Chief of Staff/Chief Impact Officer

Children At Risk - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Chief of Staff / Chief Impact Officer (CIO) is a strategic leader at CHILDREN AT RISK, responsible for advancing the organization's mission through data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency. This role involves partnering with the CEO to ensure organizational alignment with strategic goals, leveraging data analytics to improve outcomes, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and advocacy for children.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought partner to the CEO, providing critical support in setting and executing strategic goals.
• Work with leadership and program teams to align strategies with measurable impact, refining processes based on data insights.
• Utilize data analytics to identify opportunities for growth and operational efficiency.
• Lead the organization in adopting a data-driven decision-making framework.
• Collaborate with research and policy teams to develop data models that guide resource allocation.
• Implement tools to streamline data collection and reporting for evidence-based advocacy.
• Oversee organizational operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Lead cross-departmental collaboration to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with external partners to amplify the organization’s mission and impact.
• Represent CHILDREN AT RISK in key meetings and advocacy efforts.
• Build and maintain a positive organizational culture that attracts and retains diverse talent.
• Foster professional development and mentorship across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, data analysis, policy development, or organizational strategy.
• Demonstrated experience using data to drive strategic decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
• Passion for advocacy, social impact, and advancing the rights of children.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and leading organizational change.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in policy advocacy, research, or a similar field.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid holidays
• Unlimited PTO