Chief of Staff to the President – CEO

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Chief of Staff to the President & CEO managing operations at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Supporting executive duties, strategic partnerships, and board governance.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $185,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in supporting C-suite executives and managing large, cross-functional projects while fostering strategic relationships with external partners. Proven ability to lead board governance and enhance operational infrastructure for executive offices.

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C-Suite Executive SupportProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementBoard GovernanceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ManagementPresentation PreparationClient ManagementProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional ProjectsExecutive EngagementStrategic RelationshipsOffice ManagementCulturally Diverse Entities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day activities of the President & CEO
Act as the primary contact point for the President's engagement
Identify solutions and promote the President's agenda
Ensure the President’s preparedness for engagements
Prepare presentation materials for meetings and engagements
Manage the Office of the President department
Build operations infrastructure for the Office of the President
Structure and oversee management cadence with the executive team
Oversee special projects at the direction of the President & CEO
Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic external relationships
Lead Board of Trustees engagement and cadence

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 15 years of professional-level experience
Minimum of 10 years managing large, cross-functional projects, budgets, and teams
At least 8 years supporting a C-suite executive with management and strategic duties
At least 8 years supporting board governance and relations
Proven experience working with external partners and culturally diverse entities
Advanced analytical skills and strong problem-solving abilities
Advanced project-management and client-management skills
Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
Ability to adapt and work effectively in a dynamic work environment
Experience successfully managing key stakeholders and relationships
Proven ability to collaborate across departments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid parental leave
3+ weeks of vacation
Sick time
Holidays