Chief of Staff

About

Partners for Rural Impact is an organization focused on improving outcomes for children and youth in rural America through its Cradle to Career Partnerships. The organization works to increase access to high-quality programs and supports, strengthen civic infrastructure, and advocate for policy changes to drive resources and investment in rural communities.

Partners for Rural Impact organizes initiatives such as the Rural Summit for Cradle to Career Success and the Rural Library Network to empower rural communities and collaborate on effective practices. Their goal is to accelerate educational and upward mobility outcomes for rural youth, aiming to impact an additional 1 million children by 2030.

Description

• Serve as a trusted partner to the Founder, President, and CEO
• Translate the CEO’s vision, priorities, and fast-moving thinking into clear decisions, sequenced action, preparation, and follow-through
• Lead the Office of the CEO
• Provide day-to-day leadership for enterprise brand and message integration
• Serve as a senior staff lead and relationship holder for Board governance and stewardship
• Support executive leadership, Board stewardship, organizational narrative, and executive decision-making
• Coordinate strategic planning, preparation, Board activities, relationship stewardship, the Rural Summit, and other priority engagements
• Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams across multiple states and time zones
• Accompany the CEO and participate in in-person engagements as organizational needs require
• Travel regularly at regional and national levels, including frequent overnight stays

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admini