Middle Seat
Chief of Staff
Middle Seat, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Middle Seat is a recognized digital media and fundraising leader, serving many of the nation's most prominent progressive candidates and causes. We're a full-service firm with email, advertising, creative, social, texting, web development and operations teams. We're 40+ writers, designers, coders, and strategists, all passionate about creating real and lasting change. In just seven years, we've raised hundreds of millions of dollars with grassroots donors and helped elect or re-elect some of the nation's most powerful voices for change.
We're hiring a Chief of Staff to help lead us into our next chapter. We're looking for candidates with extensive experience in management and decision-making roles who can earn the team's confidence on day one. As Chief of Staff, you'll steer our team of department leads and take responsibility for the success of the company as a whole.
Middle Seat is proud to be driven by our values, and we're looking for a Chief of Staff as passionate about making progressive change as our clients and teammates. Check out a sample of our client list below, and if this opportunity sounds like a good fit, please apply today.
350.orgACLU TXAFL-CIOAlexandria Ocasio-CortezBLMGFNBob CaseyBob FergusonCommunity ChangeCourage to ChangeCut Cruz PACForward MontanaGreen New Deal NetworkHuman Rights CampaignJaneese Lewis GeorgeJohn FettermanJustice DemocratsKatie PorterLead LocallyLina HidalgoLucas KunceMarch for Our LivesMoveOnNational Nurses UnitedPowered by PeoplePramila JayapalRob BontaSarah McBrideSister DistrictSquad Victory FundThe Hub ProjectWes MooreWomen's MarchStrategic Leadership
Takes the lead on high-level decision making, setting the corporate direction and strategy in coordination with our management teamCreates and maintains strategic growth plans for the companyWorks with partners and management team to mold and set the company's values, vision, and directionReviews the performance of all operations, comparing them with the company's objectives and recommending appropriate measures to improve performance and results.Takes the lead on internal initiatives in collaboration with team managersPeople Management
Leads and directs agenda development for management level meetingsManages team leads for ads, email, creative, web development, social+texting, accounting, and people+culture teams at Middle SeatConducts weekly check-ins with team leadsSets professional growth goals for team leadsSets revenue, staffing, and process growth goals for team leadsConducts 6-month performance reviews for leadership level staffHold or schedule regular trainings for managers to help them establish effective supervisory relationships and leadership skillsCreates new job descriptions at the management levelWork closely with People and Culture lead to foster and implement internal equity and inclusion strategiesWork with management team to plan and execute staff trainingsDevelop cross-departmental processes for managing and forecasting capacity needsThink holistically about the culture and health of Middle Seat and new processes to improve efficiency and staff retentionWork with People and Culture lead and department leads to develop new structures and role definition within departmentsWork with the People and Culture director and department leads to discipline and handle termination of employees as per the organization's policiesFinancial Oversight
Works with our accounting team to shape and execute on firmwide and department-specific budgets, goals, and projectionsWorks with the partners to establish short-term objectives and long-range goals, and related plans and policiesPresents regular reports on the status of the company's operations to the partners and management teamIdentifies opportunities to maximize revenue or reduce costs inside of budgetIdentify and scope out new areas for business growth, sales and expansionExternal Relations
Manage external vendors, partners and projects including but limited to: legal teams, CPA firms, data firms, security firms, anti-racist firms, and anti-harassment firmsFrom time to time, represent the business at sales meetings, in concert with Special Assistant, relevant team leads, and partnersWork with partners and management team to identify prospective client leadsAs needed, take the lead on generating publicity for the firm - how can we tell our story on our website/social media, how can we tell our story in our proposalsLeads on union-leadership relationsTakes the lead in responding to labor management committee meeting questionsWork to develop a proactive relationship with union representatives and staff to create a sustainable work environmentRepresents the management team in collective bargaining negotiationsRequirements
Extensive experience in professional leadership rolesComfort taking the lead on strategic planning and delegationExperience managing and providing clear feedback and supervisionStrong business acumen and a desire to participate in the growth of Middle SeatDemonstrated experience in and knowledge of the political space in digital, fundraising, campaigning, advocacy, or nonprofitsBenefits
Salary and Benefits
Salary starts between $200,000 - $250,000Pathway to partnership after demonstrated successProfit sharing plan: share in the growth and success of Middle SeatRegular raises6% employer match on your 401k retirement account100% premium coverage for health, dental, and vision on a zero deductible plan$300 monthly mental health reimbursement20 paid vacation days off, plus your birthday and work anniversary offUnlimited sick leave12 weeks of paid leave for new parentsCommuter benefits for public transportationCoworking space (WeWork, etc.) stipend for employees outside of the D.C. metro area$50 mobile phone subsidy monthly$100 monthly student loan reimbursement$1,000 annual professional development reimbursement
We are committed to building a diverse and passionate team. We encourage creative-minded individuals with a strong technical aptitude to apply for this position. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.
