Chief of Staff

NAACP•Washington, DC

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP Empowerment Programs, Inc.), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for equal rights, seeks a Chief of Staff who is: 1. A high-visibility executive leader tasked with accelerating the strategic agenda of the President & CEO on a national and international scale. 2. Serving as a "force multiplier," the Chief of Staff ensures seamless alignment between the Executive Office, the Board of Directors, and key external stakeholders. In a climate of rapid social and political change, the Chief of Staff bridges the gap between legacy civil rights advocacy and modern, digital-first impact. SCOPE OF DEPARTMENTAL OVERSIGHT The Chief of Staff provides direct strategic leadership and operational management for five (5) core functions (comprising ten (10) direct reports): Executive Office: Total management of the Office of the President & CEO and the Board of Directors. Events: Oversight of the National Convention, Board Meetings, committee convenings and high-level donor engagements. ACT-SO: Scaling the premier youth program to cultivate the next generation of Black excellence. Community Partnerships: Managing the ecosystem of grassroots and coalition allies. Hollywood Bureau: Driving narrative change and equity within the entertainment industry and providing oversight for the NAACP Image Awards.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Administration, or a related field (MBA, MPA, or JD preferred).
Experience: 12+ years of senior management experience, preferably in high-stakes non-profit, government, or corporate social responsibility (CSR) sectors.
Managerial Depth: Proven track record of managing a diverse portfolio of at least ten direct reports across disparate functions (e.g., creative/media vs. administrative/governance).
360-Degree Leadership: Exceptional emotional intelligence with a demonstrated ability to manage up (President), down (Staff), sideways (Peer Chiefs), and around (Board of Directors/Partners) to ensure organizational velocity and mission alignment.
Agility: Demonstrated success in "rapid response" environments, with the ability to pivot strategies in response to shifting legislative or social justice landscapes.
Communication: Exceptional executive-level writing and presentation skills; ability to serve as a coach and trusted advisor to senior leadership.
Commitment: Deep personal alignment with the NAACP’s mission to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all people.