Chief Operating Officer

Who we are:

ICAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) is a 501c3 nonprofit that delivers green upgrades to multifamily affordable housing (MFAH) properties to fight the affordable housing, climate change, and social equity crises. We motivate people to act, leading to results that foster local economic development, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. By 2025, we aim to serve 100,000 LMI (Low to Moderate Income) households annually, reduce their utility costs by $270 Million and Carbon emission by 1.5 million tons, create 2,000 sustainable jobs, and invest over $100 Million in local communities.

Our Work Environment:

Collaborative, entrepreneurial, fast paced, inclusive, work/life balance, established career paths for certain positions, opportunities to job shadow, flexible schedules, robust onboarding, and above all passion for what we do.

Would you like to know more about working at ICAST? Click the link to hear from an ICAST employee! Why ICAST?

Position Overview:

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will support the President of ICAST in managing and communicating with the President’s direct reports. The COO will support the President with program management and ensuring processes within ICAST are being correctly implemented. An ideal candidate for COO will possess in-depth knowledge of daily operations and will be expected to quickly learn and support daily operations at ICAST.

Requirements

Must Have Qualifications:

• 10 years’ experience in business management, for a 100+ employee firm
• Possess strong business and technical acumen
• 5 years managing senior staff including heads of accounting, marketing, sales, engineering, construction departments.
• Demonstrable background/experience in Clean Energy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Carries a degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field e.g., Finance or Sciences
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Possess a high degree of emotional intelligence and strong diplomacy skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrable experience in program management, budget management and data analysis.

Location: Remote in the U.S.A. (Preference for Denver)

Reports to: President/CEO

Skill Level: Intermediate or Advanced

Areas of Expertise: People Management, Program Management, Budget Management, Clean Energy, Emotional Intelligence

Compensation: $150,000, DOE

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication Liaison: As the ICAST COO you will be responsible for relaying information between the President and his staff. You will provide a daily update of the organization’s activities and accomplishments to the President.
• Measure Performance: You will provide data analysis and metrics of the company’s productivity to the President and will participate in initiatives to improve workflow, inter-departmental collaboration, and budget management.
• Oversee daily operations: You will work on the everyday action items such as interfacing with department leaders on project coordination and business administration.
• Prioritization of Tasks: You will assist the President in making the most of his limited availability. As such, you may attend scheduled meetings in place of the President and provide him a summary of topics covered.
• Problem-Solving: You will identify issues, which you will communicate pertinent details of, to the President, and provide workable solutions for follow-up and direction.

This Job Description is a guide listing the key responsibilities of the Job, not an all-inclusive list. It will be reviewed and revised periodically by management to meet the changing needs of ICAST.

Benefits

• Company Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plan for the employee at no cost! (charges will be added for spouse and family coverage)
• Available Vision and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan available on day 1
• Unlimited PTO Plan

ICAST is a qualifying employer for Federal public student loan forgiveness. Visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ for more details.

ICAST is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status. ICAST is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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