Strategic Chief of Staff: Executive Partner to CEO

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland is seeking a Chief of Staff to partner with the CEO and lead strategic initiatives across the organization. This senior leadership role demands discretion, strong judgment, and the ability to translate priorities into coordinated action.

The COS will align cross-functional teams, drive major initiatives, manage budgets and performance metrics, and support Board governance while remaining youth-centered and mission-focused.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in business administration, public administration, nonprofit management, education, or a related field preferred.
• 8–12 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably in nonprofit, education, youth development, multi-site operations, or a similarly complex organization.
• Demonstrated success managing people, projects, budgets, and competing priorities.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with staff, executives, Board members, funders, and community partners.
• Proven ability to lead through influence, build consensus, and manage sensitive matters with discretion.
• Experience supporting executive leadership, Board governance, strategic planning, and cross-functional initiatives preferred.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage confidential information appropriately.
• Strong commitment to youth development, equity, community impact, and BGCO’s mission.
• Proficiency with project-management tools, productivity software, and data-informed decision-making.
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to pass background and reference checks.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a core member of the Executive Leadership Team and a trusted advisor to the CEO.
• Partner with the CEO to advance strategic priorities, manage major initiatives, and ensure timely follow-through.
• Prepare agendas, materials, and follow-up actions for executive, leadership, and Board-related meetings.
• Support alignment between the CEO, executive team, department leaders, and Club leadership.
• Serve as a representative or proxy for the CEO in selected meetings, communications, and organizational initiatives.
• Lead or coordinate special projects, ensuring clear goals, timelines, budgets, and measurable outcomes.
• Identify emerging challenges, provide practical recommendations, and support timely decision-making.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Support coordination across departments and Clubhouses to promote efficient, consistent operations.
• Help ensure that organizational priorities, policies, and initiatives are communicated clearly and implemented effectively.
• Support the CEO and department leaders in monitoring organizational performance, key metrics, and progress against strategic priorities.
• Assist with annual planning, including organizational priorities, budget development, and resource allocation.
• Support department leaders with budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial accountability as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes, systems, workflows, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Support implementation of operational improvements and organizational change initiatives.
• Support clear, timely, and consistent internal communications across BGCO.
• Help ensure that leadership decisions, organizational priorities, and important updates are communicated appropriately to staff.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with Board members, funders, community partners, government representatives, and other external stakeholders.
• Represent BGCO professionally in meetings, community settings, and partner engagements.
• Support preparation for Board meetings, committee meetings, donor engagements, and other high-level organizational activities.
• Support a positive, respectful, and accountable organizational culture aligned with BGCO’s mission and values.
• Promote collaboration, trust, staff engagement, and professional growth across the organization.
• Provide leadership and support to designated administrative or project staff.
• Support performance management, goal setting, professional development, and accountability systems for assigned staff.
• Help reinforce clear expectations, consistent communication, and constructive problem-solving throughout the organization.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (MBA/MPA) preferred

Description du poste

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland is seeking a Chief of Staff to partner with the CEO and lead strategic initiatives across the organization. This senior leadership role demands discretion, strong judgment, and the ability to translate priorities into coordinated action.

The COS will align cross-functional teams, drive major initiatives, manage budgets and performance metrics, and support Board governance while remaining youth-centered and mission-focused.