Chief of Staff

About This Role

This highly collaborative role works directly with the CEO to advance the organization's priorities. The Chief of Staff serves as a trusted partner, organizing priorities, coordinating across teams, preparing for important meetings and decisions, and ensuring key projects and commitments maintain momentum. It suits someone who is organized, proactive, a strong communicator, and comfortable working across many different areas of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to manage and advance organizational priorities
• Keep key projects, commitments, and follow-ups moving forward
• Help prepare the CEO for board meetings, staff meetings, partner meetings, and other important conversations
• Coordinate information and communication between the CEO and leadership team
• Support board communication, meeting preparation, and follow-up
• Assist with strategic initiatives, partnerships, fundraising opportunities, and special projects
• Track action items and ensure appropriate follow-through
• Help the CEO prioritize time, meetings, and competing demands
• Draft communications, presentations, talking points, and other executive materials
• Represent the CEO in internal or external conversations when appropriate
• Identify issues that need the CEO’s attention and help drive them toward resolution
• Take on other projects and responsibilities that help the organization execute its mission and strategy

Requirements

• Strong organization and follow-through
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good judgment and discretion with confidential information
• Ability to manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively with staff, board members, community partners, and other stakeholders
• A problem-solving mindset and willingness to jump in wherever needed
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience in project management, nonprofit leadership, executive support, operations, strategy, communications, or a related area preferred

Nice to have:

• Experience working with senior leadership, boards, or community partners is a plus