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POSITION OVERVIEW

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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 is 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, 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.

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. Working closely with the Executive Assistant, the Chief of Staff will act as a gatekeeper, anticipating needs, managing workflows, and stepping in as a proxy when appropriate.

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 the 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 and that key stakeholders are included in important conversations

Act as a communication bridge, clarifying and reinforcing the Executive Director’s messaging to ensure clear, two-way information flow between the Executive Director and the team

Oversee the hiring process, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and values, and work closely with teams to attract, evaluate, and onboard top talent effectively

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 to completion without direct Executive Director involvement

Implement and teach a standardized decision-making process to foster consistency and clarity in decision-making

Drive strategic execution across the organization

Conduct research and monitor industry innovations and emerging trends

Demonstrate 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, but not required

Skilled in designing, refining, and knowing when to introduce process changes

Effective in planning, coordinating, and overseeing cross-departmental projects to meet objectives

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 to ensure smooth communication and collaboration

Builds strong relationships and navigates communication effectively to drive initiatives forward with diverse stakeholders

Works to protect the Executive Director’s time by synthesizing information, anticipating needs, enhancing efficiency, delegating, and acting on her behalf as needed

Embraces a supportive, behind-the-scenes role, focused on assisting the Executive Director

Maintains high enthusiasm and resilience, prioritizing quality and values even in ambiguity, setting pace and focus for the organization

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, among other benefits. Groundwork is a hybrid workplace, with two days a week in the office and three days remote, as well as the occasional need to work in person for events and special projects.

To apply, please submit your materials via Prime Chief of Staff, our recruiting partner for this role.

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Salary : $175,000 - $200,000

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