Chief Operating Officer (PT)

The Biomimicry Institute is a fully remote organization.  However, preferred candidates would reside in one of our current employee based states - CA, CO, MT, NY, OH, VA, WA or WV.  As part of the application process, please submit a letter of interest.  Applications missing this information will not be considered. 

Applicants from states with salary band posting requirements:  Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; degrees or certifications, etc. The salary for this position ranges from $110,000 - $130,000 (1 FTE) and will be prorated for a .6 FTE equivalent (24 hours).  The position is not eligible for medical.

**We encourage people of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Even if you don’t think you are a perfect fit, apply anyway - you might have qualifications we haven’t even thought of yet.**

Job Purpose
The COO oversees the day-to-day administration and operations of the organization and ensures TBI has the staff, the financial systems, and operational infrastructure needed to implement the organization’s mission, strategic plan, and vision.  The COO oversees the organization’s finances and budgets, staff utilization and performance, IT and operational systems as well as human resources and general operations. The position is 24 hours a week, with a preference for them to be split over 4 days.

Essential Functions
Strategic and Operational Leadership:

• Oversee the financial management, budgeting and reporting both internally and externally working closely with the Director of Finance and Administration. Ensure transparent reporting to the CEO, staff and board.
• Oversee Human Resources policies, procedures, hiring and organizational culture working closely with the HR Manager to ensure equitable and inclusive practices and continuous performance management systems.
• Work closely with the CEO and Management team to develop and execute operational strategies and administrative systems that drive efficiency and productivity towards realizing the strategic plan.
• Oversee all contracts and legal needs for the organization.
• Provide support to the board with record keeping, action logs, legal entity requirements, onboarding and general board secretary duties.
• Oversee the organization's IT systems to ensure that the team has the systems needed to deliver their work.
• Develop a robust impact measurement process to provide seamless reporting of achievements and impacts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee a risk management process that identifies and mitigates potential risks to the organization.
• Drive and maintain a positive working culture that aligns with the organization’s mission and vision.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business administration, public administration, nonprofit management) or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience directly related to operations, business, development, finance or related area. 
• 10-15+ years of experience in managing finances, operations and human resources.  Ideally in a non-profit setting.
• A strategic thinker who understands how operations, development and finance support the broader mission of the organization. 
• 10+ years of experience leading teams
• Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion:
  • Ability to actively cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with coworkers, management, board members and clients.
  • Employs anti-racist practices and principles to accomplish work.
  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Incorporates an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into TBI programs.
  • Teaches using equitable and inclusive pedagogy.

• Demonstrated success developing and monitoring systems to manage both operational and programmatic work that involves high levels of collaboration.
• Confident, energetic, and dedicated to the mission of the Biomimicry Institute.
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making. Keeps track of responsibilities and meets deadlines and goals.
• Adaptable—manages a constantly changing remote work environment; learns to collaborate with geographically dispersed new team members, etc.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills. Ensures every team member is given a chance to speak. Demonstrates the ability to understand others’ thoughts and feelings (social sensitivity). Respectfully engages in disagreements. Keeps team members informed/updated. Is a good active listener who understands what’s being asked of them and the priorities of various tasks.
• Comfortable learning and using the digital tools the Biomimicry Institute uses—with little to no assistance, and willing to try out new technologies and work tools. G-Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency with Excel required. Virtual meeting software, Asana, Box, Slack, and Zoom are helpful.