Chief Operating Officer

Casey Trees, established in 2002 to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of Washington, DC, seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Position Overview: 

The COO is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Casey Trees (Washington, DC) while supporting the work of Casey Tree Farm (Berryville, VA). The ideal candidate is dedicated to Casey Trees' mission, an excellent communicator, experienced, personable, able to deal with daily challenges, highly motivated, enjoys working with a diverse staff and a broad array of external partners.

Reports to: Executive Director

Responsibilities:                                                          

• Manages the day to day operations of Casey Trees' 5 departments and 25+ employees.
• Oversees the Business Office to coordinate annual expenditures and budgetary outlays.
• Guides a highly motivated team and ensures completion of annual work plans and targets.
• Manages and oversees projects, budgets and timelines.
• Leads the annual strategic planning or "blueprint" process.
• Provides a strong and motivating leadership presence to all facets of the organization.
• Links Casey Tree Farm activities to those of Casey Trees as they evolve.
• Ensures coordination between departments, admin staff, and external partners.
• Ensures departmental operations are carried out in an efficient and effective manner.
• Inspires staffers to do their best and seek out new responsibilities and opportunities.
• Connects people to trees.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required. MBA or similar advanced degree desired.
• Broad experience in human resources, planning, budgeting, and business analysis/systems.
• Knowledge of urban forestry, urban planning, low impact development or similar urban environmental professions. Degree or similar credential in one of these professions a plus.
• Demonstrated success working with internal and external partners.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to foresee and deal with personnel challenges in an appropriate manner.
• Demonstrated success managing and dealing with reports, peers and superiors.
• Proficiency with standard computer systems; ability to learn other systems as required.
• Experience/knowledge working with non-profits a plus.

Compensation: The COO is a full time position in Washington, DC starting July 1, 2011.  Compensation commensurate with experience, including a comprehensive benefits package, paid holidays, sick and other leave.

Deadline: All applications must be received by April 25, 2011.

To Apply:

Please email the following items to Mark Buscaino, Executive Director.

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Salary requirements
• Contact information for 3 references

Enter "COO" only into email subject line.

No telephone inquiries please. 

Casey Trees is an Equal Opportunity Employer.