Chief of Staff

Working in direct coordination with the National Director and CEO of the Secure Community Network (SCN), and as a member of the Executive Team, the Chief of Staff serves in a strategic capacity overseeing programmatic efforts and operational initiatives, managing internal projects and personnel, as well as supporting external partnerships. Identifies areas for enhanced productivity, collaboration, and effectiveness. Assumes various administrative and technical support responsibilities, as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

·       Serves as a strategic advisor to the National Director and CEO.

·       Develops, implements, and advances policies and initiatives designed to further the organization’s mission.

·       Acts as liaison between staff and senior leadership regarding strategic and operational objectives.

·       Builds and develops relationships with staff for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness for existing operations, and helps to define new operational strategies, working with National Director and CEO, as well as Executive Team, on special projects.

·       Manages efforts related to Board of Directors engagement, to include meeting preparation and ongoing communications.

·       Oversees daily operations through collaboration with relevant staff and stakeholders in order to manage and prioritize organizational objectives.

·       Manages strategic planning efforts and leads efforts related to development, identification, and oversight of personnel and operational performance metrics.

·       Plans regular all-staff updates, to include in-person retreats, to align organizational efforts and objectives.

·       Creates and develops collateral materials, reports, proposals, and correspondence – often on behalf of the National Director and CEO – for internal and external stakeholders.

·       Ensures timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives.

·       Prepares written materials, documents processes, and communicates effectively.

·       Performs administrative and technical support responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

·       Minimum of five years of professional work experience in Executive Project Management or Planning.

·       Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required. Master’s degree strongly preferred.

·       Stellar organizational skills and attention to detail.

·       Extremely versatile and agile, dedicated to efficiency and productivity.

·       Demonstrated aptitude for cross-functional project coordination and management.

·       Excellent leadership, problem-solving, as well as verbal and written communication skills.

·       Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced organization and handle multiple tasks over an extended period of time in a self-directed manner.

·       Ability to receive and process sensitive intelligence and information.

·       Ability to travel as needed. 

·       Skilled in Microsoft Office and proficient computer skills in an Apple environment.

ABOUT SCN

The Secure Community Network (SCN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official homeland safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. Founded in 2004 under the auspices of The Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, SCN serves as the central organization dedicated exclusively to the safety and security of the American Jewish community, working across 146 federations, 50 partner organizations, over 300 independent communities, and other partners in the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors. SCN is dedicated to ensuring that Jewish organizations, communities, life, and culture can not only exist safely and securely but flourish. Learn more at securecommunitynetwork.org.

Secure Community Network is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

SCN has long been a committed leader in adopting, modeling, and encouraging adherence to Jewish values, including advocating for approaches that address issues related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Please review our DEIA statement here.