Chief of Staff

Job overview

The Chief of Staff role is hybrid, with the listing identifying Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and remote hybrid work. Compensation is not specified. The NAACP is a nonprofit organization focused on equal rights and advancing political, educational, social, and economic equality. Reporting to the President and CEO, the Chief of Staff aligns executive, board, and departmental work with the organization’s strategic agenda. The role coordinates leadership accountability, urgent cross-departmental initiatives, and oversight of core functions to help advance the NAACP’s mission.

What you'll do

• Partner with the President and CEO to translate vision into measurable goals
• serve as liaison to the National Board and support follow-through on resolutions
• coordinate cross-functional work
• represent the President with external partners when designated
• manage executive-office communications and briefings
• identify risks with the COO
• support budgets across listed functions
• and lead the weekly Leadership Council convening and tracking of deliverables.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief of staff

executive leadership

strategic execution

board governance

cross-functional coordination

nonprofit

civil rights

baltimore md

washington dc

hybrid

naacp

moderate travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting identifies moderate travel and oversight of five core functions with ten direct reports.

About the employer

NAACP is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.