Chief-of-Staff, Mission Driven Organization

Chief-of-Staff, Mission Driven Organization  

A one-of-a-kind organization is seeking a strategic partner, Chief of Staff to work directly with their wonderful CEO. This is an amazing opportunity for a driven, energetic, entrepreneurial individual with extensive OPERATIONS experience and acumen and strong leadership skills to help drive and lead an organization alongside the CEO.

$200-250k base (DOE) + benefits

Full time in office Monday- Friday, MIDTOWN WEST

Responsibilities 

·        Collaborate closely with the CEO to understand and execute on organizational goals and priorities

·        Oversee day-to-day business operations of the organization to ensure efficiency and effectiveness, and that all business outcomes are met

·        Serve as liaison within the organization and senior leadership, working cross-functionally to drive key projects to completion, tracking milestones and managing resources effectively

·        Function as project manager to ensure the successful progression of programs, special projects, and organizational initiatives, navigating intricate details to preclude any oversights and ensure cohesive and successful outcomes

·        Prepare and lead key meetings to ensure accountability for the smooth progression and execution of programs and projects

·        Facilitate meetings, maintain post-meeting debriefs, communicate to relevant stakeholders, and manage action items and follow-up

·        Develop and implement best practices to streamline workflows and enhance overall organizational performance

·        Promote streamlined use of staff time and resources, drive measurable outcomes, and ensure goals are met within specified timelines

·        Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO to help determine and prioritize decisions, manage time, prepare materials, and brainstorm approaches  

·        As requested, attend meetings with the CEO to synthesize notes, facilitate action items, and follow up items

·        Participate in other projects and duties as assigned

Core Competencies
 

• Extremely organized with proven ability to meet deadlines and budgets
• Exceptional business writing skills and outstanding verbal communication
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead cross functional teams
• Ability to take ownership of all tasks and manage simultaneously
• Positive and professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal, administrative, and managerial skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Resourcefulness, creativity, strong problem-solving, and research skills

Requirements 

·        15+ years of relevant leadership and management work experience, OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

·        Proven experience in an executive-level role

·        Self-starter with a strong work ethic, demonstrated leadership and team-building capabilities

·        Proven ability to meet deadlines and remain poised in a fast-paced and agile landscape

·        Highly proactive and collaborative

·        Bachelor’s Degree

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