League of Conservation Voters - Chief of Staff to President

Chief Of Staff To The President

For over half a century, the League of Conservation Voters, Inc. ("LCV"), has led the charge for clean air, clean water, public lands, healthy communities and a sustainable planet for all. LCV has built political power and infrastructure at the intersection of climate policy and electoral strategy - advancing environmental protections, electing pro environmental lawmakers and aligning action across an integral multi-state network.

We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice and strengthening our democracy leads to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs and a just, equitable and sustainable future for all. LCV is hiring a Chief of Staff to the President to serve as a trusted, strategic partner to the President, Executive Team and Board of Directors.

The Chief will help ensure the organization operates with clarity and alignment, support executive decision making, and strengthen cross-departmental coordination. The Chief of Staff will orchestrate the conversations, systems and processes that leverage the time and talent of the President in service of the strategic plan. The Chief will anticipate needs and understand the President's perspective to best support, prepare and represent him and ensure his portfolio is prioritized and organized.

Under the leadership of the President, the Chief of Staff will play a key role in spearheading and coalescing the Executive Team. The Chief will help create a culture that is collaborative, inclusive, aligned, driving toward our strategic goals and "holding the whole" of the organization. The Chief will enable a strong partnership between the board, President, and Executive Team, ensuring alignment to organizational priorities.

In addition, the Chief will lead the strategic planning process every four years, collaborating with the President, Board and senior leaders across the organization. This is a senior-level role for someone with exceptional judgment, emotional intelligence and the ability to bring order to complexity. The ideal candidate is someone who earns trust quickly, communicates with precision and care and finds genuine satisfaction in making a leader and an organization more effective.

This position is classified as "Regular Hybrid Work," and is required to work in the Washington, DC office three days a week, ideally based around the President's schedule.

General working conditions:

• Operate in a professional office or home office environment and routinely use standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, phones, photocopiers and audiovisual systems.
• Largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the President to ensure his time and output is focused on organizational priorities as defined by the strategic plan.
• Ensure that the President is well prepared for meetings, travel and events by coordinating staff input, overseeing the preparation of briefings and materials and keeping a forward-looking eye on the calendar. Manage information flow on the President's activities to relevant staff.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner on decisions that are sensitive, complex, or high-stakes — bringing candor, good judgment and discretion.
• Serve as a proxy for the President in meetings, conversations and decision points as needed, representing his perspective and priorities with credibility and care.
• Lead internal initiatives as requested by the President.
• Draft communications on behalf of the President.

Executive Team

• In partnership with the President, define Executive Team responsibilities, values and approach; facilitate a collaborative, inclusive and supportive team culture.
• Drive and align priorities across the Executive Team and ensure strong collaboration and execution to maximize impact.
• Work with the Executive Team to ensure realistic implementation of plans against strategic objectives.
• Develop meeting agendas with input from team members and other key staff.
• Ensure information flows from the Executive Team to all levels of organizational leadership.

Board Management

• Enable a strong partnership with the LCV and LCVEF boards, working with the Board Chair, President and relevant board members to set direction and alignment.
• Prepare the right materials and conversations, coordinate the flow of information and ensure board engagement connects clearly to organizational priorities.
• Create agendas for board meetings, calls and retreats; ensure boards receive timely and relevant information and updates.
• Ensure board committees are well functioning by coordinating and collaborating with relevant executive team members.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead the strategic planning process, typically every four years.
• Lead annual priority setting process based on the four-year strategic plan.
• Collect and analyze metrics against the strategic plan…