Chief of Staff

League One Volleyball - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Salt Lake City, UT

About the position

The Chief of Staff for League One Volleyball (LOVB) will serve as a strategic advisor and operational leader, directly reporting to the President of the Pro League. This role is essential for driving the league's vision, aligning cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring the efficient execution of strategic priorities. The Chief of Staff will play a pivotal role in decision-making, league operations, and stakeholder management, contributing to the growth and empowerment of women in sports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison with staff, executives, senior leaders, and the CEO regarding company climate and project updates.
• Support the President of Pro by participating in meetings, documenting discussions, and ensuring follow-up tasks are completed.
• Prepare and review communications, reports, and presentations on behalf of the President of the Pro League.
• Support oversight of the Pro league's financial performance, ensuring adherence to budgetary goals and P&L targets.
• Collaborate with teams responsible for sponsorship, media rights, and marketing to maximize revenue opportunities.
• Drive key projects that enhance organizational performance, including league operations and marketing initiatives.
• Serve as the liaison between the President of the Pro League and key internal/external stakeholders.
• Provide support for executive decision-making through research, analysis, and report preparation.
• Attend key meetings with the President of the Pro League, ensuring alignment on follow-up actions.
• Oversee special initiatives and mentor department heads to align their goals with league objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in a leadership role within professional sports, entertainment, or a related consumer-oriented industry.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in managing P&L, budgeting, and driving revenue growth.
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and driving large-scale projects to completion.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with high-profile stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in research and analytics to derive actionable business insights.
• Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility in one of the Pro cities.
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization focused on women's sports.