Chief of Staff

Boys & Girls Club of Oakland; Oakland (CA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

The Boys & Girls Club of Oakland is seeking a dynamic Chief of Staff to partner with senior leadership in Oakland, CA. This role focuses on driving organizational impact, streamlining operations, and shaping the future of a vital youth-serving nonprofit.

The role demands a strategic thinker and strong communicator who can lead cross-functional initiatives, manage executive communications, and support staff development and culture across the organization.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit management, operations, or organizational leadership.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in executive-level correspondence.
• Experience working with boards of directors, donors, and community stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Serve as a strategic advisor and right-hand partner to the Executive Director and senior leadership team.
• Oversee cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment between departments and organizational priorities.
• Manage executive communications, board meeting preparation, and key stakeholder correspondence.
• Lead organizational planning processes including goal-setting, performance tracking, and reporting.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Represent leadership in internal and external meetings, community partnerships, and donor relations.
• Support staff development, culture-building, and change management efforts across the organization.

Conoscenze

Nonprofit leadership

Operations management

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

About the Role:

Boys & Girls Club of Oakland is looking for a dynamic and mission-driven Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership in the heart of Oakland, CA. This is a rare opportunity to drive organizational impact, streamline operations, and help shape the future of one of the community's most vital youth-serving organizations. If you're a natural connector, problem-solver, and champion for young people, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic advisor and right-hand partner to the Executive Director and senior leadership team
• Oversee cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment between departments and organizational priorities
• Manage executive communications, board meeting preparation, and key stakeholder correspondence
• Lead organizational planning processes including goal-setting, performance tracking, and reporting
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions to improve organizational effectiveness
• Represent leadership in internal and external meetings, community partnerships, and donor relations
• Support staff development, culture-building, and change management efforts across the organization

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit management, operations, or organizational leadership
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in executive-level correspondence
• Experience working with boards of directors, donors, and community stakeholders
• Deep commitment to youth development, equity, and community empowerment
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or related field preferred

About Us:

The Boys & Girls Club of Oakland has been a cornerstone of the Oakland community for decades, providing young people with safe spaces, mentorship, and life-changing programs that inspire greatness. Our members, families, and donors trust us to show up every day with heart, purpose, and excellence. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and united by a shared belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.