Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff

About the Company

Leading nonprofit advancing professional forestry & sustainable forest management

Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1900

Employees
11-50

Specialties

• forestry
• continuing education
• forest policy
• climate change
• climate solutions
• natural resources
• forest management
• natural resources management
• and professional development

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief of Staff to provide strategic leadership and coordinate priorities across its programs and departments. The role translates strategic plans into coordinated workplans, oversees program operations and budget planning, and supports the CEO with executive decisions, communications, meetings, and stakeholder engagement. The Chief of Staff supervises several functional directors, tracks leadership and board actions, and helps ensure initiatives are delivered with clear goals and accountability. Responsibilities also include supporting committees, managing sensitive information, and strengthening collaboration and change management across the organization. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related natural resources field, along with at least eight years of relevant experience. Required qualifications include demonstrated skills in supervision, budgeting, strategic planning, and delivering complex projects and partnerships, as well as experience working with volunteer leaders and staff at all levels. Strong written and verbal communication, analytical ability, organization, time management, discretion, and proficiency with common office software are essential. An advanced degree, experience supporting senior executives, and background in nonprofit, higher education, public, or government settings are preferred.

Hiring Manager Title
CEO

Functions

• General Management
• Strategy
• Operations