The Chief of Staff, a director-level position, is a strategic partner that supports the Executive Director in their leadership of the organization with effective decision-making, project management, personnel coordination, and execution of strategic initiatives. The Chief of Staff provides the organizational and communication framework for staff, board, and leadership team members to implement the Executive Director’s vision and achieve annual goals. The Chief of Staff lives in the future and focuses on long-term planning and projects to ensure stability of the organization and the success of the Executive Director. This position can be based in Cincinnati, Columbus, or Cleveland.

Annual Salary: $105,782. Salary is non-negotiable.

Compensation:

Total compensation package includes generous health insurance benefits (including dental, vision, and hearing); new hires receive four (4) weeks of paid time off, accrued at approximately thirteen (13) hours per month; and fourteen (14) paid federal holidays. All ACLU of Ohio employees are required to work and be permanent full-time residents in the State of Ohio for the duration of employment with the organization.

Application instructions:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Chief of Staff”. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, April 13.

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Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action statement

The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.