Chief of Staff

$85,000 - $104,000/Yr

Southface - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Atlanta, GA

About the position

The Chief of Staff (CoS) at Southface Institute serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO, ensuring the executive office operates efficiently. This role involves overseeing cross-departmental projects, optimizing internal processes, and facilitating communication between the executive team and stakeholders. The CoS is crucial in managing communication flow, driving initiatives, and aligning with the organization's strategic goals, particularly in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CEO in the development and execution of Southface's strategic priorities.
• Lead and coordinate special projects and initiatives from the executive office, ensuring timely completion and delivery of key outcomes.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external communications, filtering and prioritizing incoming requests to the CEO.
• Prepare agendas, reports, and presentations for leadership meetings, ensuring follow-up on action items and decisions.
• Work closely with department heads to ensure organizational alignment and facilitate communication across the leadership team.
• Manage the day-to-day administrative and operational activities of the CEO's office, including scheduling, meeting coordination, and travel logistics.
• Provide leadership in setting the tone for company culture, guiding the executive team in fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Assist the CEO in managing urgent or sensitive matters, ensuring that responses are well-coordinated and aligned with initiative and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Management, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in a strategic advisory or management role.
• 5-7 years of experience working with budgets.
• 3-5 years of public speaking experience.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and large-scale projects.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Work from home