Chief of Staff

About this role

Organization: Montgomery County Pride Family (Live In Your Truth and MoCo Pride Center, Inc.,)

Location: Montgomery County, MD

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $72,000 Annually

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

The Chief of Staff is the strategic right hand to Phillip Alexander Downie (he/him), CEO of MoCo Pride Center Inc., and the Montgomery County Pride Family, Executive Director of Live In Your Truth, Co-Chair for The Coalition For Inclusive Schools & Communities. This is a role for a high-capacity leader who is ready to both build and execute — someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, holds a deep commitment to justice, and knows how to anticipate needs, manage complexity, and move things forward with excellence.

You will be responsible for managing the CEO’s schedule, priorities, and projects, but more than that — you will serve as a core member of the executive team, a trusted proxy, and a thought partner with the ability to lead, organize, and communicate on behalf of the CEO with integrity and grace.

This position requires discretion, initiative, warmth, clarity, and a deep understanding of what it means to support a visionary leader with big ideas and bigger responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

Manage the CEO’s dynamic calendar, including prioritization, scheduling, and daily coordination across multiple teams and external partners.

Anticipate needs before they arise, proactively preparing materials, talking points, and follow-ups.

Draft and respond to emails, communications, and documents on behalf of the CEO with clarity and professionalism.

Coordinate logistics and details for speaking engagements, media appearances, travel, and special projects.

Chief of Staff Duties

Operate as a key member of the leadership team — translating vision into execution across programs, partners, and staff.

Lead communication with staff and contractors to ensu...