Chief of Staff

Fair Labor Association; Washington; Remote; USD 128,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fair Labor Association seeks a Chief of Staff to coordinate day-to-day operations, align leadership priorities, and manage targeted initiatives. Reporting to the President and CEO, the role focuses on maximizing leadership effectiveness, structuring decisions, and guiding information flow across the executive office and key units.

This Level 6 role can be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States, with travel 4–6 times per year for internal and external events.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in mission-driven organizations.
• Proven ability to advise top executives and manage conflicting priorities without direct authority.
• Exceptional judgment and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist the President and CEO in day-to-day operations and prioritization of time.
• Foster cross‑team collaboration and executive leadership alignment.
• Plan and coordinate Board of Directors meetings and governance communications.
• Ensure clear communication of decisions and follow-up across the organization.
• Set priorities, workflows, and budget planning for the executive office.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President and CEO.

Skills

Executive coordination

Strategic planning

Communication

Discretion

Board liaison

Job description

Salary Range: $128,000.00 To $142,000.00 Annually

ABOUT FAIR LABOR ASSOCIATION

The Fair Labor Association (FLA) promotes human rights at work. We are an international network of companies, universities, and labor and civil society organizations collaborating to ensure that millions of people working at the world’s factories and farms are paid fairly and protected from risks to their health, safety, and well‑being.

FLA has offices in the U.S., Switzerland, Türkiye, and Côte d’Ivoire, with members based in 21 countries and staff based in 16 countries. For more information, visit www.fairlabor.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

FLA seeks a Chief of Staff, who will facilitate day‑to‑day coordination across the organization, manage targeted initiatives, and help ensure that the President and CEO’s time, attention, and leadership are focused on the FLA’s highest-value priorities. Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the Chief of Staff will facilitate coordination across the leadership team, maximizing the team’s effectiveness; structure decision processes; manage information flow; and steward strong connection across the executive office, programmatic areas, finance, operations, and communications.

This is a Level 6 position that can be performed remotely from any location in the U.S. Travel is required 4-6 times per year for internal and external events and conferences. The salary range for this position is $128-142K depending on experience.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Assist the President and CEO in managing day‑to‑day operations of the organization and strategically allocating time. Work with the President and CEO’s executive assistant to ensure his calendar, engagements, travel, and preparation reflect organizational priorities and are appropriately sequenced and advanced.
• Facilitate communication among the senior leadership to promote collaboration, coordination, integration, and productivity across the organization. Partner closely with the President and CEO to shape priorities, anticipate challenges, and support effective leadership across the team. Work closely with the President and CEO to design and facilitate effective leadership team and senior leadership team meetings that reinforce shared goals, trust, and disciplined execution.
• Manage the planning, preparation, and execution of FLA Board of Directors meetings, including coordinating with all teams on calendar of deadlines, written materials to be provided to the board, content of meetings, communications about meetings, and identification of special guests. Partner with the Board Liaison to provide strategic direction and coordination for board and committee relations, ensuring alignment among governance engagement, organizational priorities, and the President and CEO’s agenda.
• Ensure decisions, context, and follow‑up are communicated clearly, reducing ambiguity and duplication, including the successful communication of institution‑wide projects to staff and stakeholders. Represent the FLA in external meetings.
• Set clear priorities, workflows, and quality standards for the executive office to ensure consistent excellence in interaction between the office and the rest of the organization and key external stakeholders. Plan and direct the operations, staffing, and budget for the executive office.
• Other duties as assigned by the President and CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Strong commitment to FLA’s mission.
• Significant senior‑level experience, ideally in mission‑driven organizations.
• Demonstrated success advising top executives and managing conflicting priorities without direct authority.
• Exceptional judgment, analytical ability, and written and verbal communication skills; ability to think and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Exceptional ability to manage processes and master details.
• Proven ability to operate with discretion, influence outcomes, and navigate ambiguity.
• Relevant experience and expertise, including an understanding of key issues FLA addresses and the global nature of FLA’s work.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until filled; applicants are encouraged to apply by July 27.

The FLA is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.