Chief Operating Officer
$200,000–$225,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Oversee HR, IT, legal operations, and event logistics to align staffing models and organizational resources with strategic objectives. Lead enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and knowledge management while ensuring compliance with multi-state nonprofit regulations and 2 CFR 200. Serve on the Executive Leadership Team to drive strategic planning, set KPIs, and resolve cross-functional friction. Manage external vendor relationships and represent operations in investor due diligence and partnership assessments. Direct workforce planning, succession strategies, and performance management for a distributed remote team. This role supports Blue Forest's mission to accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance and the Forest Resilience Bond.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in executive operations, HR, or related organizational leadership roles within nonprofit or small- to mid-size organizations
- Demonstrated experience managing distributed teams and leading cross-functional initiatives
- Expertise in HR systems, IT infrastructure oversight, and organizational systems management
- Strong strategic planning, operational design, project management, and execution skills
- Working knowledge of employment law, nonprofit compliance, and contract management, whether through direct experience or close collaboration with legal counsel
- Experience cultivating and managing relationships with funders, investors, or institutional donors to support organizational fundraising goals
- Financial operations experience, including budget management, financial controls, and familiarity with financial/legal agreements (e.g., grant agreements, investment or funding documents)
- Familiarity with federal grants compliance and multi-state nonprofit regulatory requirements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate strategy into clear operational direction
- Proven leadership and people management experience
Desired Qualifications
- HR and project management certifications (e.g., SHRM, PMP) are a plus
- Passion for conservation, climate resilience, and innovative finance solutions
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