Position Overview
Role: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Organization:
League of Conservation Voters (LCV), a $150M environmental advocacy organization with 200 staff.
Compensation: $225,000 – $285,000 (Exempt)
Location: Washington, DC
Reports To: President
Direct Reports: SVP of Human Resources & Administrative Services; SVP of Finance.
Core Responsibilities
Organizational Leadership: Aligning internal operations, systems, and procedures with LCV’s strategic goals and managing risk alongside the General Counsel.
Financial & Budgetary Oversight: Supervising the SVP of Finance to manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning tailored to c3/c4/PAC structures.
Human Resources & Culture: Partnering with the SVP of HR to cultivate an inclusive, high-performance, unionized workforce.
Infrastructure & Technology: Overseeing organizational tech strategies, data coordination, and the implementation of LCV’s AI usage policy.
Racial Justice & Equity: Leading long-term initiatives to embed equity and organizational values into every internal system and process.
Candidate Requirements
Experience: Minimum 15 years in operations, finance, or HR within advocacy, political, or campaign spaces (including 10 years at the executive level).
Leadership History: At least 5 years as a COO, CFO, or equivalent in a mid-to-large multi-entity organization.
Financial Acumen: Deep expertise in complex c3/c4/PAC financial regulations and budgeting.
People Management: Proven ability to manage senior leaders and navigate unionized environments (preferred).
Tech Literacy: Experience managing data strategies and AI organizational policies (preferred).
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