Chief People Officer

The Trevor Project

Job Overview

Location

Remote - United States

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Lead the strategic vision and execution of all People functions at The Trevor Project, aligning HR, talent, culture, and organizational development with the mission to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of talent acquisition, including recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning for a mission-driven, nationwide team.
• Design and implement scalable HR systems and policies that support a high-performing, inclusive, and psychologically safe workplace for staff across remote and hybrid environments.
• Partner with executive leadership to build organizational resilience through workforce planning, change management, and leadership development programs.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) as core operational priorities, ensuring all people practices reflect the values of the LGBTQ+ communities served.
• Develop and manage compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategies that are competitive, equitable, and aligned with nonprofit sector standards and organizational sustainability goals.
• Drive employee engagement, performance management, and feedback systems that foster accountability, growth, and alignment with The Trevor Project’s core values: Heart, Integrity, Community, Belonging, and Progress.
• Serve as the primary advisor to the CEO and senior leadership on organizational culture, employee relations, conflict resolution, and compliance with labor laws and nonprofit governance standards.
• Build and lead a high-caliber People team, empowering managers to become effective people leaders through coaching, training, and resource development.
• Collaborate with program and fundraising teams to integrate People strategy with organizational growth, revenue expansion, and institutional training initiatives.
• Ensure all HR operations comply with federal and state employment regulations while maintaining the highest ethical standards in data privacy and employee confidentiality.
• Leverage data-informed insights to measure HR impact, track workforce trends, and recommend evidence-based improvements to talent and culture initiatives.
• Represent The Trevor Project externally as a thought leader in nonprofit HR innovation, particularly in scaling mission-driven organizations and supporting diverse, remote workforces.
• Act as a steward of organizational culture, modeling the organization’s values in all interactions and ensuring that every employee feels seen, supported, and empowered to contribute to the mission.
• Partner with external recruiting partner On-Ramps to manage the executive search process for this role and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the unique needs of LGBTQ+ youth and the broader social justice context in which The Trevor Project operates, ensuring HR practices are culturally competent and trauma-informed.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chief People Officer, Head of HR, or equivalent senior HR leadership role in a mission-driven nonprofit or scaling organization
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing HR teams and implementing scalable HR systems in remote-first environments
• Deep expertise in DEIB strategy, employee engagement, talent acquisition, and organizational development
• Strong understanding of nonprofit sector labor practices, compensation benchmarks, and compliance requirements

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote position with flexibility to work across the United States
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development stipend and opportunities for leadership growth

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About The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is a U.S. nonprofit providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth. Founded in 1998, it operates a 24/7 lifeline via phone, text, and chat, plus peer support communities, research initiatives, and education programs. The organization trains counselors, advocates for policy change, and offers online resources to help young people navigate identity challenges and mental health crises, aiming to reduce suicide among LGBTQ+ individuals under 25.

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