POSITION OVERVIEW Title: Chief of Staff Company: Groundwork Collaborative Reports to: Executive Director Oversees: Executive Assistant to the ED and Operations Team Location: Washington D.C. This a hybrid workplace, with Mondays and Wednesdays in the office and three days remote, as well as the occasional need to work in person for events and special projects. Overtime Status: Exempt ABOUT GROUNDWORK COLLABORATIVE Launched in 2018, the Groundwork Collaborative is driven by the idea that We Are The Economy: when all of us are doing well, that is when our economy thrives. We fight for progressive economic policy and narrative change that builds accountable public power, breaks up concentrations of private power, and affirmatively centers people too long left out of prosperity. Groundwork's unique structure – part strategic communications, part think tank, and part issue advocacy organization – allows us to drive narrative and policy change with credibility, expertise, and impact. POSITION SUMMARY The Chief of Staff will serve as a key partner to the Executive Director (ED), optimizing time management, enhancing team culture, and driving strategic initiatives. This role is crucial in ensuring that the ED's time is focused on high-impact activities, strategic priorities and Groundwork's future. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The Chief of Staff's responsibilities will encompass three primary areas: Ensure the ED's highest and best use of timeAttend meetings and events alongside or on behalf of the Executive Director, ensuring timely follow-up on all action itemsProvide consistent and relevant briefing information to Executive DirectorAnticipate the Executive Director's needs and proactively prepare solutionsLead and develop the EA to align closely with the Executive Director's prioritiesReview and ensure quality standards are met before work reaches the Executive DirectorEnsure "quality control" of information and communication to reduce reactivityOperations OversightChampion the organization's culture, fostering a positive, collaborative environmentManage the day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth and efficient functioningFoster a collaborative and tightly-knit team that is aligned on goals and strategic objectivesIntroduce necessary structures, processes, and tools to improve alignment and facilitate information sharingConnect the dots across initiatives and projects, ensuring that relevant information reaches the right peopleAct as a communication bridge, clarifying and reinforcing the Executive Director's messagingOversee the hiring process, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and valuesDeliver results on behalf of the Executive DirectorTranslate the Executive Director's visions into actionable steps, secure stakeholder buy-in and manage strategic projectsImplement and teach a standardized decision-making processDrive strategic execution across the organizationConduct research and monitor industry innovations and emerging trendsDemonstrates a strong ability to leverage data and information for problem solving and decision makingKEY QUALIFICATIONS10-15 years of professional experience, with a background in both supporting a senior executive and managing teamsExperience on Capitol Hill, in legal, and/or in human resources is a plusSkilled in designing, refining, and knowing when to introduce process changesEffective in planning, coordinating, and overseeing cross-departmental projectsProficient in developing and implementing initiatives aligned with organizational goalsExperienced in hiring, performance management, and team developmentProficient with platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, Asana, and TrelloBuilds strong relationships and navigates communication effectivelyWorks to protect the Executive Director's time by synthesizing information, anticipating needs, and enhancing efficiencyEmbraces a supportive, behind-the-scenes roleMaintains high enthusiasm and resilienceSalary Salary Range of $175,000 - $200,000 + 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.
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