Connected Chef · 1 day ago
Nonprofit Chief of Staff
NYC Metro Area
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$38K/yr - $38K/yr
2+ years expConnected Chef is a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to creating equitable access to fresh, healthy food for all. They are seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner and operational leader, managing day-to-day organizational systems and supporting the Executive Director in advancing the mission.
Civic and Social Organizations
Hiring Manager
Kim Calichio
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted thought partner to the Executive Director, helping translate vision and strategy into actionable plans
Anticipate organizational needs, identify challenges, and propose solutions with minimal direction
Manage cross-functional priorities and ensure alignment across staff, leadership, and board-related work
Represent the Executive Director internally and externally as appropriate
Oversee and strengthen internal operational systems, policies, and workflows
Manage internal documentation, contracts, vendor relationships, and compliance processes
Ensure organizational systems support efficiency, accountability, and sustainability
Lead special projects and organizational initiatives from planning through implementation
Support HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, personnel file management, and policy implementation
Coordinate performance review processes and staff documentation
Support a healthy, equitable, and values-aligned workplace culture
Serve as a resource to staff on internal processes and organizational policies
Support grant management processes including tracking contracts, compliance requirements, and reporting deadlines
Assist in drafting, compiling, and submitting grant reports and funder communications
Maintain organized systems for development records and reporting materials
Coordinate with development staff, consultants, and funders to ensure timely follow-through
Manage the Executive Director’s calendar, inbox, and meeting priorities with a strategic lens
Draft and triage correspondence, ensuring timely responses and appropriate follow-up
Prepare agendas, briefing materials, summaries, and action items for meetings
Protect the Executive Director’s time by managing priorities and reducing administrative load
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership, operations, development, or management roles
Demonstrated experience working closely with executive leadership or serving in a senior operations role
Strong understanding of nonprofit operations, grant management, and funder compliance
Experience supporting HR or people operations functions
Project management skills and experience in setting up and maintaining operational systems via a project management tool like ClickUp or Asana
Proven ability to lead projects independently and manage competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism
Strategic and systems-oriented thinker
Proactive, solution-driven, and highly organized
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change
Deep commitment to equity, community-centered work, and nonprofit values
Company
Connected Chef
Connected Chef’s works catalyze a community-controlled food system that provides fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients; healthy eating education; and pathways to financial agency.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase