COO for Conservation: Growth, People & Systems

Scion Executive Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Save the Redwoods League in San Francisco seeks a seasoned COO to translate vision into operational excellence across strategy, planning, and execution. You will lead Operations, IT, and People & Culture, guiding a team of about 80 staff while partnering with the CEO and Board.

This role emphasizes servant leadership, systems thinking, and a collaborative, outcome‑oriented approach to conservation work in California’s redwood landscapes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading enterprise operations and strategic planning in a senior role.
• Strong track record in cross-functional execution and change management.
• Ability to design practical systems and processes adopted by users.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted partner to the President & CEO and represent executive leadership as needed.
• Translate strategic direction into measurable priorities and action plans.
• Lead organization-wide planning across strategy, operations, safety, and culture.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Operational Leadership

Project Management

People Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

Save the Redwoods League in San Francisco seeks a seasoned COO to translate vision into operational excellence across strategy, planning, and execution. You will lead Operations, IT, and People & Culture, guiding a team of about 80 staff while partnering with the CEO and Board.

This role emphasizes servant leadership, systems thinking, and a collaborative, outcome‑oriented approach to conservation work in California’s redwood landscapes.