Chief Of Staff - Gisborne, New Zealand - FeministFeminist Gisborne 4 days agoDescriptionPregnancy Justice seeks a Chief of Staff (CoS) to strategically advise and drive key functions and projects during a pivotal moment in the reproductive justice movement and for the organization. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Chief of Staff (CoS) acts as a strategic advisor and coordinator, driving key functions and projects, overseeing operations and administration, and ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and integration across operations, administration, and programs. The CoS serves as a bridge for communication between the leadership team and other departments, stakeholders, and partners. The CoS reports directly to the President and oversees the Operations and Administration teams, which currently consists of the Operations Manager, Executive Assistant, HR Consultant, and IT Consultant. The ideal candidate will embody a blend of strategic acumen, operational expertise, and interpersonal skills, effectively bridging the gap between the leadership team and the broader organization.The new Chief of Staff will have the opportunity to lead in the following ways:Strategic Plan and Implementation: Serves as member of the Leadership Team and acts as a thought partner to help identify priorities, as well as challenges and brainstorming solutions, strategically aligning the Leadership Team's time and focus for greatest impact. Takes the lead on building and overseeing organizational infrastructure, processes and systems to deepen impact. Assists in leadership decision-making processes by gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations. Revisits priorities routinely to assess progress and recommends adjustments as needed. Partners with the Senior Vice President, to develop and implement annual organizational goals and performance metrics and reporting to drive results on the strategic plan.Project Management: Drives or manages a variety of short-term and long-term projects across all of the organization's departments and helps to fill gaps as needed. Tracks progress of organizational priorities and makes recommendations to revise as needed. Routinely updates Leadership Team on progress of strategic initiatives and projects.Board Management and Liaison: Oversees meeting and committee preparation and planning for the Board of Directors, taking lead in Board communications, supporting the Leadership Team in preparing for Board meetings, and supervising the Operations and Office Manager in managing interactions with the Board Chair, Executive Committee, and committee leaders.Operational and Administration Oversight: Oversees the development and implementation of systems and protocols that facilitate high-functioning organizational performance and compliance. Oversees office operations and security functions, including facilities and IT systems. Oversees potential expansion of Pregnancy Justice regional office(s) infrastructure, systems and policies. Oversees Human Resources functions and projects, in partnership with HR Consultant and President.Internal Communications, Coordination, and Training: Takes the lead on planning staff meeting agendas and other avenues to reinforce organizational culture and values, ensures appropriate staff input and inclusion on key decisions, provides key organizational updates, and shares work highlights across departments, and develops and implements an organization-wide training and learning calendar.The ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:Versatile, with experience in wide-ranging or cross-functional areas, and an eagerness to learn new skills.Adept at staying calm, with the ability to focus on priorities in face of many demands; translates ideas into practical, actionable plans.Excels at applying strategic thinking and in assessing and executing organizational priorities.Strong written and verbal communication skills; listens well and can learn to communicate in someone else's written voice.Demonstrated experience in effectively managing, developing and championing staff.Critical competencies include Integrity, Strategic Thinking, Sound Judgment, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Commitment to Learning, and Nimbleness. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in business management, corporate or general counsel, and/or strategic operations with oversight across state lines. Nonprofit leadership experience is preferred. A Master's in business administration, Juris Doctor, or other advanced degree in a related field is required. Knowledge and experience working with anti-discrimination protections in employment is a plus. Knowledge and awareness of diversity and inclusion best practices is a plus. A Certificate in Project Management is a plus. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.The salary range for the Chief of Staff role is $175,000 – 195,000. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance, FSA, Commuter Benefits, 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching, annual paid time-off, 4 months of paid family leave, and professional development funding.This is a hybrid role and the Chief of Staff is expected to be in-office at Pregnancy Justice's headquarters in New York City several times a week. The work is primarily performed in an office setting and/or remotely, with offsite meetings and events. Occasional travel may be required.We are committed to providing accommodation for pregnant people and people with disabilities, including in the application process. If you need accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please send an email with the subject line "Accommodation Request" to ******. Research indicates that members of marginalized communities tend to underestimate their qualifications, and only apply when they meet all of the criteria in a job posting. We also know that a confidence-gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply – we'd love to hear from you.Pregnancy Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on any non-merit factor and is committed to an equitable workplace where everyone is treated as a respected and valued member of the team.
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