Summary
Description
The Chief of Staff (COS) is a senior leader within Colorado Concern, responsible for driving operational excellence across the organization. Reporting directly to the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the COS oversees and optimizes day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency in office management, human resources, financial processes, and administrative support. This role requires a strategic leader with strong organizational, financial, and communication skills to enhance internal operations and support the organization's mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
Office Management & Administration
- Serve as the organization’s Human Resources Officer, managing employee benefits administration and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legal regulations in collaboration with legal counsel.
- Implement and refine operational best practices, ensuring policies, procedures, and manuals remain up to date and aligned with industry standards and organizational needs.
- Oversee general office operations, including vendor relationships, workflow management, and internal processes to maintain organizational efficiency.
- Plan and coordinate member events, ensuring seamless execution from logistics to engagement. (e.g., networking events, policy forums, fundraising).
- Provide executive-level support for Board of Directors meetings and related committees, including preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and ensuring smooth facilitation.
- Manage the scheduling of meetings, maintaining an efficient daily calendar for the team, and ensuring all necessary information and materials are prepared in advance.
- Oversee office supply management, including procurement of essential materials, maintenance of office equipment such as printers, and coordination with vendors to ensure seamless daily operations.
Financial Processes & Oversight
- Supervise all financial processes within the organization, working closely with an external accounting firm to manage federal and state filings, invoicing, payment procedures, vendor contracts, and annual budgeting.
- Provide financial strategy and guidance to the President & CEO, focusing on budgeting, cost control, cash flow management, and resource optimization.
- Conduct monthly financial reviews, analyzing statements and delivering insights to the President & CEO for informed decision-making.
Membership Engagement & Relations
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with Colorado Concern members and business leaders to ensure high levels of engagement and representation.
- Oversee the maintenance, accuracy, and strategic utilization of a multi-platform membership database to enhance member engagement and support growth initiatives.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to attract new members while strengthening engagement and retention efforts to ensure long-term membership growth and satisfaction.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Leadership & Organizational Management
- Highly organized leader with a track record of successfully managing and optimizing internal operations.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and support a multidisciplinary team effectively.
- Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and high-functioning time management abilities.
Financial & Business Acumen
- Strong understanding of financial management, including budgeting, cash flow oversight, and financial reporting. Nonprofit financial management experience preferred.
- Experience in working with external financial partners to ensure compliance and fiscal responsibility.
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
- Ability to anticipate organizational needs and implement proactive solutions, assess challenges, and make decisions that positively impact operations and member engagement.
Communication & Relationship Building
- Exceptional executive-level communication and influencing abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships, negotiate, mediate conflicts, and foster stakeholder consensus.
FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt
This is a full-time, in-person position based in the office five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Given the nature of the role, occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support key events, meetings, or organizational priorities.
Compensation: Salary range $125,000 – $150,000
Colorado Concern offers an excellent compensation package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, 401k with matching and more. Wide-ranging opportunities for professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colorado Concern is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
Colorado Concern
Colorado Concern is an alliance of top executives with a common interest in enhancing and protecting the Centennial State's business climate. Founded in 1986, Colorado Concern's membership is comprised of CEOs and business and community leaders from across the state. The organization is recognized for providing unprecedented access to opinion leaders and elected officials and for its ability to support issues and candidates that positively impact the state's economic well-being. For more information visit www.coloradoconcern.com
