Chief of Staff

Bat Conservation International Inc.•Washington, DC

2d•$160,000 - $165,000•Remote

About The Position

Bat Conservation International (BCI) is seeking a strategic, resourceful, and collaborative Chief of Staff to partner closely with the Executive Director and advance the organization’s highest priorities. This senior, non-supervisory role focuses on strengthening Board relations and governance, advancing strategic priorities, supporting senior leadership effectiveness, and improving organizational operations. The Chief of Staff will serve as a trusted partner and representative of the Executive Director, using sound judgment and relationship-building skills to turn complex ideas into action. The position is remote within the United States and requires availability during Eastern Time hours. Occasional travel is required for Board meetings, leadership gatherings, and organizational priorities. Preference is given to applicants based in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area, but residence in that region is not required.

Requirements

Significant progressive experience in strategy, operations, executive partnership, governance, organizational leadership, or related work.
Experience working with executive leaders and supporting Board relations, governance, or senior stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and translate strategy into execution.
Exceptional judgment, discretion, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to influence across teams without formal authority and navigate competing priorities.
Strong technology fluency and interest in using AI and automation to improve how organizations work.
Availability to work Eastern Time hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a nonprofit, conservation, or other mission-driven organization.
Experience with Board recruitment, onboarding, and engagement.
Experience with strategic planning, organizational development, or change management.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison for BCI’s Board of Directors, strengthening relationships, engagement, and governance practices.
Partner with the Executive Director on Board prospect research, pipeline development, recruitment coordination, onboarding, and ongoing engagement.
Support the Governance Committee and coordinate implementation of governance audit recommendations.
Manage Board and committee meeting processes, materials, communications, and follow-through, while developing more proactive and efficient ways of working.
Represent and partner with the Executive Director to prioritize and advance high-impact organizational initiatives, anticipate needs, and translate ideas into action.
Strengthen executive processes and create capacity for the Executive Director to focus on the organization’s highest-value work.
Collaborate with the Leadership team to translate BCI’s strategic plan into clear priorities, milestones, accountability, and measurable progress.
Connect work across teams, remove barriers, and move complex or stalled initiatives forward.
Support senior leadership alignment, decision-making, and more effective ways of working.
Identify opportunities to use technology, AI, and automation to improve productivity and organizational capacity.
Lead emerging, cross-functional, or high-priority projects that need structure, momentum, and execution.
Build sustainable processes and transition ongoing ownership to appropriate teams.