Chief Operating Officer
Washington, DC
Executive /
Full Time /
Remote
Type of Position Full-time, exempt
Team Executive
Reports To Executive Director
Salary Range $202,812 - $241,552, based on experience
Tier Chief or Deputy ED
Tier Description Sets organizational priorities & strategic vision; Manage multiple staff, contractors; Manage cross-team strategies; Lead a larger team; Set priorities for each team based on organization priorities; Fundraising; Manage organizational budgets and structure; Requires significant specialized experience in management, team leadership and in individual issue areas.
Minimum Role-Specific Experience 12 years
Preferred People & Project Management Experience 7 years
About Climate Power
Climate Power is a strategic communications organization focused on winning the politics of climate. We’re educating Americans about our climate progress, highlighting how clean energy investments benefit local communities, and holding Big Oil accountable for polluting our air and water. We use data-backed messages to pave a path for bold action and shine a light on the price of ignoring the climate crisis would cost our health, economy, and future generations.
It’s our job to tell the story of how climate action and clean energy investment are rebuilding our economy, lowering energy costs, and protecting our planet for future generations. We call out disinformation from bad actors like the Big Oil lobby, and make the climate stakes real for voters.
Learn more about our organization and work here: Climate Power: Who We Are!
About This Role
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will provide strategic leadership, management, planning and enhancement of Climate Power’s internal and organizational systems and infrastructure. The COO will have a strong day-to-day leadership presence and serve as a steward of Climate Power’s values, supporting high performance, staff morale, and have an unfailing dedication to the mission of the organization. The COO will oversee and have direct supervision over the operations and administration of the organization, including People and Culture, Finance, IT, administration, and compliance. The COO will be a member of the Executive Team.
The ideal candidate will be thoughtful, highly adaptable, and strategic, ensuring that this is reflected in the organization’s lived values and culture. A politically relevant, nimble, rapid response organization like Climate Power needs systems that flow smoothly, and can withstand quick changes while maintaining compliance. The COO will have strong analytical capabilities, including the ability to think critically and to propose and implement change successfully. They will lead the structural, cultural, and financial durability of the institution, within and across all departments.
Primary Responsibilities - Organizational leadership
Primary Responsibilities - Operations
Primary Responsibilities - People, Culture, & Talent
Primary Responsibilities - Finance
Essential Qualifications
$202,812 - $241,552 a year
Compensation
Climate Power offers a competitive compensation package including experienced based salary (please ensure that all relevant experience is included on your resume) and comprehensive benefits, including the following:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances 100% paid for employee 50% for their dependents; Unlimited Paid Time off, including every other Friday and extended summer, fall, and winter breaks401(k) with 5% match; Education Assistance, including student loan repayment program; Sabbatical Leave; Employee Assistance Program; Monthly Tech Allowance; Cell Phone Stipend; Work From Home Stipend, for home office furniture; Employee Wellness & Treat Yourself Funds.
The terms of your benefits and any applicable waiting period(s) are governed by relevant plan documents and any and all applicable policies, and are subject to change or discontinuation by the organization.
Location & Hours of Operations
Climate Power is a remote-first organization based in Washington, DC. This position can be located anywhere in the United States, but must be able to work Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm EST, plus weekends and evenings as the work dictates. Occasional travel is required as needed, typically 3-4 times per year.
Our Hiring Timeline and Process
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will continue to interview until the position is filled (posting will remain up until the position is filled).
An ideal start date would be by June 2025.
Our interview process generally involves 3 rounds of interviews, ranging in length from 30-60 minutes. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meets or Zoom. Successful candidates that move forward in the hiring process, will be invited to complete a skills assessment activity (for which they will receive compensation) and will undergo a vetting process, including reference and background check.
Climate Power is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, or sexual orientation.
Additionally, Climate Power is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Climate Power will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview and hiring process.
If reasonable accommodation is needed in the interview process, please accessibility@climatepower.us. Requests for updates in the hiring/interview process or other solicitations, should not be sent to this email.
Chief Operating Officer
Washington, DC
Executive /
Full Time /
Remote
Type of Position Full-time, exempt
Team Executive
Reports To Executive Director
Salary Range $202,812 - $241,552, based on experience
Tier Chief or Deputy ED
Tier Description Sets organizational priorities & strategic vision; Manage multiple staff, contractors; Manage cross-team strategies; Lead a larger team; Set priorities for each team based on organization priorities; Fundraising; Manage organizational budgets and structure; Requires significant specialized experience in management, team leadership and in individual issue areas.
Minimum Role-Specific Experience 12 years
Preferred People & Project Management Experience 7 years
About Climate Power
Climate Power is a strategic communications organization focused on winning the politics of climate. We’re educating Americans about our climate progress, highlighting how clean energy…