EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Revive & Restore; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dynamic Vice President to lead its innovative biotechnology initiatives aimed at conserving biodiversity. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership, financial oversight, and building partnerships to enhance the organization’s impact on endangered species. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging their entrepreneurial mindset to secure funding and implement conservation strategies. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in wildlife conservation through cutting-edge science and community engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of biodiversity restoration.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Remote Work Options

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 15+ years of nonprofit/business experience, with 5+ in executive leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations and strategic planning for program development.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team to foster collaboration and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Fundraising

Communication Skills

Project Management

Team Development

Education

Science or Business Degree

Tools

Financial Management Software

Grant Proposal Software

Job description

Revive & Restore is seeking a dynamic leader to help us scale our groundbreaking work using biotechnology to protect and restore biodiversity. For more than a decade, we’ve been at the cutting edge of genetic rescue, working with 60+ institutions across 26 nations to develop innovative solutions for 87 threatened species.

If you are mission-driven, want to be part of a team bringing innovative biotechnology solutions to conservation challenges, and would enjoy growing an organization, please read on.

Job Description

The Vice President role is a newly created senior-level position within Revive & Restore that will report to the Executive Director and oversee 6 direct reports. The Vice President will provide strategic leadership for both financial and general operations.

Revive & Restore is a small and dynamic nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance biodiversity through the genetic rescue of endangered and extinct species. Having raised over $41M and awarded $32M to date for cutting-edge research, we need the right person to help oversee and expand the organization’s finances and operations as we continue to grow. Revive & Restore’s six research program areas are managed by three Program Managers who oversee 84 awarded grants.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Partner with our visionary founder to translate bold conservation goals into compelling fundraising opportunities and growth strategies
• Tell our story to donors, foundations, and partners in ways that inspire significant investment
• Build the infrastructure that allows our scientists and conservationists to work at their full potential
• Connect our financial resources to our mission for maximum conservation impact
• Help scale our genetic rescue projects to reach more endangered species globally

What Sets You Apart

• You thrive in nimble environments where big ideas need both funding and practical implementation
• You’re eager to apply your entrepreneurial mindset to help save endangered species
• You’ve built relationships with donors and foundations that resulted in significant funding
• You’re skilled at communicating complex scientific concepts to non-technical donors and funders
• You’ve built or scaled systems in entrepreneurial settings—whether startups, growing nonprofits, or innovative science organizations
• You can craft compelling narratives that translate conservation impact into fundraising success
• You’re equally comfortable discussing financial models, donor strategies, and team dynamics
• You build genuine connections with diverse stakeholders including major donors and partners
• You’re passionate about applying cutting-edge science to solve urgent conservation challenges

Job Responsibilities

Operations

• Adapt and manage the five-year strategic plan and budget for program development in collaboration with the board and staff
• Contribute significantly to the general operations through financial analysis, insights, and forecasting
• Assist the ED in the analysis of financial reports related to project management
• Keep all of the program managers on track in alignment with cash flow
• Bring objectivity to program review and financial analysis

Building & Developing Staff

• Lead and mentor our diverse team and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation to bring out the best in all members of the organization
• Design and run regular team meetings and 1:1s with all direct reports
• Help staff with setting and meeting goals – for personal performance and programmatic goals
• Oversee performance improvement and employee issues with a high level of discretion, tact, and sensitivity

Partnerships & Development

Revive & Restore has several valuable strategic partnerships with foundations, NGOs, and government agencies throughout the conservation and biotechnology communities. The ideal candidate will work with the Executive Director by:

• Supporting fundraising initiatives that secure major gifts, grants, and partnerships to fuel our ambitious conservation work
• Acting as a liaison between partners, project management teams, and contractors to ensure the project goals remain aligned with all stakeholders’ needs and expectations
• Exploring/envisioning possibilities for genomic innovations with various conservation organizations and government organizations
• Developing strategic MOUs
• Determining/negotiating the funding requirements for each project

Finance & Accounting

• Establish internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with best practices and legal requirements
• Develop/refine cash flow and cash management tools
• Prepare financial statements and budgets in order to provide insight to the ED and the Board
• Manage costs and revenue to ensure expenses are consistent with the organization’s budget, goals, and mission
• Manage investments with external partners
• Assist with the annual audit and oversee the 990 tax filing

Requirements

• Bay Area resident or within close proximity
• Science or Business degree minimum
• 15+ years of nonprofit/business experience, the last 5+ in executive leadership positions
• A team player with excellent communication skills, leadership ability, initiative, sound judgment, and creative originality
• Collaborative working style
• Willingness to manage and mentor team members
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Manage outsourced accounting firms and oversee monthly financials and annual audits, ensuring a strong and healthy organization

Desired Experience

• Prior working experience in biotechnology or science is preferred
• Experience working with small and large NGOs and government agencies
• Interest in wildlife conservation
• Nonprofit finance experience
• Experience with grant proposals, and legal and contractual negotiations

Excellent competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Location

Ideally, this is a hybrid position that will combine working remotely and at the Sausalito office, so the San Francisco Bay Area location is preferred.

How to Apply

Please submit your application to [e-mail]

1) A cover letter addressed to our Executive Director, Ryan Phelan

2) Include in your cover letter a description of why you would be a good fit for this position based on your past experience and track record.

3) Your C.V. attached as a PDF

About Revive & Restore

Revive & Restore is a Sausalito, California-based nonprofit. The core team has spent the past twelve years working with 400+ scientists to develop the emerging field of biotechnology-based genetic rescue, acting as a catalyst, a facilitator, and a funder. Our mission is to develop and apply genomic technologies for biodiversity conservation, specifically for endangered and extinct species, with the overall goal of enhancing global biodiversity and ecosystem health. To do so, we work with a wide range of professionals ranging from conservation biologists, molecular biologists, and veterinarians to bioethicists and communications experts to help prevent species extinction and to help enhance species recovery. These include: “genetic insight” (state-of-the-art genomic analysis for in situ and ex-situ population and ecosystem level management and monitoring), cryopreservation of cell cultures from at-risk wild populations, advanced reproductive techniques (mammalian cloning), and advanced gene-editing techniques for population health and facilitated adaptation.