Fractional Chief Operating Officer

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Our Mission:
Poppy Life Care is a United States non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is determined to educate and empower children and their parents living with children’s health issues related to spectrum disorders, development disorders, ADHD, anxiety and depression. Our goal is to facilitate awareness and education while building innovative care programs, which we hope to accomplish alongside our local communities, its businesses and people. We believe in helping each other as part of an ecosystem of local business, healthcare groups, academic institutions and professionals alike.

"Empowering the Next Generation"

Our Why:

Not only are we passionate about what we do, but WHY we do it, which is to help children and their families that are living with spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression and more. We want to do our part in changing their quality of life for the better.

We believe that we can make a real impact on children's health by implementing unique care programs that include an interdisciplinary approach to education, treatment and therapies. We also believe that care, education, and support for children and their families should be easily accessible.

We are very passionate about what we are doing and looking for people that want to help make a positive impact in our communities!

More About the Company:

At Poppy Life Care we care about people and strive to create environments that empower people and ideas.

We are paving the way to education and care programs and looking for candidates that want to join us in making a difference! Candidates should excel in fast paced environments, express a willingness to learn, be passionate about what they do and ideally have a strong background in education, business, non-profits, or startups. We are rapidly growing and have unique opportunities available.

Check us out at www.poppylifecare.org!

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
• Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
• Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.)
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance
• Assist CEO in fundraising ventures
• Experience in lean startup environments
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors

Educational Requirements & Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as Chief Operating Office or relevant role
• BS/BA in Business Administration or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus
• 5+ years’ experience working in business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing etc.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
• Experience in fundraising will be a plus
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving

Time Commitment Minimum:
Flexible, 20 hours per week with a 6 month commitment. Hours may be scheduled during normal business hours (Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Occasional on-site weekend event support may be required. Applicants able to schedule the maximum hours/duration listed typically to gain a more in-depth experience.

Company Goals:

• Raise capital within 6 months to convert the part-time COO position to a full-time paid position
• Implement and improve operational systems and processes for streamlining and expansion of programs and events
• Implement 3 strategic partner programs with existing and new partners

Benefits Available to Volunteer:
Although this is an unpaid volunteering opportunity that does not lead to employment or includes employee benefits, this opportunity offers:

• Learn about startup environments and how to get an operational strategy ramped up
• Provide significant administrative contributions toward the development of operational activities
• Experience growing a startup and learning how to scale operations.
• Build your resume
• and professional portfolio with unique startup experience and operational strategies

How to Apply: Please submit your application or send a resume and cover letter to hr@poppylifecare.org and complete the application process: http://bttr.im/jgwp3