US Chamber of Connection

Provide strategic partnership to CEO, lead initiatives, manage CEO office operations, and support resource development. | 5-7 years senior operational or Chief of Staff experience, strong communication, project management, and mission alignment. | Chief of Staff job at US Chamber of Connection. Seattle, WA. About the U.S. Chamber of Connection 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. Position Summary 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. Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Execution & Project Management • Lead special initiatives that cut across teams, including new city launches, strategic partnerships, organizational design, and research-driven pilots. • Track and drive execution of the CEO’s top priorities, identifying risks early and ensuring timely follow-through. • Prepare and manage meetings , including agendas, briefings, decision memos, and follow-ups to ensure accountability across leadership. 2. Resource Development & Strategic Partnerships • Identify and assess growth opportunities , including grants, philanthropy, corporate partnerships, and impact-aligned funding. • Support CEO-level relationships with board members, donors, funders, and civic partners. • Draft high-quality proposals and materials , including funding proposals, pitch decks, progress reports, and partner communications. 3. Executive & Strategic Communications • Ghostwrite and edit CEO communications , including speeches, memos, thought leadership, board updates, and public-facing content. • Serve as a bridge to the Board of Directors , ensuring clear, timely, and well-structured communication. • Ensure alignment between executive messaging and the organization’s mission, values, and brand. 4. CEO Support & Office Leadership • Act as a strategic thought partner to the CEO, providing data-driven insights and helping frame decisions. • Manage prioritization and access , ensuring the CEO’s time is focused on the highest-leverage opportunities. • Reinforce culture and clarity , helping translate vision into shared understanding across the team. Qualifications • 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. What We Offer 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. To Apply 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 Jasmine@chamberofconnection.org.