Chief Operating Officer

BEAM Circular

. Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO in operationalizing BEAM Circular’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeModesto • California • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong strategic and operational leadership in nonprofit management, with expertise in financial planning, compliance, and organizational growth. Proven ability to build and manage budgets, oversee cross-functional teams, and foster a collaborative culture.

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Nonprofit Operations ManagementFinancial Planning And ForecastingStrategic LeadershipTeam Development And CoachingGovernance And Compliance

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementFinancial ReportingOrganizational Growth StrategiesImpact MeasurementRegulatory OversightSystems-BuildingOperational Decision-MakingGrants ManagementContract AdministrationPerformance Tracking

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCollaborationDecision-MakingCoachingPrioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit SectorPublic-Private PartnershipsMission-Driven OperationsOrganizational DynamicsLegal Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO in operationalizing BEAM Circular’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities
Exercise delegated authority for internal operating decisions and resolve issues at the COO level
Translate strategy into annual and quarterly work plans with measurable goals and timelines
Align programs, operations, and finance with external initiatives, funding requirements, and organizational strategy
Supervise, coach, and support senior internal leaders
Oversee finance, human resources, legal compliance, internal policies, grants management, reporting, and contract administration
Own the annual budget and multi-year financial model; monitor cash position and runway
Advise the CEO and Board on resources and financial constraints
Ensure financial management, internal controls, and compliance with nonprofit, federal, and grant requirements
Oversee legal, risk, insurance, entity-governance, real estate, facilities, and capital-project matters
Establish performance tracking, impact measurement, organizational learning, planning, and accountability systems
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture
Directly manage, coach, and develop directors and team leads
Strengthen internal communication, role clarity, decision-making, and workflows
Act as the CEO’s primary internal proxy for day-to-day organizational leadership
Prepare Board and committee materials and support Board governance
Represent BEAM Circular in select external meetings
Comply with workplace safety and organizational policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience
Senior-level management of complex organizations, initiatives, or portfolios
Experience as a senior deputy to a founder, CEO, or executive director with delegated authority over day-to-day operations and direct management of senior staff
Experience supporting organizational growth, systems-building, and scaling initiatives, including building or maturing underdeveloped functions
Direct responsibility for organizational budgets, financial planning and forecasting, and financial reporting to a board or funders
Deep expertise in nonprofit and mission-driven operations, including governance, financial management, compliance, and regulatory oversight
Experience overseeing operations, finance, and cross-functional teams
Ability to build and interrogate budgets, forecasts, and financial models
Experience navigating public-sector and multi-sector environments, including public-private partnerships and collaborative governance structures
Strong understanding of early-stage and growth-oriented organizational dynamics
Strategic and operational leadership capability
Advanced prioritization, execution, and decision-making skills
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to communicate information and ideas in English so others will understand
Regular and consistent attendance
Ability to occasionally move between work locations, including project and partner sites
Ability to move, carry, push, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Flexibility for remote work as the work dictates