Chief of Staff, Programs Strategy & Operations

Obama Foundation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Hybrid work

Job summary

The Obama Foundation in Chicago is seeking a Chief of Staff for the Office of the EVP of Programs. You will partner with the EVP to align time and attention with Programs goals and work with cross-functional teams including Operations, Legal, Finance, Development, and External Affairs.

This hybrid role, based at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, requires strategic judgment, project management, and the ability to manage complex, high-profile initiatives while maintaining exceptional

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in executive administration or operations.
• Strategic judgment aligned to foundation culture and priorities.
• Project management experience designing and implementing systems.
• Proactive communication and collaboration to meet deadlines.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated by exceptional customer service; proactive and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• EVP project management & decision making: maintain memos, forms, and tracking.
• Scheduling and meeting support: prepare agendas, bios, readings, materials.
• Manage department-wide processes: internal communications and town halls.
• Design and improve cross-team communication processes.
• Manage external speaking requests with Marketing & Communications.
• Data input: ensure external communications are logged in data system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive administration

Operations

Strategic judgment

Project management

Proactive communication

Prioritization

Customer service mindset

Job description

The Obama Foundation in Chicago is seeking a Chief of Staff for the Office of the EVP of Programs. You will partner with the EVP to align time and attention with Programs goals and work with cross-functional teams including Operations, Legal, Finance, Development, and External Affairs.

This hybrid role, based at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, requires strategic judgment, project management, and the ability to manage complex, high-profile initiatives while maintaining exceptional