Location: Los Angeles, CA
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Salary Range: Starting at $165,000, commensurate with experience

About ICEF

ICEF Public Schools is a nonprofit charter school network committed to educating and empowering courageous leaders who embrace their full potential for college, career, and life. Our work is rooted in five mission-aligned pillars:

• Educating and Empowering Courageous Leaders
• Providing a Diverse Community that Honors Each Student’s Uniqueness
• Fostering Academic Excellence
• Nurturing Healthy Minds
• Inspiring Critical Thinkers

Learn more at: www.icefps.org

Job Description

Position Summary

The Chief of Staff (CoS) serves as the right hand to the CEO—a strategic advisor, operational driver, and organizational culture-builder. The CoS will lead cross-functional collaboration, manage strategic initiatives, coordinate board governance, and represent the CEO in both internal and external matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Organizational Alignment
   
  • Drive ICEF’s strategic priorities in partnership with the CEO
  • Lead Cabinet and Leadership Team structures for high-impact collaboration
  • Develop internal systems for strategic planning, goal-tracking, and decision-making
  • Represent the CEO in key meetings and lead special initiatives
• Board Governance & Development
   
  • Oversee board operations, compliance, and development
  • Prepare board materials and support fiduciary planning
• External Engagement & Development
   
  • Manage CEO’s stakeholder relationships and support fundraising
  • Prepare materials for donor briefings and external advocacy
• Communications & Culture
   
  • Lead internal communication systems that connect strategy to action
  • Design tools for knowledge sharing and cross-functional clarity

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of progressive leadership in education, policy, consulting, or nonprofits
• Experience working directly with senior executives or boards
• Strategic planning, project management, and facilitation expertise
• Strong EQ, communication skills, and cross-functional leadership
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and anti-racism

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, public policy, organizational leadership, or related field
• Experience in a Chief of Staff or executive leadership role
• Charter management or K-12 leadership experience
• Experience managing board governance and compliance
• Change management and system design expertise
• Knowledge of LA education and political landscape

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $165,000+
• Full health, vision, and dental coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule