The Humane League · 1 week ago
Chief of Staff
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$161K/yr - $196K/yrThe Humane League is a global nonprofit focused on ending the abuse of animals raised for food. The Chief of Staff plays a crucial role in enhancing the organization's culture and productivity by coordinating strategic initiatives and supporting the Senior Leadership Team in achieving their vision.
HumanitarianProfessional Services
Hiring Manager
Christina Sargsyan
Responsibilities
Maximize Effectiveness and Drive Strategic Execution
Organization-wide Communication
Guide the Work of the Executive, Senior Leadership, and Management Teams
Serve as a Member of the Senior Leadership Team
Qualification
Required
Extensive progressive experience in values-driven project management or similar roles
Proven experience managing staff, setting clear expectations, and supporting professional growth
Demonstrated ability to lead senior-level initiatives, manage complex cross-functional work, and foster inclusive, accountable, and high-performing teams
Proven ability to work effectively across departments and influence senior leaders without direct authority
Skilled at balancing competing priorities, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring coordinated execution of cross-organizational initiatives in partnership with executive leadership
Highly developed emotional intelligence with the ability to build trust, credibility, and sound working relationships across roles, identities, and functions
Demonstrates empathy, discretion, and professionalism when working with senior leaders and navigating organizational dynamics
Demonstrated experience translating organizational priorities into actionable plans and driving execution across multiple teams
Skilled in developing goals, defining success metrics, tracking progress, and supporting leadership in adjusting plans as needed to achieve results
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex issues, assess risks, evaluate data, and develop practical, well-reasoned recommendations
Demonstrates sound judgment when navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and time-sensitive challenges
Able to design thoughtful processes and agendas for meetings, retreats, and other events
Skilled at chairing or facilitating sessions that invite productive conflict and make progress on high-stakes discussions with stakeholders at all levels
Exceptional written, presentation, and verbal communication skills that can be applied across organizational levels
Able to distill complex concepts into clear, concise messaging for internal stakeholders, leadership teams, and board-facing materials
Excellent editorial skills and attention to detail
Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, coordinate leadership workflows, and maintain operational clarity in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
Dedicated to THL's mission and values, with prior professional or volunteer experience contributing to animal protection, food system reform, or related social impact efforts
Preferred
Previous nonprofit experience is preferred
Experience with strategic planning is preferred
Prior professional or volunteer experience contributing to animal protection, food system reform, or related social impact efforts preferred
Company
The Humane League
The Humane League is an international nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dan Shannon
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-10-17
2025-10-10
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