CJNRC
Climate Jobs National Resource Center

Chief of Staff

This is a REMOTE in the US position
(CJNRC is based in New York)

 

Chief of Staff
Location: Remote in the US
Status: Exempt

About CJNRC
The Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) is a labor-led organization at the forefront of the fight to combat the climate crisis and reverse racial and economic inequality.

CJNRC is the hub of a growing network of union-led, state-based climate jobs coalitions, providing unions with the information, support, and expertise to lead on climate action. The coalitions we support are organizing to build a clean energy economy at the scale and pace that climate science demands, create and expand access to good union jobs in under-resourced communities, and advance equity.

CJNRC and our network of coalitions are at the leading edge of both workers’ rights and climate action, two defining issues of our time. The coalitions have helped pass the nation’s most ambitious climate policies, won the strongest labor and equity standards for clean energy workers in the country, and built winning campaigns for worker-centered and equity-focused climate investments and good union jobs that will transform the future of the US economy.

Position Description
The Chief of Staff will have holistic oversight and supervision of the entire organization to support the vision of the Executive Director / President, ensuring efficient workflow and effective resource management through close collaboration with directors. The person in this position will be instrumental in maintaining organizational momentum, consistently moving initiatives from ideas on paper to successful implementation, followed by continuous monitoring and iterative refinement to ensure ongoing effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Support and execute the program vision of the Executive Director / President.
• Coordinate closely with senior staff and advisors to manage complex, cross-organizational projects and initiatives from conception to completion, on time, and with effective outcomes.
• Lead organizational priority planning process with accountability to implementation. 
• Ensure proper resource allocation to guarantee success and make recommendations to the Executive Director / President to meet changing landscapes. 
• Coordinate, direct, and evaluate the work of leadership staff and consultants to meet organizational priorities. 
• Serve as a liaison to the Executive Director / President direct reports, ensuring strong accountability, efficient flow of communication, and alignment. 
• Serve as a thought partner and strategic advisor to Executive Director / President on high-impact program decisions and major administrative decisions
• Oversee preparation of organizational budgets

Qualifications
CJNRC is seeking candidates who are passionate about our mission, are highly motivated and proactive, and have a problem-solving, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work and accomplish tasks on time with minimal supervision. While no one candidate will embody all of the qualifications below, our ideal candidate will bring: 

• Has an established record of fostering teamwork and consensus, effectively managing across diverse interests, provoking creative problem-solving and risk-taking, and is inclusive of diverse individual and cultural perspectives. 
• Models leadership behavior and practices in alignment with CJNRC’s policies, goals, and objectives.
• Extensive experience in campaigning and advocacy, ideally as a part of or alongside the labor movement.
• An open-minded, nimble leader who can learn while leading and has the flexibility to adapt to political and organizational realities. 
• Experience in staff management and supervision 
• An effective communicator who has excelled in building successful internal and external relationships. 
• An ability to manage multiple projects with clear priorities and to easily articulate the connections between the big picture and specific action plans and timetables.
• Experienced in attracting and motivating extraordinarily talented staff, along with the ability to coach and mentor
• Experienced in managing a significant and complex budget, ensuring resources align with organizational priorities, providing accurate information and guidance to leadership. 
• Has the ability to manage and promote innovative technology, tools, and business practices to enhance the organization’s interests.

Working conditions: This is a full-time, 35-hour per week, remote position. This position is not in the staff union. Long hours will be required on occasion. The position requires travel in the United States and internationally. CJNRC follows public health guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This position reports to: Executive Director / President

Salary & Benefits: The salary range for the position is $190,000 – $210,000, depending upon the candidate’s experience. CJNRC offers an excellent benefits package that includes employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for full-time staff and their qualified dependents, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, a voluntary dependent care assistance program, and generous time off.

Position Location: Remote in the United States
Closing Date of Position: Open Until Filled

How to Apply: 
To apply, please send your résumé and cover letter (both in PDF format) via the Movement Talent Opportunity Board application portal by clicking the "Apply To This Job" button: https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17561333930430060944CIc.

This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time. Job descriptions do not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activity or responsibility that is required.

CJNRC is committed to equal opportunity, and encourages applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, genders, national origins, ethnicities, religions, and veteran status. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.