Chief Operating Officer for our New Project:
A Global Version of MoveOn.org


Job Description: The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for planning and overseeing the operational set up and ongoing management of the organization, including: designing the organizational structure and reporting lines; ensuring all necessary legal and financial structures are in place; administering the budget; setting up the office and IT infrastructure; ensuring effective team communication; managing campaign operations and building operations teams for campaigns, and managing the day-to-day operations of the organization. The COO will report directly to the CEO.

Experience and Qualifications: This is one of the most exciting initiatives in the public/non-profit sector right now, and we are looking to recruit an absolutely top notch candidate to play the challenging role of COO. You should have 5 or more years of senior management experience, be an excellent team player, and be comfortable managing in a highly flexible, startup environment with shifting strategies and challenges and a young (early 30s) team. You should also be comfortable in an international, multicultural environment, and ideally you will have relevant experience in the campaigning, marketing or high tech sector, and both private and public sector management experience. Strong financial management skills are of course required. Women and citizens from the Global South are strongly encouraged to apply (we will support any necessary work visa applications) and language skills are a plus. Dedicated public spiritedness and globalist, progressive values make you a match for the culture of our team.

Starting Salary: $80,000 per annum, may vary with experience and location, plus benefits package.

Location: New York City, but potential flexibility on this point.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Application Deadline: June 25th
Please send resumes and a one page letter of interest to recruitment@therespublica.org

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