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Job description
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
The Donovan’s Venom
Remote (U.S. or Canada) | Executive Leadership | Volunteer
We’re Not Just Building Vision — We’re Building Execution
The Donovan’s Venom is creating something that doesn’t currently exist — a scalable ecosystem that expands access to fine arts and music education.
But vision alone doesn’t build organizations.
Execution does.
We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to take strategy and turn it into structure, systems, and results .
This is a build-and-operate role for someone who knows how to bring order to complexity and turn ideas into reality.
The Role
The COO is responsible for how the organization actually runs.
You will take strategic direction and ensure it is executed effectively, consistently, and at scale — building the operational backbone that supports growth, accountability, and impact.
This role sits at the center of operations, programs, systems, and delivery , ensuring that what we plan is actually achieved.
What You’ll Own
Operational Strategy & Execution
Translate strategy into clear operational plans and priorities
Establish KPIs, workflows, and performance structures
Ensure alignment between strategy and day-to-day execution
Systems, Structure & Governance
Build scalable operational systems, processes, and standards
Implement policies, SOPs, and operational frameworks
Create consistency across teams, programs, and initiatives
Program & Project Execution
Oversee execution of programs and organizational initiatives
Establish and lead project management structure (PMO)
Ensure timelines, deliverables, and outcomes are met
Resource Optimization
Align people, tools, and priorities to maximize efficiency
Identify operational gaps and implement solutions
Support sustainable growth through smart resource use
Risk & Operational Oversight
Identify and mitigate operational risks
Ensure compliance, accountability, and operational integrity
Build systems that prevent issues — not just react to them
Organizational Effectiveness
Continuously improve workflows, systems, and performance
Use data to drive operational decisions and improvements
Ensure the organization runs better tomorrow than it does today
Executive Collaboration
Partner with executive leadership to align strategy and execution
Provide operational insight into feasibility and scalability
Ensure all functions move together — not in silos
Who This Is For
This role is for someone who:
Builds systems where none exist
Brings structure to fast-moving environments
Knows how to move from idea → execution → results
Is comfortable holding teams accountable
Thrives in building, not maintaining
Qualifications
Required
5+ years in operations, program management, or organizational leadership
Experience building or managing systems, processes, or infrastructure
Strong ability to translate strategy into execution
Experience leading teams or cross-functional initiatives
Preferred
Experience in nonprofit, startup, or scaling environments
Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, PMP, Lean, etc.)
Experience working with remote or distributed teams
Commitment
10–20 hours per week
Flexible schedule
Fully remote
What You’ll Gain
Executive-level ownership of how an organization operates
Opportunity to build systems from the ground up
Direct impact on scaling mission-driven work
Leadership visibility and long-term organizational influence
Application Requirements (Read Carefully)
We are actively building — not observing.
To ensure alignment:
You must be able to start within 14 days
You must complete the full application process
You must be ready to contribute in an active leadership capacity
Important Disclaimer
This is a volunteer position and does not constitute employment. Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs.
As a 100% volunteer-led U.S. nonprofit organization, we may engage volunteers located outside the United States. International volunteer participation is subject to applicable U.S. sanctions and export-control requirements, data privacy and information-security requirements, background screening where appropriate, and confirmation that the volunteer’s country and assigned responsibilities have been approved by the organization.
Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.
Worksite address
lithonia, GA, 30038, US
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