Chief of Staff

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The U.S. Chamber of Connection (USCC) is a fast-growing national nonprofit on a mission to reverse the decline in social connection and trust within a generation. We unite civic leaders across cities to build a new kind of civic infrastructure—one that strengthens belonging, trust, and community life.

The Chief of Staff serves as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO and a force multiplier for the organization. This role is responsible for translating vision into execution, advancing high-priority initiatives, supporting resource development, and ensuring the smooth operation of the CEO’s office.

This is a high-impact, high-learning role
, ideal for someone who has previously served as a Chief of Staff or senior operator—often to a startup CEO, mayor, or senior civic leader—and is ready for a meaningful next chapter. We envision this role as a two-year tour of duty
, preparing the CoS to step into a senior leadership role at USCC, pursue graduate study, or launch their own mission-driven venture.

• Experience: 5–7 years in consulting, operations, project management, government, or a senior Chief of Staff–style role in a fast-paced environment. Prior CoS or experience strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant master’s degree a plus.
• Execution Strength: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects end-to-end using modern project management tools.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complexity into clear narratives.
• Judgment & Discretion: High integrity and comfort handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Mission Alignment: Deep commitment to social impact and energized by operating at the intersection of civic, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial work.
• Personal Qualities: Highly organized, proactive, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity; brings both strategic perspective and operational rigor. Doesn't take no for an answer.

This role offers a $120,000 base salary (and benefits), plus a performance-based bonus of up to 15% tied to organizational and execution milestones. As a core partner to the CEO, the Chief of Staff will have exceptional visibility, responsibility, and growth opportunity. This role is designed as a high-impact tour of duty, with compensation structured to reward strong performance and position the Chief of Staff for senior leadership roles, graduate study, or founding a mission-driven organization.

It is a front-row seat to building an ambitious national civic organization at a pivotal moment.

If this is your dream job and you are ready for the greatest challenge of your life, please submit your resume and a cover letter that demonstrates your mission-passion and ability to be a force multiplier to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).