Senior Strategy Advisor & Executive Operator

Confidential Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a trusted strategic advisor, thought partner, and executive operator to the President of a fast-growing nonprofit. This is a highly strategic leadership role that blends intellectual rigor with hands-on execution, aligning leadership and advancing high-impact priorities.

Not a traditional administrative role, the position requires shaping organizational strategy, navigating complex decisions, and driving critical initiatives from

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in strategy, operations, or complex cross-functional leadership.
• Experience in nonprofit, philanthropy, agency, or startup environments preferred.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, business judgment, and executive presence.
• Proven ability to advise senior executives and influence decisions.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives from strategy to execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Advise the President as a trusted strategic partner, shaping direction and surface issues for executive attention.
• Translate vision into actionable plans with ownership, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Business judgment

Communication

Autonomy

Job description

Confidential Company is seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a trusted strategic advisor, thought partner, and executive operator to the President of a fast-growing nonprofit. This is a highly strategic leadership role that blends intellectual rigor with hands-on execution, aligning leadership and advancing high-impact priorities.

Not a traditional administrative role, the position requires shaping organizational strategy, navigating complex decisions, and driving critical initiatives from