Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Reports to: CEO

Direct reports: 6

Remote North America UK and Europe

About Us

Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving positive impact on climate change across the fashion and textile industry. It guides a growing community of brands manufacturers and farmers towards more purposeful production from the very start of the supply chain.

By 2030 its goal is to guide the industry to achieve a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within fiber and raw material production. Its focus is holistic and interconnected accelerating the adoption of practices that improve the state of our water soil health and biodiversity too.

For real change to happen everyone needs a clear path to positive impact. Thats why Textile Exchange believes that approachable step-by-step instruction paired with collective action can change the system to make preferred materials and fibers an accessible default mobilizing leaders through attainable strategies proven solutions and adriven community.

At Textile Exchange materials matter. To learn more visit.

Working at Textile Exchange

We work remotely with a teamlocatedin 20 countries. We are a diverse group committed to harnessing the strengths of the global textile industry to accelerate change toward climate and other key environmental goals. We work collaboratively on important environmental issues around the world by working and interacting with farming groups processors brands retailers and environmental experts in the textile and fashion industries around the world. We offer an opportunity to join a cutting-edge global environmental nonprofit and to help strengthen the impact of our organization.

PositionSummary

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) responsible for leading the organizations core operational functions and ensuring the infrastructure systems and processes needed to achieve its mission at scaleare in place. Reporting to the CEO the COO provides strategic and operational oversight across Finance and Accounting Legal Operational Governance and Integrity (OIG) Technology and the Project Management Office (PMO).

The COO partners closely with theCEOand SLTas a strategic thought partner contributing to the development of future business models and organizational opportunities while ensuring that the operational infrastructure systems and capabilities are in place for the organization to execute effectively on its strategic priorities.

As the organization grows and evolves the COO will play a critical role in shaping and strengthening the operational backbone by driving scalability consistency and resilience. This includes leading improvement of internal systems enabling high-performing teams and ensuring that operations proactively support sustainable growth and long-term impact.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead and oversee the Operations Department includingFinance and Accounting Legal Operational Governance and Integrity Project Management and Technology teams.Build lead and develop a high-performing Operationsdepartment fostering accountability collaboration and continued growth.

• Partner closely with the People & Culture function and leadership to align talent strategy workforce planning and organizationaldevelopment with long-term business goals.

• Lead the operational side of change management ensuring that transitions are well-sequenced clearly communicated and supported by the right systems and processes.

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to theCEOand SLT contributing to long-term organizational planning exploring future business models andidentifyingopportunities to strengthen the organizations impact and sustainability.

• Partner with the CEO and SLT to ensure annual and multi-year planning processes are operationally supported and deliverable aligning infrastructure with strategic priorities.

• Collaborate with the CEO SLT and the Governance Board to develop and implement strategic initiatives and operational plans that support long-term sustainability and mission impact.

• Ensure the Operations department delivers the backbone infrastructure the organization needs to meet its strategic priorities continuously evolving operational systems and capabilities to remain aligned with strategy and ensure the organizations work is scalable executable and resilient.

• Working with the Project Management Officeensure consistent project governance and resource allocationthatis effectively integrated with andaligned withstrategic priorities and that progress against the strategic plan is meaningfully connected to SLT decision-making and Governance Board reporting.

• Champion agile and adaptive planning approaches across teams fostering iterative delivery and continuous improvement in how the organization executes against its priorities.
• Oversee the development of agile fit-for-purpose processes and systems to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices in the nonprofit sector.
• Serve as a key liaison to the Governance Board and the Finance and Operations Committee providing operational reports strategic insights and recommendations.
• Ensure that leaders and teams have proactive and clear guidance on operational processes and planning tools including headcount and resource planning to enable sound decision-making and long-term sustainability.
  

Technology

• Lead the organizations technology function working closely with the fractional CTO to evaluate the current technology portfolio define the future technology roadmap and deliver actionable recommendations that reflect the organizations strategic direction and operational needs.

• Ensure systems and infrastructureenable day-to-day operations and long-term growth andare designed for agility resilience and long-term strategic impact.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration between technology operations andcore activitiesteams to ensure solutions meet organizational needs and improve service delivery.

Financial Health andPlanning

• Overseeand maintain the financial health of the organization proactivelyaddressing emerging budgetconcernsandensuring efficient and effective internal budget management processes to support.

• Set strategic direction for financial planning budgeting and forecasting ensuring the organizations financial health and long-term sustainability.

• Guideand overseethe preparation of annual budgets monitor cash flow andmaintainfiscal accountability in close partnership with the finance team and SLT.

• Ensureaccurateand timely financial reporting to internal teams and the Governance Board.

• Maintain oversight of audits financial compliance and the annual 990 tax filing process.
  

LegalCompliance and Operational Governance

• Serve as the key executive responsible for organizational compliance with federal state and local regulations supported by a strong internal legal and compliance team people and culture departmentand relationships with external counsel.

• In partnership with SLT provide strategic direction for contract negotiations risk management and internal policy development ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements with the legal and compliance team responsible for day-to-day execution.Ensureorganizational alignment inrisk approaches.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement identifying areas for operational strengthening and ensuring standard processes and knowledge management practices are embedded across the organization.
• Lead change management efforts ensuring operational shifts are thoughtfully implemented and well-supported through systems training and communication.

Employment Package

• Full-Time Position 40 Hours a Week
• Required travel: between 20-25%
• Annual Salary Range: $190000.00 - $24000.00 USD

If you meet the core requirements attached below we encourage you to applypreferred qualifications are a bonus not a necessity. Please note this list highlights a broad range of requirements; however it is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may apply

Chief Operating Officer Role Requirements

Required Experience:

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