Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff works directly with the CEO to help move the organization’s priorities forward. This person serves as a trusted partner to the CEO, helping organize priorities, coordinate across teams, prepare for important meetings and decisions, and make sure key projects and commitments don’t lose momentum.

This is a highly collaborative role for someone who is organized, proactive, a strong communicator, and comfortable working across many different areas of the organization.

The right person is someone who can see around corners, bring order to a lot of moving pieces, and make sure good ideas turn into action. They don’t need to be the expert in everything, but they need to be curious, dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working closely with the CEO.

• 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.

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