About this opportunity
Nashville CARES lists this Chief of Staff opportunity in nashville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About the Opportunity
A mission-driven, community-centered healthcare organization is seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key driver of enterprise alignment, execution, and organizational effectiveness.
This executive will play a pivotal role in advancing an ambitious multi-year strategic roadmap taking the organization into their 2.0, ensuring that priorities translate into clear action, cross-functional coordination, and measurable outcomes.
The Chief of Staff will act as a trusted advisor, integrator, and force multiplier , enabling the CEO to focus on long-term strategy, partnerships, and growth while ensuring operational excellence across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Strategy & Alignment
Translate executive and board priorities into enterprise-wide plans, timelines, and decision frameworks
Lead strategic planning processes and ensure alignment across divisions
Drive organizational clarity through structured operating rhythms and communication
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO
Prepare briefings, presentations, and key communications
Anticipate organizational needs and emerging challenges
Manage leadership meeting cadence, agendas, and follow-through
Strengthen collaboration, accountability, and decision discipline
Foster a culture rooted in equity, clarity, and execution
Governance & Board Strategy
Oversee board materials, dashboards, and strategic updates
Coordinate board and committee engagement
Support governance effectiveness alongside the CEO and Board Chair
Culture, People & Organizational Effectiveness
Partner with HR to advance talent strategy and workforce planning
Strengthen employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational health
Embed trauma-informed, equity-centered practices across teams
Align values with employee experience and performance systems
Initiative & Performance Management
Track and drive progress of enterprise strategic initiatives
Build dashboards and reporting systems for performance visibility
Lead cross-functional project reviews and risk mitigation
Cross-Functional Integration
Align initiatives across healthcare, operations, finance, development, and marketing
Improve internal systems, communication flow, and scalability
Executive Communications & Narrative Leadership
Shape strategic messaging aligned with CEO voice and organizational priorities
Drive internal communication rhythms that promote transparency and cohesion
Strategic Readiness & Partnerships
Support acquisition and partnership readiness, including due diligence and integration
Ensure cultural and operational alignment during periods of change
CEO Force Multiplier
Strategic Integration & Enterprise Alignment
Governance & Board Strategy
Culture Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
Cross-Functional Leadership
Accountability & Performance Management
Executive Communication & Influence
Sound Judgment & Learning Agility
Align decisions to strategy
Model emotionally intelligent leadership
Champion equity and culture
Uphold compliance and ethical standards
Lead with financial discipline and transparency
Center community impact and lived experience
Demonstrate optimism, integrity, and clarity
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field
8–10 years of senior leadership or executive operations experience
Proven success in strategic planning, organizational integration, or governance
Exceptional communication, judgment, and strategic thinking
Experience in healthcare, human services, or mission-driven organizations preferred
Demonstrated commitment to equity and whole-person health
Able to travel 20-25% of the time
Why This Role Matters
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a high-impact organization, strengthen internal culture, and drive meaningful outcomes for the community. The Chief of Staff will be central to aligning people, strategy, and execution in service of long-term mission success
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Worksite address
nashville, TN, 37247, US
Who can apply
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