Chief of Staff - Politics

About the opportunity

TaskForce has been retained to recruit a Chief of Staff for a confidential, mission-driven organization operating at the intersection of politics and public affairs. The organization works nationally, engages senior leaders across government, media, and philanthropy, and operates in high-stakes environments where judgment, discretion, and execution matter.

About This Role

The Chief of Staff will serve as a trusted strategic partner to organizational leadership and a central driver of execution. This role is designed for a highly discreet operator who can manage operations and finances, align cross-functional work, and support leadership on strategy, communications, and external partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with leadership on strategy, decision-making, and priority management.
• Support messaging and communications strategy, including preparation of briefings, talking points, and strategic memos.
• Convert leadership direction into actionable plans, timelines, and execution frameworks.
• Oversee and support day-to-day operations to ensure alignment and follow-through.
• Partner on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning; monitor spend and organizational health.
• Build and maintain systems, workflows, and operating rhythms that enable accountability and scale.
• Serve as a trusted integrator across departments, resolving issues and maintaining momentum.
• Support senior leaders in managing teams, deliverables, and time-sensitive priorities.
• Lead special projects and sensitive initiatives on behalf of leadership.
• Support leadership in managing high-level partnerships and key external relationships.
• Cook up and coordinate with external stakeholders across politics, media, advocacy, and allied sectors.
• Provide oversight and support for major events or public-facing moments as needed.

Requirements

• 7+ years in senior operations, strategy, or management roles.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with executive leadership in high-stakes, fast-moving environments.
• Experience collaborating with or supporting marketing and communications efforts, including messaging and positioning.
• Strong operational and financial judgment, with comfort overseeing budgets and organizational performance.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage complexity with calm and clarity.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a proven track record of discretion and trust.
• A plus: Experience in politics, campaigns, government, or public affairs.
• A plus: Experience supporting or overseeing large-scale events, convenings, or experiential initiatives.

Benefits

• Full health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for travel.
• Mission-driven, high-trust work environment with meaningful responsibility.