Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
334 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan is seeking an experienced, high‑impact Chief of Staff reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President to serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, helping to drive institutional priorities, support executive decision‑making, and ensure effective execution across the organization.

Positioned at the center of the JCC's leadership team, the Chief of Staff works closely with senior leaders, board members, and department heads to advance key initiatives and strengthen organizational alignment. The role combines strategic thinking with disciplined execution, translating leadership priorities into action and ensuring that major initiatives move forward effectively.

This is a rare opportunity to partner with senior leadership at one of New York City's most vibrant community institutions to propel organizational strategy and expand community engagement. The position is well‑suited for a highly capable, seasoned professional seeking to leave a lasting mark on nonprofit and civic leadership.

• Translate the CEO and EVP's high‑level priorities into concrete work plans and institutional initiatives.
• Steer the progress of major cross‑organizational projects, ensuring alignment across departments and follow‑through on leadership decisions.
• Serve as a bridge between the executive office and department leaders across programming, development, finance, and operations.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure organizational priorities are clearly understood and effectively implemented.
• Monitor organizational workflows and initiatives to identify potential bottlenecks, risks, or misalignments before they escalat, and develop practical solutions or mitigation strategies.
• Manage the flow of information to the CEO and EVP, ensuring leadership remains focused on the highest‑impact priorities.
• Prepare research, briefing materials, and strategic summaries for meetings, board engagements, and community initiatives.
• Support preparation for board meetings, committee work, and key stakeholder interactions. Assist in synthesizing information for board presentations and donor engagement.
• Lead and manage special projects that span multiple departments or lack a permanent institutional home.
• Oversee early development, pilot implementation, and eventual transition of successful initiatives into departmental ownership.
• Streamline organizational productivity by designing and implementing scalable systems and Standard Operating Procedures that eliminate bottlenecks and foster seamless collaboration across the organization.
• Represent the CEO or EVP in internal committees or external meetings, ensuring continuity of communication and leadership perspective.
• Draft and refine high‑level internal and external communications, including staff updates, board materials, and stakeholder correspondence, ensuring clarity and consistency in the organizational voice.

Please note that this job description is not intended to cover or list in full the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• 3‑8 years of professional experience in consulting, nonprofit leadership, policy, operations, project management, or a related field.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and translate high‑level strategic discussions into actionable plans.
• Strong operational discipline and a track record of moving complex initiatives from concept through completion.
• Ability to build relationships across departments and lead cross‑functional initiatives without direct reporting authority.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone for internal and external audiences.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex information into concise briefs for executive decision‑making.
• Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to manage…