League of Conservation Voters - Chief of Staff to the President

Position Overview Chief of Staff to the President, Executive Office. Reports to the President. Exempt. Location: Washington, DC. Union Position: No. Job Classification Level: M-V. Salary Range: $190,000-$240,000 (depending on experience). LCV is hiring a Chief of Staff to serve as a trusted, strategic partner to the President, Executive Team and Board of Directors. The Chief will help ensure the organization operates with clarity and alignment, support executive decision making, and strengthen cross-departmental coordination. The Chief of Staff will orchestrate conversations, systems and processes that leverage the President’s time and talent in service of the strategic plan. The Chief will anticipate needs and understand the President’s perspective to best support, prepare and represent him and ensure his portfolio is prioritized and organized. Under the leadership of the President, the Chief of Staff will play a key role in spearheading and coalescing the Executive Team, helping to create a culture that is collaborative, inclusive, aligned, and focused on strategic goals. The Chief will enable a strong partnership between the board, President and Executive Team, ensuring alignment to organizational priorities. The Chief will lead the strategic planning process every four years, collaborating with the President, Board and senior leaders. This is a senior-level role for someone with exceptional judgment, emotional intelligence and the ability to bring order to complexity. The ideal candidate earns trust quickly, communicates with precision and care, and finds satisfaction in making a leader and an organization more effective. This position is classified as “Regular Hybrid Work” and requires in-office work in Washington, DC three days a week, ideally around the President’s schedule. General working conditions: Operate in a professional office or home office environment and use standard office equipment. Largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms. Key Responsibilities Support of the President Partner with the President to ensure time and output focus on organizational priorities as defined by the strategic plan. Ensure the President is well prepared for meetings, travel and events by coordinating staff input, preparing briefings and materials, and maintaining a forward-looking calendar. Manage information flow on the President's activities to relevant staff. Serve as a trusted thought partner on sensitive, complex or high-stakes decisions with candor and discretion. Serve as a proxy for the President in meetings and decisions as needed, representing his perspective with credibility and care. Lead internal initiatives as requested by the President. Draft communications on behalf of the President. Executive Team Define Executive Team responsibilities, values and approach; facilitate a collaborative, inclusive and supportive team culture. Drive and align priorities across the Executive Team and ensure collaboration and execution to maximize impact. Work with the Executive Team to ensure realistic implementation of plans against strategic objectives. Develop meeting agendas with input from team members and other key staff. Ensure information flows from the Executive Team to all levels of organizational leadership. Board Management Enable a strong partnership with the LCV and LCVEF boards, working with the Board Chair, President and relevant board members to set direction and alignment. Prepare materials and conversations, coordinate information flow and ensure board engagement aligns with organizational priorities. Create agendas for board meetings, calls and retreats; ensure boards receive timely and relevant information and updates. Ensure board committees are well functioning by coordinating with relevant executive team members. Strategic Planning & Execution Lead the strategic planning process, typically every four years. Lead annual priority setting based on the four-year strategic plan. Collect and analyze metrics against the strategic plan goals. Internal Leadership Manage executive office staff. Oversee staff meetings and executive retreats. Organizational Values & Integrity Demonstrate leadership in advancing racial justice and equity in organizational practices. Ensure organizational values are reflected in planning and goal setting. Support an inclusive, respectful and equitable organizational culture. Essential Qualifications At least 12 years of professional experience in advocacy, political or campaign organizations, government or philanthropy, including a minimum of five years in a senior leadership role. Demonstrated experience serving as a thought partner to a senior leader, preferably a CEO or Executive Director, in a complex organization. Significant experience working across an organization with similar complexity, budget and staff size to achieve ambitious goals. Track record of playing an active, collaborative role on a senior leadership team. Experience collaborating with an active Board of Directors. Experience with strategic planning processes. Strong problem-solving skills with good judgment and the ability to anticipate challenges and develop solutions. Superb interpersonal skills with a track record of building relationships with diverse stakeholders. Ability to build consensus, resolve conflicts and strategically disagree. Significant people, project and change management experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience as a programmatic leader in a nonprofit, advocacy or political organization. Experience on electoral or advocacy campaigns. Experience leading senior leadership teams, including defining roles, processes and values. What You Bring to the Role Strategic Judgment. You assess situations quickly, weigh competing considerations and provide sound guidance. You are comfortable operating in gray areas and act with clarity and velocity. Leadership & Relationship Building. You can manage up, down and across through influence, build genuine relationships and earn trust across levels. Excellence in Implementation. You identify missing elements, follow up, and deliver results even when priorities shift, staying aligned to the President’s priorities. Communication & Relationship Management. You communicate clearly and faithfully represent others’ voice and priorities. Emotional Intelligence & Adaptability. You bring self-awareness, empathy and composure, reading rooms and managing dynamics effectively. Racial Justice & Equity Competencies. You are committed to equity and understand how environmental issues intersect with systemic inequities. Physical Demands & Conditions Physical Demands. Office environment, largely sedentary, may involve standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Conditions. Travel 10-15% of the time. Based in Washington, D.C. To Apply Submit a cover letter and resume at Grossman Solutions’ application portal. Include an example of a time you helped a senior leader make an important decision. Do not use AI to draft cover letter responses. Pre-employment Screening All employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check, employment verifications and reference checks. EEO Statement LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grossman Solutions