Middle Seat is a recognized digital media and fundraising leader, serving many of the nation’s most prominent progressive candidates and causes. We’re a full-service firm with email, advertising, creative, social, texting, web development and operations teams. We’re 40 writers, designers, coders, and strategists, all passionate about creating real and lasting change. In just seven years, we’ve raised hundreds of millions of dollars with grassroots donors and helped elect or re-elect some of the nation’s most powerful voices for change.
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
We’re hiring a Chief of Staff to help lead us into our next chapter. We’re looking for candidates with extensive experience in management and decision-making roles who can earn the team’s confidence on day one. As Chief of Staff, you’ll steer our team of department leads and take responsibility for the success of the company as a whole.
Middle Seat is proud to be driven by our values, and we’re looking for a Chief of Staff as passionate about making progressive change as our clients and teammates. Check out a sample of our client list below, and if this opportunity sounds like a good fit, please apply today.
- 350.org
- ACLU TX
- BLMGFN
- Bob Casey
- Bob Ferguson
- Community Change
- Courage to Change
- Green New Deal Network
- Human Rights Campaign
- Janeese Lewis George
- John Fetterman
- Lead Locally
- March for Our Lives
- MoveOn
- National Nurses United
- Powered by People
- Rob Bonta
- Sister District
- Squad Victory Fund
- The Hub Project
- Wes Moore
- Women’s March
ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership
Takes the lead on high-level decision making, setting the corporate direction and strategy in coordination with our management teamCreates and maintains strategic growth plans for the companyWorks with partners and management team to mold and set the company’s values, vision, and directionReviews the performance of all operations, comparing them with the company’s objectives and recommending appropriate measures to improve performance and results.Takes the lead on internal initiatives in collaboration with team managersPeople Management
Leads and directs agenda development for management level meetingsManages team leads for ads, email, creative, web development, social texting, accounting, and people culture teams at Middle SeatConducts weekly check-ins with team leads
Sets professional growth goals for team leadsSets revenue, staffing, and process growth goals for team leadsConducts 6-month performance reviews for leadership level staffHold or schedule regular trainings for managers to help them establish effective supervisory relationships and leadership skillsCreates new job descriptions at the management levelWork closely with People and Culture lead to foster and implement internal equity and inclusion strategiesWork with management team to plan and execute staff trainingsDevelop cross-departmental processes for managing and forecasting capacity needsThink holistically about the culture and health of Middle Seat and new processes to improve efficiency and staff retentionWork with People and Culture lead and department leads to develop new structures and role definition within departmentsWork with the People and Culture director and department leads to discipline and handle termination of employees as per the organization’s policiesWorks with our accounting team to shape and execute on firmwide and department-specific budgets, goals, and projectionsWorks with the partners to establish short-term objectives and long-range goals, and related plans and policiesPresents regular reports on the status of the company’s operations to the partners and management teamIdentifies opportunities to maximize revenue or reduce costs inside of budgetIdentify and scope out new areas for business growth, sales and expansionExternal Relations
Manage external vendors, partners and projects including but limited to : legal teams, CPA firms, data firms, security firms, anti-racist firms, and anti-harassment firmsFrom time to time, represent the business at sales meetings, in concert with Special Assistant, relevant team leads, and partnersWork with partners and management team to identify prospective client leadsAs needed, take the lead on generating publicity for the firm — how can we tell our story on our website / social media, how can we tell our story in our proposalsLeads on union-leadership relationsTakes the lead in responding to labor management committee meeting questions
Work to develop a proactive relationship with union representatives and staff to create a sustainable work environmentRepresents the management team in collective bargaining negotiationsRequirements
Extensive experience in professional leadership rolesComfort taking the lead on strategic planning and delegationExperience managing and providing clear feedback and supervisionStrong business acumen and a desire to participate in the growth of Middle SeatDemonstrated experience in and knowledge of the political space in digital, fundraising, campaigning, advocacy, or nonprofitsSalary and Benefits
Salary starts between $200,000 – $250,000Pathway to partnership after demonstrated successProfit sharing plan : share in the growth and success of Middle Seat6% employer match on your 401k retirement account100% premium coverage for health, dental, and vision on a zero deductible plan300 monthly mental health reimbursement20 paid vacation days off, plus your birthday and work anniversary offUnlimited sick leave12 weeks of paid leave for new parentsCommuter benefits for public transportationCoworking space (WeWork, etc.) stipend for employees outside of the D.C. metro area100 monthly student loan reimbursementWe are committed to building a diverse and passionate team. We encourage creative-minded individuals with a strong technical aptitude to apply for this position. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our firm is values-driven. We are intentional with the progressive clients we work with — and we strive to make our work environment and benefits reflect that, including salary transparency, healthy work-life balance, and consistent employee feedback and communication. We’re happy to talk more about our company culture with prospective applicants.
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Salary : $200,000 - $250,000
