Strategic Advisor to the CEO

Description

Job Title:
Strategic Advisor and Executive Coordinator to the CEO

Supervisor:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Status:
Full-Time / Exempt

Job

Hours:

35 hours per week, On-Site

Location:
New York, NY (Midtown Manhattan)

Compensation: $95,000- $125,000 (commensurate with experience) plus annual performance bonus.*

* Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience in the same or a comparable position, as well as their overall qualifications, skills, and additional preferred credentials. Consideration may also be given to the scope and complexity of the candidate’s prior responsibilities and demonstrated expertise.

Known widely as Broadways longest running act of loving care, Encore’s mission is to improve the quality of life for older New Yorkers so they are not just surviving, but thriving. Through a robust array of programming, Encore takes a “no wrong door approach” to ensure Seniors are able to age in place comfortably for as long as possible.
Encore is recognized as one of the most respected and trusted nonprofit organizations providing services for older New Yorkers in New York’s City
. Encore is on the cutting edge in the human service field and is a staunch advocate not only for older New Yorkers, but also for the essential human service employees who serve as the City’s safety net.
Do not miss this chance to work for a mission-oriented organization, which centers employees as its number one resource.

The Strategic Advisor to the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) is a high-leverage, force-multiplier role designed to maximize the effectiveness, strategic reach, and time optimization of Encore’s CEO. Operating as a direct extension of the CEO, this partner acts as a sophisticated liaison, operational strategist, and executive proxy. Crucially, this is a high-impact individual contributor role with no direct reports. It is built for a politically savvy, high-performing professional who can seamlessly navigate relationships with the Executive Team, Board of Directors, private donors, city officials, and community leaders.

The ideal candidate ensures flawless operational rhythm and stakeholder alignment without creating an unnecessary organizational barrier or hierarchy between the CEO and his direct reports.

Encore's comprehensive benefits package includes medical insurance (with employee contributions), employer-paid dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of full-time employment, generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and earned floating holidays), a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match after one year of eligible service, and access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care, and commuter/transit benefits.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CEO;
• Manage and prioritize matters requiring the CEO's attention;
• Prepare the CEO for high-level meetings, presentations, hearings, site visits, and external engagements;
• Draft executive briefings, talking points, correspondence, and follow-up communications;
• Identify issues requiring CEO involvement and recommend appropriate courses of action.

• Represent the CEO, when appropriate, with Board members, government agencies, donors, community leaders, and external partners;
• Maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders;
• Coordinate follow-up after meetings, events, funding discussions, and advocacy activities;
• Communicate the CEO's priorities and expectations with professionalism and diplomacy.

• Work with the Executive Team to ensure Board reports and supporting materials provided by the Executive Team are accurate, strategic, and aligned with the CEO's priorities;
• Develop executive level agendas, briefing materials, and recommendations for meetings requiring CEO participation;
• Track key decisions and CEO-directed commitments resulting from the Executive Team and Board meetings to ensure appropriate…