Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff

Major Function: The Chief of Staff (COS) to the President & CEO will play a pivotal role in driving the organization’s mission forward. This position involves strategic planning, project management, and facilitating communication between the CEO, internal colleagues and key external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a passion for climate and nature issues, strong leadership skills, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Support: Manage the CEO's priorities, ensuring focus on critical issues and optimal use of time. Act as an advisor to the CEO, providing insights and recommendations on key business decisions. Represent the CEO in meetings and make decisions on their behalf as appropriate.

Project Oversight: Manage and coordinate high-priority initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timely execution.

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships with the Board, partners, grantees, and other colleagues.

Communication Management: Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports ensuring effective communication of key messages. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the CEO, senior leaders, and other stakeholders.

Data Analysis & Reporting: Gather, analyze, and present data to inform decision-making and strategic planning.

Executive Office Management: Manage the office of the CEO, including budget, staff, and its operations.

Meeting Coordination: Organize and facilitate meetings, including agenda preparation, follow-ups, and action item tracking.

Team Development: Support the leadership team in building a cohesive culture, promoting collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred. 8-10 years of demonstrated experience in a management role within the nonprofit, government or philanthropic sector. Experience in climate, nature, or sustainable development is a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Enthusiastic team player with the ability to thrive in a complex, young organization and successfully build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and delivering impact
• Ability to work effectively with external stakeholders
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong leadership presence and ability to effectively influence others without direct authority
• Proactive and self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset
• A highly professional collaborator who possesses personal integrity and confidentiality

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The position is located in Washington, D.C.
• May require extended hours for urgent issues or to meet established deadlines.
• May undertake domestic and/or international travel.

Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000

Position Closing Date:  Friday, November 15, 2024.

This position offers a competitive salary and includes a benefits package. The Bezos Earth Fund is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination. The Earth Fund recognizes diversity as an asset essential to accomplishing its work. We actively welcome all qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, disability, military/veteran status, compensation history or any other basis prohibited by law. Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to be considered.