Vice President, Operations & Organizational Development
Summary
The VP of Operations & Organizational Development will lead internal capacity-building at a nonprofit constructing a 7.5-mile Hudson River linear park, overseeing HR systems, organizational scaling, day-to-day operations, and a ~$3.5M budget while managing senior staff across parks, finance, and administration.
Position Title: Vice President, Operations & Organizational Development
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Beacon, New York
Our Mission:
To create and steward a 7.5-mile linear park along the Hudson River that solves existing safety concerns around visitation, provides welcoming access to people of all abilities, restores and protects natural resources, and enhances quality of life for local communities.
Mission of Position:
The Vice President, Operations & Organizational Development is a senior leadership role responsible for building the internal capacity required to support rapid organizational growth and long-term operational excellence.
This is primarily an internal-facing role focused on human capital, organizational systems, culture, and operational performance. The VP will support and oversee day-to-day organizational operations, work with staff to optimize the operating budget, and lead the development of a high-performing, mission-driven team. Working in close partnership with the CEO, the VP will ensure the organization is structured, staffed, and supported to deliver on its ambitious goals.
Principal Responsibilities may include:
Organizational Leadership & Strategy
- Partner with the CEO to design and implement organizational structure and growth plans
- Lead organizational development efforts to support scaling from startup to a more mature institution
- Build organizational systems and processes that enable high performance and accountability
- Collaborate with other members of executive leadership team in advancing the organizational mission and facilitating cross departmental integration
- Directly manage and support key leaders, including Parks Director, Director of Finance & Operations, and future administrative and operational staff
Human Capital & Talent Development
- Develop and implement recruitment, hiring, and onboarding systems to support rapid staff growth
- Lead performance management, evaluation, and professional development frameworks
- Foster a strong, cohesive organizational culture grounded in mission, accountability, and collaboration
- Ensure staff are supported, empowered, and equipped to succeed
Operations & Administration
- Oversee day-to-day organizational operations across departments
- Manage and optimize the annual operating budget in partnership with the Director of Finance
- Supervise administrative systems, policies, and compliance
- Oversee the organization’s use of technology and the responsible integration of AI into the organization’s systems to enhance delivery of programmatic outcomes.
- Oversee park operations and visitor services in partnership with the Parks Director
- Support readiness for Phase One opening, including staffing, systems, and service delivery
- Manage facilities and operational infrastructure, including offices and rental properties