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About LEE
LEE is a nonpartisan network of leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase access and opportunity in their communities. (wearelee.org)
We are a civic leadership development, membership organization. We equip LEE members with the tools, resources, and industry knowledge they need to take collective action and create change in their communities – whether that’s through policymaking, elected leadership, advocacy, or grassroots organizing. LEE believes that effective leaders who are grounded in their values and experiences can make a difference in their communities.
LEE is an outcomes-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, and to offer generous compensation, a virtual work setting that includes flexible scheduling, and a values-driven benefits package.
Position Summary:
The Senior Director, Chief of Staff (Temporary) reports to the President and serves as a high-capacity strategic partner who possesses the ability to balance linear, detail-oriented execution with big-picture synthesis. In this role, the Chief of Staff will leverage systems and tools to manage complex workflows while simultaneously maintaining the big picture; distilling critical information into clear strategic containers for the President.
The Chief of Staff is a proactive decision-maker with exceptional situational judgment, expected to bring an informed perspective and recommendation to the President. As a relational, people-centric leader, the Chief of Staff will be energized by facilitating high-stakes public environments and supporting the internal culture of the Member Leadership Team (MLT).
This is a full-time, temporary position with the opportunity to convert to a full-time, permanent position by the end of the six month temporary term, depending on individual performance as well as the strategy needs of the team.
Due to the high volume of applications, the hiring team will prioritize review of completed applications which includes resume submission, a link to a relevant work sample, and responses to two short-answer questions.
Position Location: Flexible
Travel Requirements: 20-30% travel for org- and team-level meetings, including nationwide travel quarterly
Responsibilities:
Project Strategy & Management (30%)
Translate the President’s vision for LEE’s advancement work into impact-oriented projects, develop plans, milestones, and project roles, and identify resources needed for success
Project manage critical external-facing programs and events, to ensure success with senior stakeholders and strengthen the civic leadership ecosystem
Serve as unified project manager on all intersectional work related to priority project(s) assigned by the President
Maintain all project documentation including goals, roles, timelines, and key decisions
External Affairs (30%)
Support the President in preparing for external meetings, including setting agendas, conducting background research and analysis, and synthesizing key points
Field public relations inquiries and support the President’s work to build LEE’s external presence
Draft key communications, correspondence, and presentations on behalf of the President
Manage operations team members to support the President’s schedule, expenses, and other administrative tasks, enabling the President to engage in more public-facing work
Manage relationships with executive stakeholders and their teams, with primary accountability for creating a peerless in-person experience at events
Team Culture & Management Support (30%)
Partner with the Talent, Learning, and Culture (TLC) Team and hiring managers to ensure high quality, consistent hiring and onboarding and a positive professional experience for all member-facing staff
Set agendas and facilitate weekly Members leadership team and monthly Members Teams meetings to build organizational culture, collaboration, and insight into strategy and impact
Understand and communicate the President’s and Member Team’s perspectives in meetings, making decisions and moving work forward on behalf of the President
Partner with TLC on the design and implementation of org-wide learning and culture strategy, including shared facilitation of learning experiences and all-staff calls and events
Contribute to org-level strategy and decision-making as a participant on the LEE Leadership Team
Special Projects (10%)
Lead or contribute to team-level, org-wide, or cross-team special projects to accelerate impact as assigned by manager or designee
Provide short-term coverage during a leave, vacancy, or PTO
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience (If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree an additional 4 years of relevant experience is required. If you hold an Associate’s degree an additional 2 years of relevant experience is required.)
7+ years of relevant professional experience including organizational learning, external communication, and relationship/stakeholder management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills: listens well and can easily learn to communicate in someone else’s “written voice”
Demonstrated success working strategically and collaboratively with senior leaders across departments, influencing others to achieve outcomes
Excellent managerial, interpersonal, and networking skills including the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships
Outstanding strategic thinking skills; data-driven and analytical in approach to solving problems
Impeccable attention to detail and strength in cross-team project planning and management
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team
Strong, demonstrated commitment to LEE’s mission, core values, and theory of change
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in relevant field
Experience in event planning, public relations, or external communication
Experience in one of the four leadership pathways (advocacy, electoral, organizing, or policy)
Experience working for a 510(c)3 or 501(c)4 non-profit, ideally in education
Experience leading and managing a geographically dispersed and/or start-up team
Physical Requirements & Work Demands:
This position is primarily a sedentary role working with colleagues based around the country using remote technologies.
The person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with staff or access office equipment.
The person in this position will need to have the ability to travel to in-person meetings in various U.S. cities.
The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.
Application Submission:
Thank you for considering LEE as a future employer, we are eager to review your application and learn more about your experiences and interest in LEE's mission.
We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. Due to the high volume of applications, the hiring team will prioritize review of completed applications which includes resume submission, a link to a relevant work sample, and responses to two short-answer questions.
We do not have an application deadline for this position and we will review applications on a rolling basis. For additional information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section on LEE's Careers website: https://wearelee.org/who-we-are/careers/.
Pay and Benefits
The position level for this role is Senior Director 1 and the corresponding hourly pay range for this position is $54.86-$85.21. Pay is competitive and based upon relevant experience and cost of labor for your location. Learn more about compensation here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kUbPtNQiPIjWA4xbEaEY08RLQ-ZeO49wd8dc1v3U_s8/edit?usp=sharing. Note, this is a non-exempt position where employees are eligible for weekly overtime pay.
Please visit LEE's Careers Website for information on benefits that full-time temporary staff have access to:
Physical Demands
LEE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and operations. As part of that commitment, LEE will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact staffing@wearelee.org.
A LEE core value is including the perspective of all voices. LEE bases employment and promotional opportunities upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to ancestry, race, gender, pregnancy, age, color, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, religion, creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, political affiliation, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic established under law.