Company or Organization:
Christian Legal Society
Location:
Springfield, Virginia
The Christian Legal Society (CLS) is dedicated to serving Jesus Christ through the practice of law (Attorney Ministries), the defense of religious freedom and life (the Center for Law and Religious Freedom), the nurturing and encouragement of Christian law students (Law Student Ministries), and provision of Christian legal aid to the poor and needy (Christian Legal Aid).
The Chief Operations & Program Officer (CPO) is responsible for the oversight of CLS programs including Attorney Ministries, Law Student Ministries, Christian Legal Aid and the Center for Law and Religious Freedom and the general operations of CLS. This oversight includes the supervision and support of the four directors of these programs in a manner that reflects the mission, vision and values of the organization. The success of this position will be demonstrated by the effective outcomes of each program, team collaboration to achieve goals, and effective operations.
The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer. This role is a member of the senior leadership team and collaborates closely with the other chief officers.
Responsibilities include:
- Ministry Leadership
- Lead and oversee operations of the four CLS programs
- Use the 2025 Strategic Plan to achieve goals and develop future plans.
- Ministry Promotion
- Work with the CEO, Advancement Officer, and Director of Communications to align outgoing communications with the four programs’ priorities and represent these needs in meetings, conferences, donor development, written and verbal communications as requested
- Team Leadership and Development
- Identify, recruit, onboard, and oversee the work of the Ministry Directors
- Provide professional development opportunities for team growth
- Ministry Director Supervision
- Create and implement development plans for direct reports
- Conduct performance management including evaluations, performance improvement plans and peer supervision
- Administrative Oversight
- Collaborate with Administrative Officer/CFO, Advancement Officer, and Ministry Directors to plan and comply with the annual budget
- Collaborate with CEO, Chief Officers and Directors on operational needs including but not limited to events, office management, and communications
The ideal candidate will have:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, management or related degree
- Five or more years’ experience in legal practice that includes successful management of other attorneys
- Demonstrated ability to build and oversee a high-performing team of passionate ministry leaders
- Previous experience in a Christian ministry
- Mature Christian faith
- Ability to work independently in planning and implementing processes
- Ability to articulate the scriptural basis of vocation and calling
- Must be able to sign the statement of faith
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and relationship-building skills
TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should submit the following in one PDF file with your name in the file name to [email protected]:
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing your interest in the position with an emphasis on how your experience aligns with the position’s responsibilities;
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position but will contact only those to whom we offer an interview. All correspondence should be by email and not by phone.
Location:
Springfield, Virginia