Chief of Staff & Director of Operations (Foundation)

Staff Association Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Professional development support

Life and long-term disability coverage

Transit pass and parking

Executive coaching and Chief of Stafft

Job summary

Staff Association Inc. seeks a Chief of Staff & Sr. Director of Operations to partner with the President & CEO and drive day-to-day operations in Denver, CO.

The role translates strategic priorities into practical plans, aligns resources, and strengthens coordination across the Foundation. The ideal candidate is collaborative, proactive, and discreet, capable of guiding leaders, mentoring staff, and advancing a refreshed strategy while coordinating with boards, vendors, and external advisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum ~10 years in executive-facing roles with cross-functional scope.
• Experience with boards or governance bodies and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the President & CEO and senior leaders to translate strategy into action.
• Protect executive time, manage priorities, and ensure follow-through.
• Coordinate planning, governance processes, and cross-department initiatives.
• Lead organizational execution, reporting, and accountability across teams.

Skills

Executive partnership

Cross-functional PM

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Office productivity tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

Staff Association Inc. seeks a Chief of Staff & Sr. Director of Operations to partner with the President & CEO and drive day-to-day operations in Denver, CO.

The role translates strategic priorities into practical plans, aligns resources, and strengthens coordination across the Foundation. The ideal candidate is collaborative, proactive, and discreet, capable of guiding leaders, mentoring staff, and advancing a refreshed strategy while coordinating with boards, vendors, and external advisors.