Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Intercessors for America

 

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Lead Operations. Advance the Mission. Make a Difference.

Location: Purcellville, VA (Onsite)
Salary: $145,000–$165,000 + Benefits Package

Intercessors for America (IFA) is a growing Christian nonprofit that has faithfully prayed for our government and its leaders for more than 50 years. Through news, prayer, and action, we seek to make a meaningful impact on our nation.

We are seeking a strategic, mission-driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our executive leadership team. Reporting to the CEO, the COO will provide operational leadership across the organization, strengthen systems and processes, develop high-performing teams, and help position IFA for continued growth and ministry impact.

WHAT THE CANDIDATE WILL DO

• Partner with the CEO to execute organizational strategy and priorities.

• Provide leadership and oversight to department heads and teams across operations, finance, programs, development, and volunteer engagement.

• Lead day-to-day operations, ensuring organizational effectiveness, accountability, and alignment.

• Build, scale, and optimize systems, processes, and infrastructure to support ministry growth.

• Provide executive oversight of HR, IT, administration, compliance, and program operations.

• Support financial planning, reporting, and organizational stewardship.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team.

• Prepare operational reports and recommendations for leadership and the Board of Directors.

WHAT ONE WILL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Leadership, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.

• 7–12 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, program management, and people leadership.

• Minimum of 3 years of executive-level leadership experience in a nonprofit, ministry, association, or mission-driven organization.

• Strong business acumen, financial oversight, strategic planning, and organizational development skills.

• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing change, and improving organizational effectiveness.

• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM and data management platforms preferred.

• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.

• Alignment with and commitment to IFA's Christian mission, values, and Statement of Faith.

WHY ONE WILL LOVE THIS ROLE

This is an opportunity to help lead a nationally recognized Christian ministry making a meaningful impact through news, prayer, and action. The candidate will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team to strengthen organizational effectiveness, develop high-performing teams, and help advance a mission that serves believers across the nation.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates selected to advance in the interview process may be asked to provide a brief written Statement of Faith and participate in a DISC behavioral assessment as part of the selection process.

Apply today and help shape the future of a ministry dedicated to prayer, biblical engagement, and faithful service.