Chief Operating Officer

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $200k - $225k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🏢 Chief Operating Officer (COO)

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Blue Forest

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11 - 50 employees

💸 Finance

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Finance • Non-profit • Social Impact

Blue Forest is a non-profit conservation finance organization that integrates communities, finance, and science to restore and safeguard forests and watersheds. Recognizing the dire state of our ecosystems due to increased wildfires and climate change, the company utilizes its Forest Resilience Bond to attract private investment, accelerating the pace and scale of restoration projects. Through scientific research and ecosystem evaluations, Blue Forest quantifies the benefits of these projects and collaborates with a wide array of partners to mitigate climate risks. Their innovative approach in conservation finance is designed to leverage private investment for public environmental good.

📋 Description

• Oversee HR, IT, and other components of operations, including legal operations and event logistics • Ensure internal systems, infrastructure, and operational capacity effectively support programmatic delivery, including investment and asset management activities • Align staffing models, org design, systems, and organizational resources with the company’s strategic objectives • Strengthen clarity of decision rights, accountability, and governance across departments and teams • Oversee enterprise systems, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity coordination, and knowledge management practices • Lead major infrastructure and systems initiatives to strengthen operational maturity and scalability • Ensure compliance with multi-state nonprofit regulations and applicable federal requirements, including 2 CFR 200 • Partner with the CFO on the org's financial and governance infrastructure — budgeting, financial controls, internal policy, and risk management (including insurance) — to keep Blue Forest accountable and resilient as it scales • Support Board governance by preparing operational materials and participating in Board discussions related to organizational health and performance • Liaise with external legal counsel; review, negotiate, and approve key organizational agreements in coordination with counsel and the CFO • Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (XLT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), helping set strategic direction and make major organizational decisions • Facilitate XLT and SLT meeting agendas and decision-making processes to standardize and strengthen organizational stability • Oversee the company-wide strategic planning process • Drive execution of the strategic plan, translating priorities into plans, goals, and KPIs, and owning systems for staying accountable to the plan • Monitor organizational performance and proactively identify, assess, and escalate operational risks and opportunities • Serve as a cross-functional integrator, ensuring alignment and resolving friction to advance mission delivery • Support the CEO and CFO in operational readiness for investor, funder, and partner due diligence processes • Oversee procurement and strategic vendor relationships, ensuring operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility • Represent organizational operations in external meetings with investors, partners, funders, and stakeholders as appropriate • Collaborate with XLT/SLT members to lead assessment of key strategic partnership opportunities, such as funding collaborations, co-branding, joint ventures, or M&A • Cultivate and steward relationships with funders, investors, and philanthropic partners, supporting the CEO and CFO in fundraising strategy and execution • Lead enterprise HR strategy, including workforce planning, succession planning, and talent acquisition • Strengthen performance management, leadership development, and management capability across a distributed, remote workforce • Foster a collaborative, compliant, and mission-aligned team culture that reflects organizational values and commitment to impact • Champion organizational culture, values, and equity commitments, ensuring alignment with enterprise systems and policies • Directly supervise and mentor leaders across operations functional areas, providing clear performance expectations, feedback, and professional development support

🎯 Requirements

• Proven leadership and people management experience • 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 • Passion for conservation, climate resilience, and innovative finance solutions • HR and project management certifications (e.g., SHRM, PMP) are a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% employer match • 4 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick time and volunteer time • 3 months of paid family leave • Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance • Access to Dependent Care FSA and Health FSA • Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.) • Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided • Dependent care costs are subsidized for business travel • Additional stipends for health & wellness, home internet, and cell service • Financial support for professional development