Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary Range: $150,000 to $180,000
About This Role:
The Chief of Staff serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and plays a central role in supporting organizational leadership, board governance, and the execution of key priorities. This senior role helps ensure that the CEO, Board Chair and Board of Directors, and leadership team operate effectively by strengthening meeting preparation, project coordination, decision follow-up, and organizational processes.
The Chief of Staff helps translate strategy into action by coordinating cross-functional initiatives, preparing leadership and board meetings, and ensuring accountability for key decisions and organizational priorities. This role focuses on strategic coordination and execution support and is not designed to function as a Chief Operating Officer.
Key Responsibilities:
CEO & Leadership Support
- Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CEO
- Help manage and prioritize key organizational initiatives and leadership priorities
- Prepare briefings, background materials, and analyses to support executive decision-making
Strategic Project Management
- Lead and coordinate high-priority cross-departmental initiatives
- Track progress on major organizational projects and strategic goals
- Identify challenges and opportunities and support problem-solving
Process Development & Organizational Alignment
- Improve internal processes that support effective decision-making and coordination
- Develop tools and systems to track priorities, projects, and commitments across the organization
- Ensure the organization’s consultants have knowledge of and coordination on the full breadth of the organization’s activities
Board Governance & Management
- Coordinate Board of Directors and committee meetings in partnership with the CEO and Board Chair
- In partnership with the CEO, support the Board Chair by managing workflow and coordinating materials, travel, and logistics
- Prepare board agendas, presentations, and briefing materials, and ensure all necessary back-up documents are prepared and available
- Ensure timely follow-up on board decisions and action items
- Establish processes to confirm all bylaws, board materials, and documents are up to date and easily accessible
Meeting Preparation & Coordination
- Plan and prepare leadership team meetings, including agenda development and materials
- Capture key decisions and action items and ensure accountability for follow-through
Qualifications
- 8+ years of relevant experience, ideally in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
- Experience supporting senior leaders, boards, or executive teams
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Exceptional written communication and preparation of executive-level materials
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and strong attention to detail
About Democratic Majority for Israel
We are proud Democrats who believe a vital component of the Democratic Party’s vision and values has been the commitment to a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, rooted in shared values and common interests. Democratic Majority for Israel works to maintain and strengthen support for the U.S.-Israel alliance by providing resources to elected officials, candidates, and the public, while advocating for our progressive values as proud pro-Israel Democrats.
To apply: Send a cover letter and résumé to jobs@dmfi.org