Climate Cardinals
Work as a remote Chief Operator for Climate Cardinals and make up to $75,000 per year
Who: Must reside in the United States, Must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, Preferred one year of postgraduate experience, Must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods
Deadline: ASAP!!!
The Chief Operator is responsible for ensuring that Climate Cardinals grows, achieves fundraising goals, and that all verticals operate smoothly.
The Chief Operator will serve as Climate Cardinals’ first full-time employee and will be critical to the organization’s internal and external growth.
This is a remote full-time position, with a one-year contract subject to a performance review at the end of the first year and the opportunity to renew the contract after one year based on performance.
Responsibilities of the Chief Operator
- Provides strategic guidance and direction for growth as well as internal and external operations of the project
- Oversees fundraising efforts, grant applications, and donor relations to secure funding for programs and operations
- Maintains public-facing financial records and prepares bi-annual records for Climate Cardinals’ fiscal sponsor, President, and Vice President
- Manages the organization's budget, including accounting, forecasting, monitoring expenses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Manages principal external communications of the organization.
- Serve as an intermediary between partnership relationships and the organization at large.
- Perform regular record-keeping of organizational progress and partnership satisfaction.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and creative solutions.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising, specifically applying for philanthropic grants and securing corporate sponsorships.
- Additional experience in forecasting, accounting, and financial reporting.
- Recommended prior experience in organizational development and hiring.
- Additional experience using team management software.
- Additional experience in project management.
- Ability to develop timelines and budgets and maintain long-term partner relations.
- Understanding of and demonstrated interest in climate education.
- Cultural competency and attention and care for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Recommended prior experience in the social impact sector.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to work well with a team and adapt to changing priorities.
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