Chief of Staff

Nashville CARES; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-centered healthcare organization is seeking a Chief of Staff to work closely with the CEO, driving enterprise alignment and execution. The role involves strategic planning, governance, and enhancing organizational effectiveness. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and 8-10 years of senior leadership experience, preferably in healthcare. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the community's future positively and requires occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field.
• 8–10 years of senior leadership or executive operations experience.
• Proven success in strategic planning and governance.

Responsibilities

• Translate executive priorities into enterprise-wide plans.
• Lead strategic planning processes and ensure alignment.
• Oversee board materials and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Exceptional communication

Leadership development

Organizational integration

Judgment

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

About the Opportunity

A mission-driven, community-centered healthcare organization is seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key driver of enterprise alignment, execution, and organizational effectiveness.

This executive will play a pivotal role in advancing an ambitious multi-year strategic roadmap taking the organization into their 2.0, ensuring that priorities translate into clear action, cross-functional coordination, and measurable outcomes.

The Chief of Staff will act as a trusted advisor, integrator, and force multiplier, enabling the CEO to focus on long-term strategy, partnerships, and growth while ensuring operational excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Strategy & Alignment

• Translate executive and board priorities into enterprise-wide plans, timelines, and decision frameworks
• Lead strategic planning processes and ensure alignment across divisions
• Drive organizational clarity through structured operating rhythms and communication
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO
• Prepare briefings, presentations, and key communications
• Anticipate organizational needs and emerging challenges
• Manage leadership meeting cadence, agendas, and follow-through
• Strengthen collaboration, accountability, and decision discipline
• Foster a culture rooted in equity, clarity, and execution

Governance & Board Strategy

• Oversee board materials, dashboards, and strategic updates
• Coordinate board and committee engagement
• Support governance effectiveness alongside the CEO and Board Chair

Culture, People & Organizational Effectiveness

• Partner with HR to advance talent strategy and workforce planning
• Strengthen employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational health
• Embed trauma-informed, equity-centered practices across teams
• Align values with employee experience and performance systems

Initiative & Performance Management

• Track and drive progress of enterprise strategic initiatives
• Build dashboards and reporting systems for performance visibility
• Lead cross-functional project reviews and risk mitigation

Cross-Functional Integration

• Align initiatives across healthcare, operations, finance, development, and marketing
• Improve internal systems, communication flow, and scalability

Executive Communications & Narrative Leadership

• Shape strategic messaging aligned with CEO voice and organizational priorities
• Drive internal communication rhythms that promote transparency and cohesion

Strategic Readiness & Partnerships

• Support acquisition and partnership readiness, including due diligence and integration
• Ensure cultural and operational alignment during periods of change
• CEO Force Multiplier
• Strategic Integration & Enterprise Alignment
• Governance & Board Strategy
• Culture Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Accountability & Performance Management
• Executive Communication & Influence
• Sound Judgment & Learning Agility
• Align decisions to strategy
• Model emotionally intelligent leadership
• Champion equity and culture
• Uphold compliance and ethical standards
• Lead with financial discipline and transparency
• Center community impact and lived experience
• Demonstrate optimism, integrity, and clarity

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field
• 8–10 years of senior leadership or executive operations experience
• Proven success in strategic planning, organizational integration, or governance
• Exceptional communication, judgment, and strategic thinking
• Experience in healthcare, human services, or mission-driven organizations preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and whole-person health
• Able to travel 20-25% of the time

Why This Role Matters

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a high-impact organization, strengthen internal culture, and drive meaningful outcomes for the community. The Chief of Staff will be central to aligning people, strategy, and execution in service of long-term mission success