Chief Operating Officer (Chief of Staff)

Position : Chief Operating Officer

Location : Washington, DC

Status : Full-time, Exempt, 40 hours / week

Reports to : President and Executive Director

Supervises : Vice Presidents

Term : Immediately

Salary : $175,000–$225,000

Benefits : Employer contribution to 401(k); 401(k); dental, health, and vision insurance; home office stipend; paid time off; training & development

Location : Washington, DC

This is a unionized organization, and this position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Organization profile

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC ("AAJC") is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. We work on policy advocacy, litigation, research, public education, and community engagement. AAJC is a member of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliation and collaborates with affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Southern California.

Position overview

The Chief Operating Officer is a newly created role that works closely with the President and Executive Director to manage the executive team and oversee internal operations. The COO guides organizational priorities and coordinates the work of the Vice Presidents, while serving as a sounding board and adviser to the President and Executive Director.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with the executive team across policy, programs, budget, finance, and grants; communicate with the President and Executive Director as appropriate.
• Act as thought partner to implement AAJC’s mission, strategic plan, and program goals.
• Keep the President and Executive Director informed and involved in key decisions as needed by day-to-day events and performance.
• Lead and coordinate strategic meeting preparation and follow-up.
• Oversee the executive team and communicate leadership updates to the President and Executive Director.
• Foster an engaged leadership culture and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Guide prioritization of institutional goals and drive continuous improvement to optimize workflows and ensure timely plan development and execution.
• Monitor organizational culture, staff well-being, project statuses, strategic priorities, opportunities, and challenges for the President and Executive Director.

General AAJC roles

Educational and professional experience

Skills, knowledge, and abilities

Application process

Submit a resume, cover letter, short writing sample, and references (final candidates only) to Hiring Manager at hiring@advancingjustice-aajc.org or 1620 L Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20036. Applications with all four items will be considered. COVID vaccination required; exemptions considered case-by-case. AAJC is an equal opportunity employer. Flexible work-from-home options available.

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