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Kidango, Chief Operations and Strategy Officer, Fremont, CAAbout KidangoKidango is an early childhood nonprofit committed to setting every child on path to thrive in kindergarten and in life. Kidango believes that all children can reach their full potential if they and their families have access to the right opportunities and resources. As the largest childcare provider in the San Francisco Bay Area, Kidango provides thousands of children, especially those from low-income families, with safe, healthy, nurturing environments and relationships. Through policy work, Kidango aims to take their expertise beyond the children and families that they serve, and drive change in early childhood education at the local, state and federal levels. Their goal is to make sure all children have the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to learn, grow and realize their potential.Learn more about Kidango at kidango.orgThe Opportunity Kidango is seeking an experienced Chief Operations and Strategy Officer (COSO) to lead our organization's operational strategy and execution. The ideal candidate will be a transformational leader with proven expertise in implementing strategic frameworks for defining and tracking objectives and outcomes . The COSO will ensure that a well-understood and widely communicated strategy drives scaling at Kidango. Reporting to the CEO, the COSO is responsible for driving efficiency, scalability, and performance measurement across all departments; facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring our operations align directly with our mission and strategic goals. The COSO will lead operational functions, including Nutrition Services, Facilities, Administrative Services, and Enrollment.ContactDSG | Koya has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Trisha Sutrisno and Amber Brown. Submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out our Talent Profile. All inquiries are strictly confidential.DSG | Koya is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.Kidango Drug-Free Workplace Policy and EEO Statement: We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Kidango makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature.Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidango’s culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!About DSG | KoyaDSG | Koya, a DSG Global company, is the nation’s premier search firm dedicated to mission-driven leadership. Since its founding in 2004, DSG | Koya has had an exclusive focus on mission-driven clients and was founded on the belief that the right leader can transform an organization and have a deep and measurable impact on our world. DSG | Koya works with nonprofits & NGOs, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.DSG Global is consistently recognized by Forbes on its top 10 list of “America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms” and is an industry leader in recruiting transformational leaders for a changing world. The firm is deliberately different in its approach, with best-in-class teams who have decades of experience in cultivating inclusive leaders, understanding the dimensions of diversity, and building equitable teams.Learn more about DSG | Koya via the firm's website.

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