Chief of Staff

About

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Description

• Partner closely with the CEO and Leadership Team to prepare for executive, board, and stakeholder meetings
• Support alignment and communication across leadership, staff, international partners, trainers, advisory groups, and other stakeholders
• Translate discussions and strategic priorities into actionable plans, decisions, and follow-up items while ensuring accountability and timely execution
• Draft and review executive communications, presentations, reports, and briefing materials
• Lead and manage select cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation in collaboration with internal teams and leaders
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, stakeholder engagement, and project communications to ensure successful execution
• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to support strategic planning and organizational growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, organizational leadership, communications, public administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive professional experience in operations, strategy, project management, executive support, consulting, nonprofit leadership, or related fields
• Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thoughtfully navigate the evolving diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) landscape with cultural humility, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Proficiency with business and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, project management platforms, and virtual communication tools
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10% domestically and internationally

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Flexible work hours

Salary

$90k - $100k / year