CEO Strategy & Operations Lead

Growing-Up-New-Mexico; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short-term disability

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

403b Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Growing Up NM seeks a Chief of Staff to act as a trusted senior partner to the President & CEO, guiding cross-functional work and aligning the executive team with strategic priorities. The role ensures smooth operations of the finance team and other functions, while handling confidentiality and high-stakes decisions.

The Chief of Staff will travel across New Mexico, lead priority initiatives, manage calendars and meetings, and drive operational excellence through collaboration with senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years nonprofit leadership or related experience, with at least 3 years supporting senior executives.
• Experience with budgets and financial reporting, including grants, contracts, or public funding.
• Track record of planning and executing events on time and on budget.
• Experience working with elected officials, agency leaders, or advocacy coalitions; NM political landscape knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to draft in another voice.
• Sound judgment, discretion with confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google products and project management.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnership and special projects: lead cross-functional initiatives from start to finish.
• Translate the CEO's vision into plans, timelines, owners, and follow-through.
• Prepare briefings, talking points, and background research for the CEO.
• Financial management and operations: assist with annual budget, forecasting, and reporting.
• Support grant and contract oversight, including deadlines and compliance.
• Board and stakeholder relations: plan meetings, draft minutes, and coordinate communications.
• Events and convenings: plan and manage signature events; manage vendors and budgets.
• CEO time and internal priorities: manage calendar and inbox as a strategic tool.

Job description

Growing Up NM seeks a Chief of Staff to act as a trusted senior partner to the President & CEO, guiding cross-functional work and aligning the executive team with strategic priorities. The role ensures smooth operations of the finance team and other functions, while handling confidentiality and high-stakes decisions.

The Chief of Staff will travel across New Mexico, lead priority initiatives, manage calendars and meetings, and drive operational excellence through collaboration with senior