Chief of Staff Lead

3 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Groundwork Collaborative Full time
Job Title: Chief of Staff Lead

Groundwork Collaborative seeks an experienced Chief of Staff Lead to support the Executive Director and lead operations for the team.

About the Role:

The Chief of Staff Lead will optimize time management, enhance team culture, and drive strategic initiatives. This role ensures the Executive Director's time is focused on high-impact activities, strategic priorities, and Groundwork's future.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Attend meetings and events alongside or on behalf of the Executive Director, ensuring timely follow-up on all action items.
  • Provide consistent and relevant briefing information to Executive Director.
  • Anticipate the Executive Director's needs and proactively prepare solutions.
  • Lead and develop the EA to align closely with the Executive Director's priorities.
  • Review and ensure quality standards are met before work reaches the Executive Director.
  • Ensure 'quality control' of information and communication to reduce reactivity.
Requirements:
  • 10-15 years of professional experience, with a background in both supporting a senior executive and managing teams.
  • Experience on Capitol Hill, in legal, and/or in human resources is a plus, but not required.
  • Process Improvement – Skilled in designing, refining, and knowing when to introduce process changes.
  • Project Management – Effective in planning, coordinating, and overseeing cross-departmental projects to meet objectives.
  • Strategic Planning – Proficient in developing and implementing initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
  • Human Resources Management – Experienced in hiring, performance management, and team development.
  • Communication Tools – Proficient with platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, Asana, and Trello to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.
  • Emotional Intelligence – Builds strong relationships and navigates communication effectively to drive initiatives forward with diverse stakeholders.
  • Time Management – Works to protect the Executive Director's time by synthesizing information, anticipating needs, enhancing efficiency, delegating, and acting on her behalf as needed.
  • Humility – Embraces a supportive, behind-the-scenes role, focused on assisting the Executive Director.
  • Stamina – Maintains high enthusiasm and resilience, prioritizing quality and values even in ambiguity, setting pace and focus for the organization.
Benefits:
  • A salary range of $175,000 - $200,000 per year.
  • Generous benefits package including five weeks of vacation and personal leave, two week-long office closures, additional time off for floating and federal holidays, zero-premium health insurance, a generous HRA, a retirement match of up to 6%, up to 16 weeks parental leave, and health club and cell-phone reimbursements, among other benefits.

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