Overview
Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Box United
Location : Chicago, IL
About Box United
Box United is a Chicago-based nonprofit on a mission to make it as normal for girls to grow up boxing as it is to grow up playing basketball. Through our research-backed Fight Like a Girl program, we’ve helped over 700 girls build strength, confidence, and resilience. Now, we’re scaling our program from 20 to 50 schools—and laying the foundation to become the next Girl Scouts, bringing non-contact boxing and mental wellness to girls across the U.S.
The Role
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will serve as Box United’s key operator and builder—responsible for scaling systems, people, and programs with excellence. This leader will turn vision into execution, manage a small but high-performing team, and ensure the organization runs with precision and innovation.
Responsibilities
Lead the operational expansion of Fight Like a Girl from 20 to 50 schools in Chicago
Supervise team KPIs on a weekly and quarterly basis
Translate the Founder’s vision into clear operational roadmaps and measurable goals
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate
You are a seasoned nonprofit professional and operator who loves to scale. You’ve led teams through growth, built systems that last, and have the rigor to turn vision into operational excellence. You’re tech-forward, results-driven, and excited to help Box United become the next national girls’ movement.
Join us in building the future of girls’ wellness through boxing.
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Chief Operating Officer • Chicago, IL, United States