Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

Communities Unlimited, Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability & Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid holiday, vacation and sick time

Job summary

Communities Unlimited, Inc. seeks a Chief Strategy Officer to translate our mission into coordinated programs, partnerships, and funding strategies across AL, AR, LA, MS, OK, TN and TX. You will partner with the CEO and SLT to lead planning, impact measurement, and growth.

The role demands senior leadership, strong data-driven decision making, and a track record securing diverse funding. Travel within the seven-state service area is required.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in complex mission-driven organizations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans, establish performance measures, and use data to drive decisions.
• Deep understanding of rural community and economic development with successful funding and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to Program Directors and hubs to maximize community impact.
• Drive organizational strategy by identifying needs and developing measurable indicators for growth.
• Lead enterprise-wide resource development and diversified funding opportunities.
• Build and maintain strategic external partnerships and represent CU in networks and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance, governance, and reporting while supporting CEO strategic initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Rural development

Fundraising & external relations

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in public administration / related field

Bachelor's degree in public administration / related field

Job description

Communities Unlimited, Inc. seeks a Chief Strategy Officer to translate our mission into coordinated programs, partnerships, and funding strategies across AL, AR, LA, MS, OK, TN and TX. You will partner with the CEO and SLT to lead planning, impact measurement, and growth.

The role demands senior leadership, strong data-driven decision making, and a track record securing diverse funding. Travel within the seven-state service area is required.