Chief of Staff

National Center on Sexual Exploitation•Washington, DC

4d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) seeks a highly capable, organized, and discerning Chief of Staff to the President. The role supports effective leadership, internal coordination, and execution of organizational priorities. The President works remotely, and the Chief of Staff serves as the President’s primary on-site representative and operational partner in the Washington, DC office. The Chief of Staff maintains an understanding of office activity, staff needs, operational realities, and emerging concerns; facilitates communication across departments; and helps translate decisions and priorities into action. The role combines organizational-level work with hands-on problem-solving and office management. It offers an emerging professional broad exposure to nonprofit management and executive decision-making. The position reports directly to the President and works collaboratively with department leaders and staff, including Human Resources, Finance, and Operations. It coordinates assigned operational activities and may make routine operational decisions within delegated authority and approved budgets. It does not independently supersede department leaders’ responsibilities or assume authority over personnel, budgets, or organizational policy unless specifically delegated by the President. Success is measured by timely and accurate reporting to the President; reliable follow-through on decisions, assignments, and projects; effective office operations; stronger cross-department communication; early identification and appropriate escalation of risks; useful systems that improve accountability and efficiency; strong working relationships; and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into concise, actionable summaries.
Sound judgment, discretion, emotional intelligence, and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Initiative and the ability to identify needs, anticipate problems, and follow through without constant supervision.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven nonprofit environment where priorities may shift and resources may be limited.
Willingness and ability to work primarily in person at NCOSE’s Washington, DC office.
Proficiency with standard workplace technology, document management, spreadsheets, and project management tools.
Ability to communicate candidly and professionally, raise concerns, and deliver difficult information constructively.
Ability to build trust and effective working relationships with people at all levels of an organization.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects simultaneously.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Professional integrity and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor (JD), particularly for candidates interested in nonprofit leadership, public policy, law, or advocacy.
Experience in nonprofit operations, executive support, project management, public policy, legal research, or organizational administration.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Experience coordinating projects across multiple teams or functions.
Familiarity with organizational planning, budgeting, performance tracking, or process improvement.
Interest in NCOSE’s mission to prevent sexual exploitation.

Responsibilities

Serve as the President’s primary on-site partner, keeping the President informed about organizational activities, staff needs, operational challenges, and opportunities.
Provide the President with timely, accurate, and objective updates, and prepare agendas, briefing materials, summaries, recommendations, and follow-up items.
Track the President’s commitments, decisions, and priorities and ensure appropriate follow-through.
Identify issues for executive attention and determine whether they can be resolved independently, coordinated with department leaders, or escalated.
Attend meetings as the President’s representative when requested, communicate the President’s direction, and report outcomes and follow-up needs.
Lead day-to-day operations of the Washington, DC office, including facilities, supplies, equipment, vendors, maintenance, workspace, and building-management coordination.
Resolve operational issues and coordinate office access, visitors, meeting spaces, technology needs, and other workplace logistics.
Develop and maintain practical office procedures, checklists, and systems that promote consistency, efficiency, security, and accountability.
Coordinate office-related needs and organizational processes with Human Resources, Finance, IT, and other relevant personnel.
Build an understanding of NCOSE departments and initiatives and develop effective working relationships with department leaders and staff.
Identify communication, coordination, accountability, or execution gaps and work with appropriate leaders to address them.
Track organizational initiatives, milestones, deadlines, and decisions; bring delays, competing priorities, and unresolved issues to the President’s attention.
Facilitate cross-departmental communication and coordination on projects and decisions involving multiple teams.
Promote professionalism, responsiveness, transparency, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
Lead or coordinate special projects assigned by the President, from planning through implementation and evaluation.
Conduct research, analyze information, and prepare concise written recommendations to support organizational decisions.
Assist with organizational plans, internal processes, management initiatives, and change initiatives, including communications, implementation, and follow-up.
Coordinate preparation and logistics for staff meetings, leadership meetings, and other internal gatherings; support clear objectives, documented decisions, and actionable next steps.
Track meeting action items, follow up with responsible individuals, and help communicate leadership decisions and organizational updates.
Assess processes for unnecessary complexity, inefficiency, duplication, or accountability gaps and recommend practical improvements.
Support responsible use of organizational time, funding, equipment, and other resources, while balancing attention to detail with broader priorities.