Chief of Staff to CEO - Strategy & Execution Lead

Phoenix House; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York is seeking a Chief of Staff to partner with the CEO and senior leadership, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment across departments. This role translates vision into action and enhances organizational effectiveness to maximize the CEO’s impact.

The position includes executive support, project leadership, and collaboration with the Development and healthcare teams in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to influence without authority and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to define, prioritize, and drive strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitor progress on key initiatives and organizational priorities, identifying risks and ensuring accountability.
• Prepare strategic briefings, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CEO.
• Support decision-making by conducting research, analyzing data, and synthesizing insights.
• Ensure the CEO is well-prepared for meetings, presentations, and key engagements.
• Manage and optimize the CEO’s priorities to maximize impact and efficiency.
• Drive coordination and communication across the Executive Team to ensure alignment and follow-through.
• Facilitate leadership meetings, including agenda setting, documentation, and tracking action items.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational processes, communication, and execution.
• Support the development and implementation of organizational goals, KPIs, and performance tracking.
• Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
• Support the development of executive communications, including speeches, messaging, and presentations.
• Represent the Executive Office in cross-functional initiatives and meetings as needed.
• Lead high-priority, confidential, and complex projects on behalf of the CEO.
• Provide support on Board-related materials, reports, and communications.
• Assist in crisis management and organizational change initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with the Development department on fundraising goals and initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Discretion & professionalism

Influence without authority

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, or related field)

Job description

Phoenix House of New York is seeking a Chief of Staff to partner with the CEO and senior leadership, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment across departments. This role translates vision into action and enhances organizational effectiveness to maximize the CEO’s impact.

The position includes executive support, project leadership, and collaboration with the Development and healthcare teams in a nonprofit setting.