We're hiring a Chief of Staff to help lead us into our next chapter. We're looking for candidates with extensive experience in management and decision-making roles who can earn the team's confidence on day one. As Chief of Staff, you'll steer our team of department leads and take responsibility for the success of the company as a whole.
Middle Seat is proud to be driven by our values, and we're looking for a Chief of Staff as passionate about making progressive change as our clients and teammates. Check out a sample of our client list below, and if this opportunity sounds like a good fit, please apply today.
350.orgACLU TXAFL-CIOAlexandria Ocasio-CortezBLMGFNBob CaseyBob FergusonCommunity ChangeCourage to ChangeCut Cruz PACForward MontanaGreen New Deal NetworkHuman Rights CampaignJaneese Lewis GeorgeJohn FettermanJustice DemocratsKatie PorterLead LocallyLina HidalgoLucas KunceMarch for Our LivesMoveOnNational Nurses UnitedPowered by PeoplePramila JayapalRob BontaSarah McBrideSister DistrictSquad Victory FundThe Hub ProjectWes MooreWomen's MarchStrategic Leadership
Takes the lead on high-level decision making, setting the corporate direction and strategy in coordination with our management teamCreates and maintains strategic growth plans for the companyWorks with partners and management team to mold and set the company's values, vision, and directionReviews the performance of all operations, comparing them with the company's objectives and recommending appropriate measures to improve performance and results.Takes the lead on internal initiatives in collaboration with team managersPeople Management
Leads and directs agenda development for management level meetingsManages team leads for ads, email, creative, web development, social+texting, accounting, and people+culture teams at Middle SeatConducts weekly check-ins with team leadsSets professional growth goals for team leadsSets revenue, staffing, and process growth goals for team leadsConducts 6-month performance reviews for leadership level staffHold or schedule regular trainings for managers to help them establish effective supervisory relationships and leadership skillsCreates new job descriptions at the management levelWork closely with People and Culture lead to foster and implement internal equity and inclusion strategiesWork with management team to plan and execute staff trainingsDevelop cross-departmental processes for managing and forecasting capacity needsThink holistically about the culture and health of Middle Seat and new processes to improve efficiency and staff retentionWork with People and Culture lead and department leads to develop new structures and role definition within departmentsWork with the People and Culture director and department leads to discipline and handle termination of employees as per the organization's policiesFinancial Oversight
Works with our accounting team to shape and execute on firmwide and department-specific budgets, goals, and projectionsWorks with the partners to establish short-term objectives and long-range goals, and related plans and policiesPresents regular reports on the status of the company's operations to the partners and management teamIdentifies opportunities to maximize revenue or reduce costs inside of budgetIdentify and scope out new areas for business growth, sales and expansionExternal Relations
Manage external vendors, partners and projects including but limited to: legal teams, CPA firms, data firms, security firms, anti-racist firms, and anti-harassment firmsFrom time to time, represent the business at sales meetings, in concert with Special Assistant, relevant team leads, and partnersWork with partners and management team to identify prospective client leadsAs needed, take the lead on generating publicity for the firm - how can we tell our story on our website/social media, how can we tell our story in our proposalsLeads on union-leadership relationsTakes the lead in responding to labor management committee meeting questionsWork to develop a proactive relationship with union representatives and staff to create a sustainable work environmentRepresents the management team in collective bargaining negotiationsRequirements
Extensive experience in professional leadership rolesComfort taking the lead on strategic planning and delegationExperience managing and providing clear feedback and supervisionStrong business acumen and a desire to participate in the growth of Middle SeatDemonstrated experience in and knowledge of the political space in digital, fundraising, campaigning, advocacy, or nonprofitsBenefits
Salary and Benefits
Salary starts between $200,000 - $250,000Pathway to partnership after demonstrated successProfit sharing plan: share in the growth and success of Middle SeatRegular raises6% employer match on your 401k retirement account100% premium coverage for health, dental, and vision on a zero deductible plan$300 monthly mental health reimbursement20 paid vacation days off, plus your birthday and work anniversary offUnlimited sick leave12 weeks of paid leave for new parentsCommuter benefits for public transportationCoworking space (WeWork, etc.) stipend for employees outside of the D.C. metro area$50 mobile phone subsidy monthly$100 monthly student loan reimbursement$1,000 annual professional development reimbursement
We are committed to building a diverse and passionate team. We encourage creative-minded individuals with a strong technical aptitude to apply for this position. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.