Chief of Staff - Washington, United States - Blue Star Families, Inc

Blue Star Families, Inc

Verified Company

Washington, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Title:
Chief of Staff

Department:
Executive

Location:
Remote/Virtual (within the continental US) - National Capital Region preferred

Reports to:

CEO

Classification:
Exempt

Position type:
Full-Time Employee

Pay Band:
$100,000 - $150,000

Blue Star Families
We're a growing non-profit (Military Service Organization (MSO)) with a history of delivering innovative solutions.

We're the team that senior DoD leaders seek out when they want ground truth on issues facing our military families.

Our team members are motivated individuals who help each other do remarkable things for military families to bridge the civilian-military divide every day.

We deliver first-class solutions that transform the military experience for military family members.

We operate in an agile arena where great minds come together to make life better for military members and their families.

We focus on data-driven insights while understanding the value of spirited storytelling.

We do all this in a highly flexible, virtual environment with unlimited PTO, time off for military moves, paid holidays, 403b match, and benefits Our diverse and inclusive environment fosters a sense of belonging among our team resulting in innovative and creative decision-making.

Are you ready to make a difference for the families of those who serve our great nation? We are the ideal match for the innovator, the out-of-the-box, strategic thinker who understands the value of social impact.

You are self-motivated, curious, and have a passion for doing good.

Challenging objectives, pivoting priorities, and the ability to react to an ever-changing environment that allows your true strengths to shine.

General Description

The Chief of Staff (COS) is key to ensuring that the
CEO can strategically and effectively lead BSF through a critical high-growth period.

The COS will be a "force multiplier" for the
CEO, helping her to perform more effectively and efficiently, and ensuring the departments interact effectively with the
CEO's office.

The work will include considering highly strategic opportunities as a thought partner to the
CEO and involves tactical responsibilities such as drafting letters and ensuring the right people are in meetings.

Key Job Functions

Serve as a trusted advisor and brainstorming partner to the
CEO
Coordinate
CEO meeting preparation (meeting timing, readaheads,), execution (agendasetting, correct attendees), and followup (disseminate action items and notes, ensure timely followup with external stakeholders)
Manage
CEO trips to ensure the highest, best use of time (coordinate outreach for meetings, oversee trip book production, etc)
With input from other appropriate departments Draft or edit reports, speeches, presentations, and other communications on behalf of the
CEO in her voice and style of writing, and in alignment with the Blue Star Families mission.
Attend and/or fill in for the
CEO in meetings "Connect the dots," as needed, to support crossfunctional teams working on specific projects
Proactively address pressing business issues that need immediate attention by
CEO (i.e., ability to "look around corners")
Serve as a liaison between the departments and the
CEO by
Providing daily updates to:Expedite items for
CEO approval
Obtain answers to questions from the
CEO
Ensure the
CEO completes high priority to do list items
Offer visibility to the
CEO and other C-Suite members on developments on key projects

Working with all departments to ensure communications from the
CEO are drafted and sent as needed to support organizational objectives (e.g., special event invitations, donor communications, etc.) in collaboration with the scheduling assistant.

Advising on highprofile event invitation lists
Support the
CEO in the preparation of Presentations, in collaboration with appropriate departments.
Perform other duties as assigned
Monitor progress on
CEO requests, including project updates, meeting scheduling
Required Experience, Skills, Background

Bachelor's degree

Experience in the MSO / VSO space
Excellent writing skills
Experience with writing content for editorials, white papers, grant proposals, blogs or newsletters
High EQ (emotional intelligence) ability to engage diplomatically and with poise in a hightempo setting
Ability to think quickly, and adapt to fastchanging situations
Excellent organizational skills and high "executive function" skills
Excellent verbal and presentation communication skills
Ability to work flexibly in line with the organization's objectives and willingness to undertake other duties as reasonably requested.
Ability to travel overnight on an asneeded basis
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to carry out key job functions
Desired Experience, Skills & Background
Experience working with both remote and inperson teams
Public speaking
Public policy