Job Description

About the U.S. Chamber of Connection

The U.S. Chamber of Connection (USCC) is a fast-growing national nonprofit on a mission to reverse the decline in social connection and trust within a generation. We unite civic leaders across cities to build a new kind of civic infrastructure—one that strengthens belonging, trust, and community life.

Position Summary

The Chief of Staff serves as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO and a force multiplier for the organization. This role is responsible for translating vision into execution, advancing high-priority initiatives, supporting resource development, and ensuring the smooth operation of the CEO’s office.

This is a high-impact, high-learning role , ideal for someone who has previously served as a Chief of Staff or senior operator—often to a startup CEO, mayor, or senior civic leader—and is ready for a meaningful next chapter. We envision this role as a two-year tour of duty , preparing the CoS to step into a senior leadership role at USCC, pursue graduate study, or launch their own mission-driven venture.

Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Execution & Project Management

• Lead special initiatives that cut across teams, including new city launches, strategic partnerships, organizational design, and research-driven pilots.
• Track and drive execution of the CEO’s top priorities, identifying risks early and ensuring timely follow-through.
• Prepare and manage meetings , including agendas, briefings, decision memos, and follow-ups to ensure accountability across leadership.

2. Resource Development & Strategic Partnerships

• Identify and assess growth opportunities , including grants, philanthropy, corporate partnerships, and impact-aligned funding.
• Support CEO-level relationships with board members, donors, funders, and civic partners.
• Draft high-quality proposals and materials , including funding proposals, pitch decks, progress reports, and partner communications.

3. Executive & Strategic Communications

• Ghostwrite and edit CEO communications , including speeches, memos, thought leadership, board updates, and public-facing content.
• Serve as a bridge to the Board of Directors , ensuring clear, timely, and well-structured communication.
• Ensure alignment between executive messaging and the organization’s mission, values, and brand.

4. CEO Support & Office Leadership

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the CEO, providing data-driven insights and helping frame decisions.
• Manage prioritization and access , ensuring the CEO’s time is focused on the highest-leverage opportunities.
• Reinforce culture and clarity , helping translate vision into shared understanding across the team.
  

Qualifications

• Experience: 5–7 years in consulting, operations, project management, government, or a senior Chief of Staff–style role in a fast-paced environment. Prior CoS or experience strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant master’s degree a plus.
• Execution Strength: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects end-to-end using modern project management tools.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complexity into clear narratives.
• Judgment & Discretion: High integrity and comfort handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Mission Alignment: Deep commitment to social impact and energized by operating at the intersection of civic, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial work.
• Personal Qualities: Highly organized, proactive, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity; brings both strategic perspective and operational rigor. Doesn't take no for an answer.

What We Offer

This role offers a $120,000 base salary (and benefits), plus a performance-based bonus of up to 15% tied to organizational and execution milestones. As a core partner to the CEO, the Chief of Staff will have exceptional visibility, responsibility, and growth opportunity. This role is designed as a high-impact tour of duty, with compensation structured to reward strong performance and position the Chief of Staff for senior leadership roles, graduate study, or founding a mission-driven organization.

It is a front-row seat to building an ambitious national civic organization at a pivotal moment.

To Apply

If this is your dream job and you are ready for the greatest challenge of your life, please submit your resume and a cover letter that demonstrates your mission-passion and ability to be a force multiplier to [email protected].

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