Chief of Staff - The New American Leaders Project (NYC)

[Eddie Andujar]

osition Location: New York City

Position Type: Full time with start date as soon as possible

About the Organization:

The New American Leaders Project (NALP) is leading a movement for inclusive democracy by preparing first and second generation Americans to use their power and potential in public office. Headquartered in New York, NALP is a national, nonprofit organization with programs across the country. We have a strong track record of recruiting and training New Americans of diverse race/ethnic backgrounds to run for public office. We also work with New American elected officials across the country who are at the frontlines of creating transformative policy environments for educational, economic and political equity. 

About the Position:

We are seeking a strategic and creative individual to join our team as Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff helps to ensure NALP’s long term success by working directly with the President and senior staff on strategic objectives and maintaining a high level of excellence in the organization’s management, personnel and operations.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

 

Strategy and Management

• Contribute to the development of NALP’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization by overseeing or assisting with a range of functions from planning team meetings to reporting on progress of strategic plan implementation.

External Relations

• Support President’s meetings and relationship by conducting research and preparing briefings and background

Team Development/Leadership

• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.

Operations and Planning

• Provide support to NALP’s internal management team including development of internal management reporting capabilities, new hire searches, onboarding and exit interviews

Special Projects

• Oversee the management and implementation of special projects needed to ensure NALP’s success, including annual events in Washington, DC.

Qualifications:

• Passion for serving immigrant communities and building a multiracial democracy.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a role with similar responsibilities, preferably in a in a high-growth organization.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker. 
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and capacity to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete visionary goals.
• Willingness and availability to travel for work occasionally.

Please apply:

With your cover letter and résumé to H...@newamericanleaders.org with “Chief of Staff” in the subject line.

NALP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and actively recruits people of color, women, individuals with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ community.