Job Description
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 time 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
Operations Oversight Champion the organization's culture, fostering a positive, collaborative environment
Manage the day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning
Foster a collaborative and tightly-knit team that is aligned on goals and strategic objectives
Introduce necessary structures, processes, and tools to improve alignment and facilitate information sharing
Connect the dots across initiatives and projects, ensuring that relevant information reaches the right people
Act as a communication bridge, clarifying and reinforcing the Executive Director’s messaging
Oversee the hiring process, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and values
Deliver results on behalf of the Executive Director Translate the Executive Director's visions into actionable steps, secure stakeholder buy-in and manage strategic projects
Implement and teach a standardized decision-making process
Drive strategic execution across the organization
Conduct research and monitor industry innovations and emerging trends
Demonstrates a strong ability to leverage data and information for problem solving and decision making
KEY QUALIFICATIONS 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
Skilled in designing, refining, and knowing when to introduce process changes
Effective in planning, coordinating, and overseeing cross-departmental projects
Proficient in developing and implementing initiatives aligned with organizational goals
Experienced in hiring, performance management, and team development
Proficient with platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, Asana, and Trello
Builds strong relationships and navigates communication effectively
Works to protect the Executive Director’s time by synthesizing information, anticipating needs, and enhancing efficiency
Embraces a supportive, behind-the-scenes role
Maintains high enthusiasm and resilience
Salary
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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