Achievement First (AF) seeks nominations and applications for a strategic, analytical, and highly adept communicator who is passionate about equity and organizational impact to serve as its next Chief of Staff.
Achievement First is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country. We are committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments — schools that prepare students to be college-ready and to pursue and succeed in whatever paths they choose in life.
Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose. We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society. That belief drives our deep commitment to student achievement: we aim to set a high bar for learning and create warm, demanding classrooms where rigorous instruction is paired with the care, encouragement, and consistency every student deserves.
The Chief of Staff will serve as an extension of, and key partner to the CEO, ensuring effective and consistent cross-organization communication and translating AF’s bold vision into tangible results. This role requires astute discernment, strategic project leadership, exceptional problem-solving skills, the ability to navigate complex situations, and the capacity to build strong relationships with high-level internal and external stakeholders. The Chief of Staff will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of the organization’s mission in conjunction with the CEO, the Boards, and other senior leaders, while fostering a culture of collaboration and values alignment.
Evaluation of candidate materials (resume/CV and letter of interest) will begin immediately and continue until a new COS is named. Interested candidates may apply using the following Talent Profile link: https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/22363
Inquiries and nominations may be sent in confidence to: [email protected]