VP of Social Enterprises

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Social Enterprises
Senior Manager/Supervisor
MISSION STATEMENT:
Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and recently incarcerated men and women, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community. 

SUMMARY:
The Vice President of Social Enterprises (SE) is responsible for implementing, managing, and evaluating the strategic and operating plans for Homeboy Industries’ social enterprises. This leader will ensure that each enterprise has the resources needed to meet its goals while stewarding resources effectively and aligning with the organization’s mission and values.

The Vice President SE is a vital member of Homeboy’s executive leadership team and works closely with its Co-CEOs, CFO and other senior leaders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Oversee and expand a diverse portfolio of social enterprises, including:
    • Homeboy Bakery: The first of Homeboy Industries’ social enterprises, the Bakery started as a training ground for aspiring bakers and now employs dozens of clients (trainees).
    • Homegirl Café & Catering: A vibrant café and catering business offering healthy, locally sourced meals, providing training in culinary arts and restaurant service.
    • Homeboy Electronics Recycling: A certified B Corporation offering comprehensive, secure electronics recycling and IT asset disposition services, while creating employment opportunities in the green economy.
    • Homeboy Silkscreen & Embroidery: Provides high-quality custom apparel printing and embroidery services, serving as a job training site for clients.
    • Homeboy at MLK BHC: A seven day a week operation to prepare and deliver meals for inpatient setting at the Martin Luther King Behavioral Health Center, as well as L.A. County agency partners at residential treatment centers throughout the County.
    • Homeboy Threads: A new social enterprise designed to support major fashion brands and companies in meeting their circularity goals, reducing environmental impacts, and improving the health of communities. 
  • Lead growth strategies for both revenue generation and workforce development, ensuring alignment with Homeboy Industries' mission and program model.
  • Provide daily operational and strategic support to all social enterprises, ensuring consistency and collaboration across businesses.
  • Provide strategic input and leadership on decision making issues affecting businesses.
  • Work with CFO to oversee budgeting, financial management, and control of expenses for all social enterprises.
  • Evaluate financial, operational, and sales structures to plan for ongoing improvements and increased operational efficiencies.
  • Develop and improve operational policies and procedures to enhance financial and operational effectiveness.
  • Mentor and support staff, emphasizing personal and professional development, leadership cultivation, and growth from within the community.
  • Work closely with human resources to enhance and implement organizational structures and development plans for businesses.
  • Guide the development of a unified food enterprise model under a single management structure, focusing on labor pooling, food waste reduction, and market synergies.
  • Collaborate closely with other senior leadership members to integrate social enterprise strategies with broader organizational goals.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUATION:
  • Ten years of leadership experience in managing multi-site business operations with operating budgets of $15M+.  
  • Track record of scaling businesses revenues and net income in complex environments. 
  • Demonstrated background of leading and building strong management teams as critical success factor in achieving goals.
  • Exceptional communication and mentorship skills, with proven ability to drive change across the organization and in complex settings.
  • Demonstrated commitment to social impact, restorative justice, and workforce development.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to drive results effectively.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.

ABOUT US:
Homeboy Industries is the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program in the world. Annually, the $45 million nonprofit welcomes 10,000 people through its doors who are seeking services and support. An additional 10,000 people come as visitors who experience the exquisite mutuality of the community. Formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated adults and youth are part of an innovative reentry program and therapeutic community of wraparound services and social enterprise businesses. In combination with workforce development and job training in the social enterprise businesses, Homeboy Industries provides healing and alternatives to gang life, while creating more inclusive, safer, and healthier communities. Through the Global Homeboy Network, Homeboy Industries engages with hundreds of like-minded organizations around the world providing technical assistance and fostering a paradigm of social change rooted in radical kinship and a commitment to standing with those on the margins. www.homeboyindustries.com

Homeboy Industries is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Additionally, Homeboy Industries is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, job interview or to otherwise perform the essential duties of this job, please contact HR Director at 323.526.1254 ext. 340.


COMPENSATION:
$110,000 - $135,000 DOE
Salary to be negotiated depending on qualifications and depth of experience.  This is a full-time exempt position offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life and retirement account.  This position also includes generous paid time off package covering sick, vacation and holiday pay.
 
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