Deputy COO

Deputy COO

The Deputy Chief Operating Officer (Deputy COO) supports the Chief Operating Officer in managing and strengthening the organization's internal operations, systems, facilities, and administrative functions. Working closely with the COO, Senior Manager, Executive Support, and Director, IT & Systems, the Deputy COO ensures the organization's infrastructure operates effectively, including oversight of facilities across our San Francisco and Washington, DC offices and support for remote staff. This role brings a strong technical perspective to the evolution of systems, including the thoughtful optimization of technologies such as AI, and drives execution of operational priorities across teams.

Reporting to the COO, the Deputy COO oversees the IT & Systems and Executive Support teams and leads efforts to strengthen internal systems, coordination, and staff support functions. With a strong foundation in IT and systems, the Deputy COO drives continuous improvement in how the organization leverages technology to operate effectively, enabling the COO to focus on strategic leadership and long-term planning.

Key responsibilities include operational execution and organizational coordination, IT & systems, executive support, facilities & office operations, and team leadership & organizational support.

Experience required includes 10+ years of professional experience in operations, organizational management, nonprofit leadership, business administration, or a related field, demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment, experience leading or supporting change management initiatives in complex, evolving organizations, builder mindset, strong leadership and people management skills, experience improving organizational systems, processes, or workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness, strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and leadership levels, experience working in nonprofit, policy, or mission-driven organizations preferred, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving environment.

Work environment and physical requirements include primarily an office environment with travel to our Washington, DC office required approximately 2 times per year, and the ability to remain in a stationary position for at least 75% of the day, use hand and fingers to type, and frequently communicate via phone or video and email.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a target salary range of $235,500 to $245,500. Equity is incredibly important to the organization, and a pay audit for equity is completed annually.

Benefits include up to 100% of premium paid for medical, dental, and vision, short term and long term disability insurance, company sponsored life insurance and voluntary life, Carrot fertility and family planning benefits, student loan repayment assistance, 401k retirement plan with a company match contribution, annual professional development budget, internet, cell phone, and health & wellness reimbursement, 14 paid holidays and four weeks of paid time off (PTO), paid parental leave, jury duty, and bereavement, public transportation benefit options for office staff, regular staff lunches and team building activities, SF and DC office stocked with healthy snacks and beverages, and an innovative, collaborative, welcoming work culture.

Climate Imperative is committed to diversity, equity, & inclusion and to a transparent recruitment process that fosters belonging. Our goal is to hire and advance people regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, military service, medical condition, and any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Climate Imperative is a 501(c)(3) public charity focused on solving the climate crisis at speed and scale by providing funding, technical support, and expertise to win the world's most significant emissions reduction policy decisions this decade.