Chief of Staff to CEO

International Youth Foundation

. Serve as a strategic partner and force multiplier to the CEO and President .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and cross-functional execution to drive growth initiatives and enhance operational effectiveness. Proven ability to partner with executive leadership, manage complex projects, and facilitate effective communication across diverse teams.

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Strategic PlanningCross-Functional LeadershipProject ManagementExecutive CommunicationOrganizational Growth

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentPerformance ManagementAnalytical SkillsDecision-MakingFinancial SustainabilityOrganizational Goal SettingPortfolio ManagementMarket IntelligenceStakeholder AlignmentGrowth Strategy

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityJudgmentDiscretion

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Social ImpactInternational DevelopmentHigh-Performance EnvironmentExecutive LeadershipOrganizational Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic partner and force multiplier to the CEO and President
Translate IYF’s vision and growth strategy into focused organizational action
Oversee execution of CEO priorities and Executive Office initiatives
Translate priorities into workplans, owners, deliverables, and completion commitments
Manage issues and decisions requiring CEO attention, providing context, analysis, and recommendations
Coordinate organization-wide communications related to strategy, priorities, and leadership decisions
Lead high-priority cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation
Establish transition plans and hand off mature initiatives to functional or long-term owners
Integrate leadership and departmental teams by identifying gaps, overlaps, and execution barriers
Drive the effectiveness of the Executive Leadership Team and Senior Leadership Team through meeting cycles, agendas, decision processes, and follow-through
Own annual and quarterly planning cycles across functional departments
Design and manage the annual leadership operating calendar, including leadership meetings, Board involvement, planning, performance reviews, and budgeting
Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to translate strategy into growth priorities
Evaluate growth opportunities using market intelligence, pipeline and performance data, programmatic expertise, and financial considerations
Drive cross-functional execution of strategic growth priorities and monitor milestones, risks, and barriers
Incubate growth initiatives through business case development, stakeholder alignment, testing, and early implementation
Coordinate organizational capabilities across Programs, Business Development, Finance, Operations, and other functions
Provide visibility into strategic growth initiatives, including assumptions, risks, dependencies, resources, results, and recommendations
Represent the CEO’s priorities, track commitments, and reinforce decisions when the CEO is unavailable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience required
8+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategy, operations, organizational leadership, consulting, business development, social impact, international development, or another complex, high-performance environment
Experience serving as a trusted partner to a CEO and coordinating executive priorities, accountability, alignment, and follow-through
Experience contributing to organizational growth, revenue strategy, business development, or initiatives strengthening financial sustainability, reach, or impact
Understanding of strategic and annual planning, organizational goal setting, performance management, decision-making, accountability, and cross-functional handoffs
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent executive communication skills, including concise writing, presentations, and facilitation
Ability to build productive working relationships across functions, levels, cultures, and perspectives
Strong project and portfolio management capabilities
Experience leading through organizational growth, transformation, or change
Highly self-directed and accountable, with strong judgment and discretion
Experience working across cultures, geographies, and diverse perspectives
Genuine commitment to IYF’s mission and expanding opportunity for young people worldwide
Strong organizational awareness and political judgment
Success adapting to diverse executive leadership styles and anticipating executive needs
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%
Exceptional adaptability, independent judgment, proactive problem-solving, resilience, discretion, and composure under pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Opportunity to work for a global nonprofit advancing youth economic opportunities
Inclusive and supportive workplace
Opportunity to work on rewarding, mission-driven initiatives
Professional growth and learning-oriented culture
Ability to work across global teams and cultures