Fractional Chief of Staff

About GSA Network

The Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network (GSA Network) is a leading national organization dedicated to empowering trans, queer, and Two-Spirit+ youth. Our mission is to build youth power for racial, gender, and education justice. We accomplish this by providing essential training and support to youth leaders, fostering connections between GSA clubs and queer youth groups across the U.S., and offering comprehensive resources to create safe and liberatory spaces in schools and communities. Grounded in intersectionality, we are committed to dismantling systems of oppression and advancing the rights, dignity, and self-determination of all TQ2S+ people. Learn more at www.gsanetwork.org.

Opportunity: Fractional Chief of Staff – Lead with Liberation

GSA Network is seeking a passionate and experienced Fractional Chief of Staff to join our team. In this critical role, you will provide high-level internal management support to our national programming and operations team. If you have a deep commitment to liberatory logistics and principled leadership development, we invite you to apply. As a Fractional Chief of Staff, you’ll play a key role in fostering our values-driven organizational culture that centers shared leadership, intergenerational wisdom, and our collective devotion to liberation.

Key Responsibilities

The Fractional Chief of Staff will provide direct management and leadership development for four key managers/directors:

• Executive Manager (Operations)
• National Association Manager (National Programs)
• Gender Justice Leadership Programs Manager (National Programs)
• Director of Organizational Effectiveness (Operations)

This role serves as a frontline management presence, enabling our Co-Executive Directors to focus on high-level strategic priorities during this exciting period of organizational expansion and impact. Your focus will be on leadership development and internal management support.

Scope of Work: Leading with Purpose

• Management & Supervision: Provide direct supervision to up to four managers, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and timelines. Support them in translating organizational strategy into actionable work plans and monitor progress on key deliverables.
• Manager Training & Capacity-Building: Develop and implement a manager training and coaching program to improve supervisory skills, performance management, and accountability practices. Model best practices in supervision, communication, and team coordination.
• Operational Alignment & Goal Continuity: Ensure continuity of goals, processes, and workflows across programming and operations teams. Establish systems for cross-team collaboration and consistent communication. Serve as a liaison between managers, the Co-EDs, and the Director of Organizational Effectiveness & Development to maintain clarity and alignment.
• Special Projects & Problem-Solving: Lead short-term strategic or operational initiatives as delegated by Co-EDs. Address urgent issues and provide decision-making support when Co-EDs are unavailable.

Our Culture: A Commitment to Liberation

At GSA Network, we operate through a framework of liberatory logistics, structuring our work processes and systems to actively advance liberation. We practice shared leadership, distributing power intentionally across our team and honoring the expertise of staff at all levels. We embrace principled struggle as a core practice, engaging in honest, caring conflict that moves us toward greater alignment with our values. Accountability is central to how we operate, creating structures that support individual and collective growth.

Our Staff: A Reflection of Our Community

GSA Network’s team reflects the communities we serve: primarily people of color, transgender, and queer individuals. Our diverse staff brings lived experience and cultural wisdom that strengthens our movement work.
We need dedicated leadership development and management coaching to strengthen internal capacity while preserving our values-driven culture.

Key Development Areas: Strategic project management, transformative conflict navigation, sustainable team building, justice-centered operations, values-based decision making, and growth-oriented feedback culture.

Qualifications: What You Bring to the Table

We’re looking for a Chief of Staff with:

• Proven experience in senior operations, Chief of Staff, or organizational leadership roles within nonprofits, advocacy organizations, or mission-driven sectors.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple senior staff and functions.
• Deep experience in shared leadership models and other generous, equity-centered governance practices.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit operations, programming, and cross-functional coordination.
• A track record in building manager capacity and fostering leadership skills.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• A deep commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice, with experience in equity-driven leadership.

Values & Characteristics: More Than Just Skills

The ideal candidate will also possess:

• Experience working with Trans, Queer, and Two-Spirit + youth.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• The ability to think and act quickly and strategically.
• Comfort in taking initiative and seeking guidance.
• Flexibility to adapt to new situations and environments.
• A strong commitment to social justice, anti-oppression work, youth leadership, and TQ2S+ rights.

Timeline & Budget:

• Contract Duration: 12 months (starting immediately)
• Estimated Time Commitment: 10-12 hours per week
• Budget: Please submit a proposed rate (hourly, monthly retainer, or project-based) with your application.

Submission Requirements: How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A cover letter outlining relevant experience and approach to the scope of work.
• A résumé or CV.
• Two professional references.
• Proposed fee structure and availability.

Evaluation Criteria: What We’re Looking For

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Demonstrated capacity to meet the scope of work.
• Relevant leadership, supervision, and operational experience.
• Experience with shared leadership and equity-centered governance.
• Alignment with GSA Network’s mission and values.
• Proposed cost and availability.

Commitment to Equity: Our Core Value

Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Black and Indigenous women of color, Trans and gender non-conforming people, LGB people, and Disabled people of color, working class people for all of our positions.