Chief of Staff – Volunteer Leadership Role

The Donovan's Venom, INC. Is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization dedicated to taking music, art, and entertainment to those who need it the most. The Donovan's Venom, INC. Caters to no particular individual(s) yet pledges relief to impaired or deprived individuals who are in need of musical,visual, comedic, and-or any alternative forms of liberation-through fine art & entertainment. The Donovan's Venom INC. Gives its resources to individuals who don't have the means or access. , Chief of Staff (CoS) The Donovan’s Venom Remote (U.S. or Canada) | Executive Leadership | Volunteer We’re Building — And Leadership Needs a Center of Gravity The Donovan’s Venom is scaling a mission to expand access to fine arts and music education. But growth creates complexity. And complexity requires alignment. We are seeking a Chief of Staff (CoS) to bring structure, coordination, and clarity to how leadership operates. This is not an administrative role. This is a force-multiplier role — designed to ensure that what leadership decides actually moves forward. The Role The Chief of Staff sits at the center of leadership — ensuring priorities are clear, execution is aligned, and the organization moves as one. You will partner directly with the Executive Director/CEO to translate vision into action, remove friction across teams, and ensure leadership operates effectively and efficiently. What You’ll Own Executive Alignment & Prioritization Ensure leadership priorities are clear, focused, and actionableAlign executive time and attention with highest-impact workTranslate vision into structured initiatives and deliverables Strategic Execution & Follow-Through Track progress across key initiatives and leadership prioritiesIdentify gaps, risks, and bottlenecks in executionEnsure decisions turn into action — and action turns into results Cross-Functional Coordination Serve as the connector across leadership (COO, CPO, CSO, CFO, etc.)Break down silos and ensure teams are alignedDrive clarity across timelines, ownership, and outcomes Executive Operations & Cadence Build and manage leadership operating rhythms (meetings, reporting, planning)Ensure meetings are structured, efficient, and outcome-drivenTrack action items and hold teams accountable Communication & Leadership Support Support executive communication, messaging, and alignmentPrepare briefings, updates, and materials for leadershipEnsure clarity across internal and external communications Organizational Effectiveness Identify opportunities to improve how the organization operatesSupport a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performanceEnsure the organization runs cohesively — not in silos Who This Is For This role is for someone who Thrives in fast-moving, high-responsibility environmentsCan see across the organization — not just within a functionKnows how to bring order to complexityIs proactive, not reactiveUnderstands how to support leadership without slowing it down Qualifications Required 3+ years in leadership, operations, or project/program managementExperience managing cross-functional initiativesStrong organizational, communication, and execution skills Preferred Experience supporting senior leadership or executive teamsExperience in nonprofit or mission-driven environmentsExperience working in remote or distributed teams Commitment 10–15 hours per weekFlexible scheduleFully remote What You’ll Gain Direct exposure to executive decision-makingOpportunity to shape how an organization operates at the leadership levelExperience working across strategy, operations, and leadershipHigh-impact, high-visibility role Application Requirements (Read Carefully) We are actively building — not observing. To ensure alignment You must be able to start within 14 daysYou must complete the full application processYou must be ready to contribute in an active leadership capacity Important Disclaimer Disclaimer This is a volunteer position and does not constitute employment. Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs. As a 100% volunteer-led U.S. nonprofit organization, we may engage volunteers located outside the United States. International volunteer participation is subject to applicable U.S. sanctions and export-control requirements, data privacy and information-security requirements, background screening where appropriate, and confirmation that the volunteer’s country and assigned responsibilities have been approved by the organization.