Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Foresight Institute advances safe and beneficial science and technology for the long-term flourishing of life. We are looking for a great COO to help our growing team with the crucial operational work needed for the organization to succeed. Operations experience is a requirement for this role. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in senior operations roles.

About the Role:

• Start Date: January 2025 (can be flexible)
• Status: Full-time Employee
• Compensation: Based on experience and living location, but ranging between $90k-160k
• Typical Hours: Full-time, flexible schedule but needs to be available most days between 8 -11 am Pacific time.
• Work Location: Remote

Responsibilities: This is a senior operations role, where the COO will primarily oversee and execute on operational tasks to support our entire organization. Responsibilities include (but are not exclusive to):

• System Oversight:
• Maintain and optimize systems in place (Bloomerang, Deel, task management system, knowledge management system, etc.)
• Implement any new systems that are needed
• Oversight Duties:
• Hiring:
• Oversee documentation
• Develop and execute onboarding plans
• Manage offboarding processes
• Financial Oversight:
• Draft budgets and financial plans
• Oversee financial operations
• Ensure compliance with HR policies 
• Manage insurance and 401k plans
• Compliance:
• Oversee immigration policies
• Oversee oversees hiring and contractor relations and agreements
• Act as the primary contact with auditors and oversee the audit process
• Cybersecurity 
• Benefits, management, and payroll
• Process and Impact Management:
• Maintain and improve routines and processes
• Manage impact assessment 
• Team Management:
• Set and manage OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)
• Directly manage:
• Fundraising Manager
• Program Coordinator
• Administrative Manager
• Communications Manager
• Board meeting participation and prep work
• Lead weekly operations calls
• Strategy and Miscellaneous Administration:
• Lead budget meetings
• Develop and implement organizational strategy
• Oversee various administrative tasks as needed
• Deal with miscellaneous compliance questions

Skills Required: 

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Has extensive experience in operational management
• Is an excellent executor with strong organizational skills
• Has good communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Is a fast learner who takes initiative and is self-motivated
• Is responsible and well-organized
• Is proactive and a problem solver
• Can manage multiple work streams and prioritize accordingly
• Is able to handle a fast-paced environment
• Is interested in learning new things
• Has excellent verbal and written skills at a native English-speaking level
• Project management experience
• A scientific background and technological experience is a plus
• Experience creating and managing budgets is a plus

Benefits:

• Be part of a small, decentralized, highly dynamic team
• Generous pension and health insurance contributions
• Unlimited paid time off
• Invitations to relevant in-person events
• Participate in our programs (biotech, molecular machines, computer science, neurotech, and space tech working groups on advancing technologies for beneficial long-term futures)
• Contribute to advancing technologies for beneficial futures.

Application Procedures:

• Stage 1: Please fill in this form to apply.
• Deadline: Rolling applications until the position is filled.