[Hiring] Chief of Staff @JustFix

Role Description

JustFix is seeking a full-time Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and help lead the organization's core operations. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to ensure the organization operates effectively while advancing its mission and organizational priorities.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Chief of Staff will oversee organizational functions spanning human resources, finance, communications, and cross-functional operations and contribute significantly to fundraising. They will partner closely with staff, consultants, funders, government agencies, and community organizations to strengthen JustFix's organizational effectiveness and support its continued growth.

The ideal candidate is an agile, systems-minded nonprofit professional who thrives in a "wearer of many hats" environment, enjoys solving complex organizational challenges, and is equally energized by high-level strategic planning and detail-oriented administrative execution.

JustFix's staff is represented by a union under a collective bargaining agreement. This position is part of the organization's leadership team and is exempt from the bargaining unit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit operations, organizational leadership, finance, fundraising, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience managing foundational administrative functions such as HR, finance, and/or operations.
• Strong project management and systems-building skills, with a proven ability to balance high-level strategy with meticulous attention to administrative detail.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with experience drafting external-facing materials like grant proposals or board memos.
• Labor relations awareness, or the demonstrated maturity and judgment required to operate effectively within a unionized environment.
• Commitment to JustFix's mission of advancing housing justice.

Requirements

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Executive Director on organizational priorities and key decisions.
• Direct internal planning and execution across operational domains.
• Lead coordination with JustFix's Board of Directors in partnership with the Executive Director.
• Lead employee lifecycle operations, including onboarding and performance management.
• Oversee recruitment and hiring of new staff and contractors.
• Manage monthly payroll updates and compensation adjustments.
• Serve as the primary management liaison for day-to-day implementation of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Lead audit preparation in partnership with the organization's accountant and auditor.
• Conduct and present monthly reviews of revenue, expenses, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Lead contract management, reporting, and compliance for government grants.
• Maintain systems to track funding opportunities and proposal deadlines.
• Own, administer, and continuously improve the organization's operational technology stack.
• Coordinate product development and launch activities with the product team and external partners.

Benefits

• Fully covered health plan (100% of medical, vision, and dental benefits).
• 401(k) option with matching up to 2% and annual non-elective company contribution.
• 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for those eligible.
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off with a generous and inclusive holiday schedule.
• 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, and 5 personal days.
• Technology stipend covering up to $1,000 for computer and accessories.
• $170/month WFH stipend.
• Small and collaborative work culture emphasizing deep collaboration.