Strategic Initiatives & Execution Lead

CHAI; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

CHAI is seeking a Chief of Staff to work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team. This hands-on role will help keep priorities moving, coordinate cross-department work, and ensure decisions stay on track.

You will provide leadership support across governance, operations, and strategic initiatives. You’ll manage projects, communicate effectively, and build relationships across staff, board, consultants, and partners while supervising HR and Office Administration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in admin, PM, ops, or related field.
• Strong PM skills managing priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating cross-team initiatives.
• Proven ability to improve systems and processes.
• Experience with senior leaders, board members, or external partners.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support CEO and senior leadership on priorities.
• Keep projects and decisions moving and follow-ups.
• Support Board meetings including prep, schedules, materials, minutes and governance processes.
• Coordinate across departments on cross-team initiatives.
• Improve communication and information sharing across the organization.
• Lead special projects and cross-functional initiatives from idea to implementation.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership decisions.
• Supervise HR Manager and Office Administrator.
• Assist implementation of new systems, processes, policies, and changes.
• Ensure the office is safe, welcoming, and well maintained.
• Coordinate with vendors and external partners for organizational support services.

Skills

Administration

Project management

Operations

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Office software

AI for productivity

Job description

CHAI is seeking a Chief of Staff to work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team. This hands-on role will help keep priorities moving, coordinate cross-department work, and ensure decisions stay on track.

You will provide leadership support across governance, operations, and strategic initiatives. You’ll manage projects, communicate effectively, and build relationships across staff, board, consultants, and partners while supervising HR and Office Administration.