Chief of Staff

Description

Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and welcomes applications from individuals with prior contact with the criminal legal system.

The Opportunity

As Osborne Association enters its next strategic phase, it seeks a Chief of Staff to further the mission by driving key functions and projects in support of Osborne’s critical work. The Chief of Staff will directly report to the Chief Executive Officer and serve as a key member of the executive leadership team. Working across all departments within the organization, the Chief of Staff will provide thought and project leadership on an array of evolving projects. The Chief of Staff will support collaboration and communication across the organizations and serve as a connection between senior and executive leadership, staff, and internal and external stakeholders. They will also provide governance capacity and support for Osborne’s Board of Directors. The Chief of Staff will serve as a proxy for the Chief Executive Officer as needed, and will bring their excellent judgment, high emotional intelligence, strong project management, and thoughtful engagement skills to the team.

The Chief of Staff position will be based in NYC with a hybrid schedule (approximately 3 days per week at project sites and/or in the Brooklyn headquarters) and requires some travel to Osborne’s project sites as well as in person time with peers, executives, and stakeholders. Minimal evening or weekend work may be required to attend events such as board meetings, fundraisers, and stakeholder meetings on behalf of the organization.

More About Osborne Association

Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal legal system. Through its programs, Osborne offers opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. Osborne challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.  

At Osborne, staff are guided by core values and shared beliefs. The organization honors everyone's capacity to change, celebrate shared humanity, are united in pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

Requirements

Candidate Profile and Key Qualifications

The ideal candidate will exemplify the following competencies and characteristics:

• 8+ years of demonstrable experience managing projects and people up, down, and across; a background in nonprofit or government leadership is preferred
• Passion for systems and strategy with experience taking partially formed ideas to actionable projects
• Versatile cross-functional skills and nimbleness to move between projects and changing priorities with ease and grace
• Excellent communication skills, including the desire to listen to understand and to garner support through transparency and trust
• Astute at building relationships at all levels inside and outside of the organization including government and elected officials, and a comfort to speak on behalf of the organization and/or senior leadership as needed
• Ability to quickly learn a new organization and become more familiar with programming content 
• Enjoys working behind the scenes to support vital projects and staff development
• Exceptional judgement and a high level of emotional intelligence including the ability to observe organizational dynamics and support a positive organizational culture
• Demonstrated commitment to Osborne’s mission and values and a commitment to centering diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging
• Desire to support a complex, decentralized, and fast-paced organization
• Enthusiasm for leading change management while proactively coaching staff and peers
• Possess unimpeachable integrity with high level of discretion and respect for confidentiality to safeguard the well-being of staff, program participants, and the organization
• Must have eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Core Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the incoming Chief of Staff include but are not limited to:

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