Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

Communities Unlimited; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer $

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability and Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Job summary

Communities Unlimited seeks a Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to translate its mission into coordinated priorities, program strategies, partnerships, and measurable results across seven states. The CSO partners with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to drive growth, impact measurement, and long-term financial sustainability.

Candidates should reside in AL, AR, LA, MS, OK, TN, or TX, with preference for Fayetteville, AR.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 12+ years in rural infrastructure programs, community development, or similar credentialed leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of progressive leadership in rural infrastructure and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to Program Directors and hubs, ensuring cross-program collaboration and integrated services to maximize community impact.
• Drive organizational strategy and program effectiveness by identifying community needs and establishing performance indicators.
• Lead enterprise-wide resource development by cultivating funders, government agencies, and strategic partners.
• Develop and pursue major funding opportunities, diversify revenue, and lead competitive grant proposals.
• Build and maintain strategic external partnerships and represent Communities Unlimited in networks.
• Expand CU’s influence via identifying opportunities for systems changes, policy advancement, and speaking engagements.
• Serve on the Executive Leadership Team and contribute to enterprise-wide decisions on strategy, capacity, risk, and growth.
• Ensure compliance with policies, grant and contract requirements, laws, and Board reporting obligations.

Skills

Executive Leadership

Strategic Planning

Fundraising

Rural Development

Driving

Work Authorization

Education

Master’s degree in public administration, environmental science, planning, business, nonprofit management, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, environmental science, planning, business, nonprofit management, or related field

Job description

Communities Unlimited seeks a Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to translate its mission into coordinated priorities, program strategies, partnerships, and measurable results across seven states. The CSO partners with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to drive growth, impact measurement, and long-term financial sustainability.

Candidates should reside in AL, AR, LA, MS, OK, TN, or TX, with preference for Fayetteville, AR.