Terner Labs is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive operational excellence and strategic growth. The COO will be a key member of the Terner Labs executive team and the Terner Center & Labs overall leadership team. The COO will oversee the organization's day-to-day operations while strategically aligning operational plans with Terner Labs' mission and long-term goals. The COO will work alongside the Terner Labs Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Investment and Development Officer and will also collaborate closely with the Associate Director of the Terner Center, ensuring alignment where necessary or beneficial.
WHO WE ARE
Terner Labs scales critical housing innovation at the intersection of affordability, equity, and sustainability. Founded by leaders from the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley, we transform innovative research and policy expertise into actionable tools, programs, and partnerships. We have three main programs: a Housing Venture Lab that supports emerging nonprofit and for-profit entrepreneurs, a Data Solutions Lab that builds data tools for policy decision-makers, and a new Builders Lab that will support firms advancing innovative construction methods to produce new housing. Terner Labs is primarily supported by philanthropic funding with a growing amount of earned revenue from our services.
THE ROLE
Terner Labs is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive operational excellence and strategic growth. The COO will be a key member of the Terner Labs executive team and the Terner Center & Labs overall leadership team. The COO will oversee the organization's day-to-day operations while strategically aligning operational plans with Terner Labs' mission and long-term goals. The COO will work alongside the Terner Labs Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Investment and Development Officer and will also collaborate closely with the Associate Director of the Terner Center, ensuring alignment where necessary or beneficial.
The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of leading and managing growing organizations, as well as a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector. The COO will be a strategic thinker with a passion for housing innovation and a commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate will also possess strong interpersonal skills, be able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, and have a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams.
The COO will report directly to the CEO of Terner Labs and will work closely with the Board of Directors and other key stakeholders. The COO will manage a team that currently includes a finance manager, an administrative manager, and a communications manager as well as consultants and/or student interns.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizational Culture & Leadership
Talent Management & Development
Operations & HR Management
Financial Oversight
Communications, Strategic Messaging, and Events
Board Management
DESIRED SKILL SETS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Key attributes
Technical skills
Desired professional experience
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
The target salary range for this position is $170,000 to $210,000, commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, disability, and mental health coverage, 18 vacation days, one sick day a month (accrues), 14 paid holidays, and the opportunity to participate in a generous retirement savings plan matching program.
This position will be located in Oakland, CA, with opportunities for a limited hybrid work schedule (20-40% remote).
Terner Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage individuals to apply who bring lived experience with issues of housing affordability and equity.
Terner Labs is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive operational excellence and strategic growth. The COO will be a key member of the Terner Labs executive team and the Terner Center & Labs overall leadership team. The COO will oversee the organization's day-to-day operations while strategically aligning operational plans with Terner Labs' mission and long-term goals. The COO will work alongside the Terner Labs Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Investment and Development Officer and will also collaborate closely with the Associate Director of the Terner Center, ensuring alignment where necessary or beneficial.
WHO WE ARE
Terner Labs scales critical housing innovation at the intersection of affordability, equity, and sustainability. Founded by leaders from the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley, we transform innovative research and policy expertise into actionable…
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, disability, and mental health coverage, 18 vacation days, one sick day a month (accrues), 14 paid holidays, and the opportunity to participate in a generous retirement savings plan matching program.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, disability, and mental health coverage, 18 vacation days, one sick day a month (accrues), 14 paid holidays, and the opportunity to participate in a generous retirement savings plan matching program.