Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to play a pivotal role in advancing its ambitious conservation impact. The COO will be a deeply collaborative and highly capable operational leader, responsible for translating the organization's strategic direction into clear priorities, operational frameworks, and measurable outcomes. This executive will lead integrated, organization-wide planning, drive complex initiatives, and strengthen the company's infrastructure to reduce friction and improve coordination. The successful candidate will have a servant-leadership orientation, a positive and energetic presence, and the ability to champion a culture of safety, preparedness, and shared accountability. Key responsibilities include overseeing operations, information technology, and people and culture, as well as providing executive leadership for workforce planning, organizational design, and a multiyear people and culture strategy. Applicants for the COO position at the company should have at least 5 years' of experience in a senior leadership role with a focus on enterprise operations, strategic planning, and organizational effectiveness. The role requires a leader with a proven track record in project management, the ability to design and implement practical systems and processes, and experience in leading through growth, change, and periods of significant challenge. The ideal candidate will be an emotionally intelligent and accountable people leader, with a collaborative, positive, and service-oriented leadership style. Strong communication skills, a command of core organizational functions, and experience in supporting field-based or operationally complex work are highly valued. While not mandatory, training or certification in organizational development, project management, or change leadership is preferred, and a background in nonprofit, public-sector, or mission-driven work is beneficial.