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BEAM Circular · 2 days ago

Chief Operating Officer

Modesto, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $185K/yr

10+ years exp

BEAM Circular is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to serve as the organization's senior internal leader and organizational integrator. The COO will oversee organizational operations, performance management, and internal systems, ensuring alignment and effective execution of BEAM's strategy as the organization enters its next phase of growth.

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Responsibilities

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

Translate organizational strategy into clear annual and quarterly work plans with measurable goals and timelines

Drive cross-functional decision-making to align programs, operations, and finance with external-facing initiatives, funding requirements, and long-term organizational strategy

Supervise and support senior internal leaders, including the Chief Program Officer and Senior Director of Finance & Operations, providing coaching and accountability

Oversee organizational operations, including finance, human resources, legal compliance, and internal policies, in partnership with the Senior Director of Finance & Operations

Ensure sound financial management, internal controls, and compliance with nonprofit and grant requirements

Oversee grants management systems, reporting processes, and contract administration

Identify and mitigate operational and organizational risks

Establish and oversee systems for performance tracking, impact measurement, and organizational learning

Lead regular internal planning, performance review, and accountability processes

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and results-oriented execution

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture

Support professional development and capacity-building across teams

Strengthen internal communication and clarity of roles, decision-making, and workflows

Act as the CEO’s primary internal proxy for day-to-day organizational leadership

Collaborate closely with the Leadership Team to ensure strong internal support and execution

Represent BEAM Circular in select external meetings related to operations, financial partnerships, or implementation, as appropriate

Qualification

Strategic leadershipOperations managementFinancial managementNonprofit experiencePerformance managementCross-functional team leadershipInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, including senior management of complex organizations or initiatives

Demonstrated experience overseeing operations, finance, and cross-functional teams in a nonprofit, public-sector, or mission-driven organization

Strong strategic and operational leadership skills with the ability to translate vision into action in an early-stage organization environment

Proven ability to manage complexity, prioritize effectively, and drive execution across teams

Deep understanding of nonprofit operations, financial management, and compliance

Understanding of public-private or multi-sector partnerships

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to BEAM's mission and values

Ability to work effectively with diverse partners, stakeholders, and communities

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience

A mix of nonprofit and private sector experience is a plus, as well as exposure to public-private partnerships, impact investing, and/or blended capital models

Experience supporting organizational growth, systems-building, and scale-up preferred

Experience managing significant philanthropic or public grants preferred

Educational or professional experience in a field relevant to the circular bioeconomy such as biotechnology, manufacturing, sustainability, and/or agriculture preferred