Chief of Staff

Overview

At Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI). We work to provide quality, affordable health care services, comprehensive education, and strong advocacy. We serve over 60,000 patients annually in 18 health centers statewide, making us the largest and most trusted reproductive health care provider in Wisconsin. Our goal is to help keep Wisconsin safe, healthy and strong!

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chief of Staff (40 hours/week) at our Milwaukee and/or Madison Administrative Offices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chief of Staff (40 hours/week) at our Milwaukee and/or Madison Administrative Offices.

• Company contribution toward medical insurance deductible
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 12 Days of Holiday Pay
• Immediate 401(k) Vesting with up to 6% company contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Additional $1.50 per hour for bilingual (English/Spanish)

PPWI’s compensation philosophy is rooted in equity. Starting offers are determined by both the candidate’s applicable experience and internal equity. The Principal Gift Officer pay starts from $143,902 - $179,878 per year.

The Chief of Staff (COS) serves as an organizational leader, strategic advisor and trusted partner to the President & CEO, ensuring leadership effectiveness, organizational alignment, and long-term growth. Acting as a conduit and proxy for the CEO, the COS prioritizes and coordinates commitments to maximize the CEO’s impact on PPWI’s mission as Wisconsin’s leading provider, educator, and advocate for sexual and reproductive health.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the COS partners with senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects that advance PPWI’s mission and strengthen organizational performance. The COS also directly leads two agency teams — the Executive Office and Marketing & Communications — reflecting the critical importance of internal and external communications to PPWI’s success.

• Committed to providing excellent customer service and support the mission, vision and values of Planned Parenthood of WI.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering a culture of belonging.
• Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to translate vision into actionable plans, and make clear decisions under pressure.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
• Advanced communication experience developing complex communications strategies and executive level communications
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in decision facilitation and driving alignment among diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with nonprofit governance and board engagement best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., J.D., MBA, MPA, or related field) preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience, including roles in strategy, operations, executive-level support, execute-level leadership.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
• Proven track record in external relations, stakeholder engagement, and donor relationship management.
• Experience supervising teams and developing staff.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

The position is predominantly sedentary requiring the ability to sit, bend, stand and walk. May require occasional stooping, reaching, stair-climbing and repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard. Rarely requires kneeling, pushing/pulling and repetitive motions of the feet.

Physical demands of the position necessitate hearing, talking, handling and grasping…