financial integrity.
• Work cross-functionally to identify funding gaps, forecast budgetary needs, and develop strategies to sustain government-funded initiatives.

Team Supervision, Mentorship, and Development

• Supervise and mentor senior program leaders and operational staff, providing thought partnership and support to supervisors.
• Establish accountability structures and coaching frameworks to help supervisors develop their leadership skills, effectively manage their teams, and meet program objectives.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and collaboration across the Impact team, with a strong focus on equity and inclusion.
• Provide ongoing feedback, guidance, and thought partnership to help team members navigate challenges and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

Collaboration and Integration

• Serve as a key operational liaison between Programs and other Impact functions (e.g., Advancement) to ensure alignment and shared goals.
• Partner with departments such as Finance, Communications, and Operations to optimize cross-team collaboration and drive efficiency.
• Work closely with the CIO to align programmatic execution with the broader organizational vision and strategic framework.

Compliance and Process Improvement

• Monitor and ensure compliance with all Liberty Hill policies, grant requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within Program Operations and implement solutions to optimize effectiveness and impact.
• Support the integration of evaluation and learning processes to strengthen program outcomes and organizational adaptability.

Strategic Alignment and Support

• Partner with the CIO to support the implementation of long-term programmatic strategies and organizational goals.
• Ensure alignment between operational execution and the CIO’s vision for Programs and Advancement, contributing to high-level planning and decision-making.
• Support initiatives that embed evaluation, learning, and innovation across programmatic efforts.
• Enhance, flesh out, and implement organizational vision as established in the strategic plan.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred with strong emphasis on lived experience. 
• 8+ years of leadership experience in nonprofit program operations or management.
• 5+ years in senior management roles overseeing complex operations and supervising diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of organizational standard operating procedures, decision making and compliance frameworks.
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and excellence in organizational and project management with the ability to achieve strategic objectives and manage a budget.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and coaching team leaders. 
• Expertise in program evaluation, continuous improvement processes, and systems optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Liberty Hill’s mission, programs, and strategic priorities.
• Knowledge of grant compliance, reporting, and donor stewardship.

Physical Asks: 

Ability to engage in a hybrid remote work environment in our shared downtown co-working space or working remotely. 

Must live in Los Angeles County and be available for face-to-face collaboration as needed.  

Benefits

•  Comprehensive coverage for employee healthcare, vision, and dental at 100% 
• Employer contribution and match for 403b retirement savings
• Stipend to support remote work
• 10 Days of paid vacation time the first year, and 58 hours of sick time 
• Generous benefit of 22 paid holidays 
• 2 dedicated Volunteer Days
• Fridays off throughout August 
• Summer Break is the first week in July, and Winter Break is the last two weeks of December

How to Apply

Liberty Hill has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply, please complete this online application. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Ranata Reeder at ranata@charitysearchgroup.com ​or visit www.charitysearchgroup.com.

Liberty Hill is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels of the organization. We recognize the importance of not viewing individuals based on a single identity, and we thrive on being equitable in our recruitment process as well as in our efforts to be inclusive of all employees.