Strategic Chief of Staff & External Affairs

Prismhr Hire

Indianapolis (IN)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Foster Success seeks a Chief of Staff & External Affairs to serve as a strategic partner to the President & CEO, leading government relations, external affairs, and communications. This hybrid executive role coordinates cross-functional initiatives and external positioning, while supporting senior leadership and safeguarding organizational priorities.

The role requires ongoing collaboration with policymakers, media, and coalitions, with strong governance, confidentiality, and spokesperson

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in public policy, communications, law, nonprofit management, or related field preferred.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in government relations, policy, advocacy, communications, nonprofit management, executive leadership, or related areas.
Deep commitment to empowering young people transitioning out of foster care.
Demonstrated success building relationships with policymakers, media, community leaders, and other senior stakeholders.
Experience leading communications, public affairs, advocacy, or government relations strategies.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives and executive priorities.
Strong understanding of nonprofit advocacy regulations and compliance requirements.
Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, manage confidential information, and navigate sensitive organizational issues.
Ability to serve as an effective organizational spokesperson and senior representative.

Responsibilities

Serve as strategic partner to the President & CEO and executive leadership team; coordinate organizational priorities and cross-functional initiatives.
Lead engagement with policymakers, regulatory agencies, advocacy coalitions, and other governmental stakeholders; monitor policy developments.
Oversee communications, marketing, public relations, media, digital presence, storytelling, and external affairs strategy.
Build relationships with policymakers, community leaders, media, coalitions, strategic partners, and other stakeholders.
Support the CEO in Board meetings, strategic discussions, executive communications, major initiatives, and high-priority external engagements.
Strengthen communication and alignment across the executive team and organization.
Lead or coordinate responses to significant external issues, media inquiries, reputational risks, and communications crises.