CAREERS
Chief Operating Officer
Please send your resume to Employment@goLiveGirl.org.
About LiveGirl:
Founded in 2014, LiveGirl is a Connecticut-based nonprofit whose mission is to build confident, inclusive leaders. We provide free-of-charge leadership development, mentorship, and career readiness to girls/young women ages 10-24, centering those who have been historically marginalized. We also advocate loudly for policies and practices that open doors for girls & women. Learn more at www.goLiveGirl.org.
About The Role:
As Chief Operating Officer, you'll drive LiveGirl's mission of building confident female leaders while managing core operations and strategic growth. Working directly with our CEO/Founder, you'll shape our organization's future through innovative programming and operational excellence. Specific responsibilities include:
Operations & Leadership
Lead daily operations while fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture that builds team morale
Recruit, develop, and retain diverse talent across staff, volunteers, and mentors
Present strategic updates to Board of Directors and serve as organizational spokesperson
Financial & Development
Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to ensure organizational sustainability
Manage organizational budget, financial reporting, and audit processes
Build donor relationships and secure major gifts
Ensure compliance and governance for all contract management and funding sources
Strategic Growth
Drive program innovation aligned with mission of building an equal, inclusive future
Use an evidence-based approach to innovate programs, using Hubspot to drive program growth and retention
Develop partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Culture & Team Builder
Demonstrated ability to build organizational culture and team dynamics
Track record of developing inclusive environments that value diverse perspectives
Strong mentorship and coaching capabilities
Growth Oriented
Strategic mindset for scaling nonprofit impact
Innovation in program development and service delivery
Proven ability to build sustainable funding streams
Ready Leader
At least 8 years of operational experience in a fast-paced environment
Executive presence and stakeholder management experience
Financial acumen and resource optimization skills
Vision for advancing women's leadership initiatives
How We Operate:
Headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, we operate on a hybrid basis, with one day in the Westport office. The role reports to the CEO. In a supportive and flexible working environment, the full-time salary range is $110,000 - $140,000 plus benefits, including health, paid time off, professional development, and holidays.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work the employee performs in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
LiveGirl is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us better deliver our mission, make better decisions, and better serve our girls. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Please send your resume to Employment@goLiveGirl.org.
Confidence Coach Position
LiveGirl is looking for professionals to join our team as a Confidence Coach for our next program cycle dates (Feb 10 - early April)!
*Connecticut residents only.
Pay it forward and mentor the next generation of fierce, female leaders. We are looking for HIGH ENERGY leaders to facilitate an after-school mentoring group with middle school girls for eight weeks. As a LiveGirl mentor, you will be trained on our evidence-based curriculum. This is your opportunity to champion women and girls and help close the female leadership gap.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Attending a mandatory professional development training
Facilitating an 8-week Confidence Club with middle school girls, weekly 75 minute sessions
Providing weekly updates to Program Director and our Professional Leadership Network
What is Confidence Club?
Confidence Club is an 8-week curriculum-based mentoring program that creates a safe space for girls to develop self-esteem and social-emotional intelligence, the essential building blocks of a confident leader. The small group (8-15 girls) meets weekly with a trained facilitator to share concerns and interests, thus providing an opportunity to connect with other girls and talk in a safe environment without judgment.
STIPEND PROVIDED.
For more information, visit www.goLiveGirl.org. Teaching or youth development experience is preferred, but not required.
Email maria@golivegirl.org with questions
