Chief of Staff
Washington, DC
$200,000 – $250,000
Are you a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high intensity work environment? This international firm is seeking a Chief of Staff to act as a thought partner, leader and liaison between the C-suite, extended staff, clients and external vendors. The ideal professional possesses high-energy, meticulous organization, polished communication skills, and is committed to the values and vision of the firm.
About the Job:
- Acts as a point of contact for the CEO, providing updates regarding the daily operations of the office and status of various projects.
- Communicate and anticipate the CEO’s needs; prioritizes effectively across internal and external contacts for highest efficiency and deadline management.
- Using extreme attention to detail, monitor, adapt, and maintain the CEO’s schedule, understanding how to prioritize and manage a demanding calendar.
- As a trusted contact for the firm’s portfolio of clients, be an active participant in meetings, strategize on projects, and develop and nurture client relationships.
- Work to develop standard business processes.
- Provide oversight and guidance to leadership regarding current projects/tasks.
About the Culture:
- This firm is committed to fostering collaborative teams who work towards one goal.
- Opportunity to travel and be at the forefront of client engagement and high-level opportunities.
- Accessibility to clients is what drives success across the team.
About You:
- Experienced. You are degreed with over eight years of work experience in a high intensity, fast-paced work environment. Previous Chief of Staff experience is required.
- Highly organized. You can manage multiple moving parts all while staying on track with current tasks and anticipating future tasks.
- Collaborative and communicative. You work well as a team player and can effectively and efficiently provide updates regarding current issues and progress being made.
- Eager and trustworthy. You exercise good judgement regarding confidential and highly sensitive information and strive to constantly improve and help those around you.
- Mature leader. You have previous supervisory experience and can pivot working across varying levels of a firm.
- Devoted. You are driven in your role and available to support leadership at every turn in the road; this role will require flexible schedules and overtime.
To apply, please send a resume to hire@hawthornelane.com.
Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.