Chief of Staff, Healthy NewsWorks

Posted by Healthy Newsworks on February 20, 2024

Healthy NewsWorks is making a difference in children’s lives. Our health-focused journalism program provides young students in under-resourced schools with skills and confidence that are critical to their academic success and will help them develop as citizens who can strengthen communities.

Healthy NewsWorks is seeking a Chief of Staff who has strong organizational and project management skills to join a committed team that is focused on significantly expanding our program. The ideal candidate will not only have the experience and qualifications described below but will be excited about ensuring that as many students as possible gain necessary skills to navigate and succeed in an ever more demanding world.

The Chief of Staff will work closely with the Executive Director to attain goals articulated in Healthy NewsWorks’ 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, building upon two decades of steady, purposeful development.  The Chief of Staff will play a significant leadership role in fostering community and school partnerships, managing organizational activities, supporting the Board of Directors and Board-led activities, and working with Healthy NewsWorks staff and consultants on program and strategic plan implementation.

This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities: The Chief of Staff will report to the Executive Director and will have the following primary responsibilities:

• Contribute to the execution and continuing development of Healthy NewsWorks’ strategic plan to realize Healthy NewsWorks’ goals for expansion and programmatic development.
• Oversee a variety of large- and small-scale projects from conception to implementation.
• Support Executive Director with the following: team management, fundraising, event planning, board and advisory board meeting preparation and follow-ups, and volunteer coordination.
• Work with Healthy NewsWorks staff and board to nurture existing and develop new school, community, and business partnerships.
• Perform programmatic and administrative functions to support Healthy NewsWorks. Specific responsibilities will depend on organizational needs and the Chief of Staff’s experience and qualifications.

Full job description and application information.