Chief Program Officer Center Halsted

The Chief Program Officer (CPO) is a key member of Center on Halsted’s executive leadership team and is responsible for providing strategic leadership, oversight, and integration across all programmatic functions of the organization. The CPO leads the expansion and creation of new programs and services, as needed, to advance organizational strategy, respond to community needs, and leverage funding opportunities. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CPO leads the vision, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs that advance the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.

The CPO oversees a diverse portfolio of programs and services delivered across multiple locations, including Center on Halsted, Center on Addison, and Center on Cottage Grove, and ensures alignment with organizational goals, funder requirements, community needs, and equity-centered best practices. This role requires an active, visible leadership presence across program sites to support staff, oversee programs, and maintain strong connections to community-facing services.

The position balances strategic leadership, operational excellence, and people development while strengthening cross-departmental collaboration, program impact, and external partnerships.