Coastal Conservation League
Chief Operating Officer
The Coastal Conservation League seeks to employ an experienced Chief Operating Officer
who will work with the Executive Director to develop a strategic agenda for the organization,
including programs, finance and administration.
Reports to the Executive Director
Supervises Programs, Administration and GrowFood Carolina
Qualified candidates will demonstrate:
 Excellent writing and public speaking abilities
 Experience in organizational management
 Team-oriented leadership and mentoring skills
 Experience in financial management, reporting and budgeting
 Excellent analytical skills
 Experience working on environmental conservation issues
 Excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills
 Minimum five years experience in conservation, management and communications
 Minimum five years experience with responsibility for financial planning and oversight
 Post-graduate degree desirable
Principle Responsibilities:
I. Oversee all Programs in the areas of land and community; air, water and public health;
food and agriculture; and energy and climate, along with regional offices on the north and
south coasts and legislative office in Columbia; work with the Director of Human
Resources to oversee administrative functions; and provide oversight for GrowFood
Carolina, CCL’s local food hub;
II. Coordinate with program directors to produce strategic plans and annual work plans, and
assist with all aspects of implementation of these plans
III. Work with the Director of Finance and Executive Director as well as individual
departments to develop multi-year budgets and provide detailed financial reports
IV. Serve as liaison with the executive director and the board
V. Assist the Executive Director and serve as organization’s spokesperson as needed
Duties to include:
 Develop strategic plans and evaluation metrics for CCL programs
 Conduct annual reviews of staff members who report to this position
 Work with program directors on project implementation
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Write and/or edit opinion-editorials and other written commentary on projects, especially
land use, transportation and cruise ships
Work with board, executive director and program directors to establish overall strategic
organizational direction and goals
Work with board and staff to develop CCL communications program
The ideal candidate will be an energetic person with strong analytical skills and the ability to
think strategically and to develop innovative methods for approaching different issues and
constituencies. Must be an excellent public speaker who is comfortable with various audiences,
including board members, major donors, staff and community members.
To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@scccl.org. Telephone calls will not be
accepted. Salary is commensurate with proven skills and experience. Full benefits provided.
The Coastal Conservation League is an equal opportunity employer whose mission is to protect
the threatened resources of the South Carolina coastal plain - its natural landscapes, abundant
wildlife, clean water, and quality of life – by working with citizens and government on proactive, comprehensive solutions to environmental challenges.