• Job Description

  Req#: 99454

  Job Details

  Level: Senior

  Job Location: Commerce H - 406 W. Commerce - San Antonio, TX

  Position Type: Full Time

  Education Level: Graduate Degree

  Salary Range: Undisclosed

  Travel Percentage: Various Goodwill locations

  Job Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  Job Category: Accounting

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  • Do you want to make a difference in your community while earning a paycheck?
  • Would you like to help your community and environment every day that you come to work?
  • Looking for a job that provides meaning as well as personal and professional development?

  Goodwill San Antonio is one of the largest and most dynamic social enterprises in San Antonio.

  We are an entrepreneurial non-profit that provides employees the opportunity to innovate, grow and discover new skills, while generating revenue that funds both employee and community programs.

  We are a diverse and inclusive organization founded and focused on Fighting Poverty and Creating Opportunity. We specialize in facilitating personal and professional growth for our employees, particularly those who may have experienced barriers to successful employment in the past.

  We strive to maximize the value of each employee’s work and each donor’s donation to benefit our community and environment. Without Goodwill in our community, millions of pounds of perfectly usable items would be harming the environment in landfills. Instead, Goodwill employees are fueling a robust economy by recirculating used goods.

  Our Good Careers Academy and Good Careers Centers Help Change Lives through the Power of Work as well by delivering education and meaningful job placement.

  Explore careers with Goodwill in retail, production, warehouse, logistics, contact center customer service, career services, technology, document imaging, grounds maintenance, janitorial and facilities maintenance. Goodwill regularly partners with local, state and federal government agencies to provide additional diverse career opportunities.

  We prefer to promote from within. Your growth and advancement is our priority.

  Achieve your potential at Goodwill and beyond through our personal and professional skills development programs, supportive health and well-being benefits, competitive base and bonus pay, savings plans, personal financial education, store purchase discounts, paid time off, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and more.

  Change Lives. Make a Difference.

  Discover Purpose. Apply today at WorkforGoodSA.org.

  Position Details

  
  

  POSITION SUMMARY

  The Chief of Staff (COS) reports to the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will assist in managing important activities of the CEO, Executive Staff and Board. The COS will ensure strong execution and coordination of the strategic plan through facilitating effective communication among the agency Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Board. The COS may act as project manager for critical initiatives across the agency and is responsible for moving forward projects that aim to further our mission and impact. The COS will assist the CEO in reinforcing the values and culture of the organization.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Board of Directors:

  1. Functions as a liaison between the President/CEO and executives/employees/board and committees
  2. Responsible for coordination of Board Development activities.
  3. Coordinates and executes activities related to Board Governance and Engagement.
  4. Available to assist the Board Officers when necessary.
  5. Coordinates new member elections process.
  6. Coordinates board participation to ongoing events, graduations, store openings and tours.
  7. Oversees maintenance of board records (meeting minutes, rosters, etc.) for auditing, bylaw and CARF compliance and follows up in advance to make sure tasks assigned at Board Meetings are completed.
  8. Assists with development of new member Board Orientation.
  9. Sets the Board and Committee meeting calendars, facilitate work plans and action calendars.

  Planning:

  1. Supports the President/CEO toward achievement of the organizational mission and goals.
  2. Facilitates cross functional projects that further the organization’s strategy and provide development opportunities for the SLT.
  3. Utilizes strong project/business management skills and judgement in the execution of projects managed.
  4. Manages a variety of business situations with adaptability, composure, diplomacy and discretion.
  5. May assume and manage special projects as assigned by the President/CEO.
  6. Gathers relevant data and information systematically, considering a broad range of resources.
  7. Conducts research as necessary to support organizational goals.

  Executive Administration:

  1. Develops communications and presentations to support CEO Board updates.
  2. Disseminates information and directives from the Office of the President/CEO, with appropriate follow-up.
  3. Manages and develops executive administrative staff and front desk personnel.
  4. Provides executive level administrative support (e.g. advanced knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Mid-Level Microsoft Project).
  5. Ensures smooth operation of the administration office.
  6. Communicates in a professional manner to ensure mutual understanding of issues.
  7. Works autonomously to apply new administrative methods/tools.
  8. Solves administrative problems and issues.
  9. Anticipates problems and takes proactive measure to resolve

  Culture:

  1. Represents CEO and Agency at community events.
  2. Acts as the CEO’s liaison to collaborate and create activities related to the values of the organization and such initiatives that are subsets of those values (e.g. employment engagement and DEI activities).
  3. Act as liaison with local governments in our territory.
  4. Oversees and supports events as directed by CEO.

  REQUIREMENTS

  1. Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA), Non-Profit, Business Management or related fields is required.
  2. Minimum 5+ years’ experience supporting executive level functions and boards.
  3. A high level of diplomacy, flexibility and excellent decision-making skills.
  4. Advanced analytical research and writing skills.
  5. Use Microsoft Office Suite required.
  6. Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
  7. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to travel as needed during company business.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

• About the company

  Serving San Antonio since 1945, Goodwill helps change lives through the power of work. When you shop or donate at Goodwill, you're funding educational programs and services that prepare individuals in finding jobs and building careers.

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