Youth RISE Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through leadership development, mentorship, education, workforce readiness, healthcare career exploration, civic engagement, and community partnerships.

What sets us apart is our commitment to building opportunities from the ground up. Our team collaborates across education, healthcare, business, government, and the nonprofit sector to create innovative programs that produce measurable community impact. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture where every team member has the opportunity to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and help shape the future of an organization dedicated to creating lasting change for the next generation.

Chief Strategy Officer (Founding Team)

Organization: Youth RISE Foundation

Location: Remote (United States)

Schedule: Flexible | Approximately 5–10 hours per week initially

Position Type: Founding Executive Leadership

About Youth RISE Foundation

Youth RISE Foundation (Resources • Inspiration • Service • Empowerment) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through leadership development, mentorship, education, workforce readiness, healthcare career exploration, civic engagement, and community impact initiatives.

As our organization continues to grow, we are seeking a visionary and strategic Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to join our Founding Executive Leadership Team and help guide the Foundation's long-term growth, organizational development, and strategic partnerships.

Position Overview

The Chief Strategy Officer serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for developing and executing the Foundation's long-term strategic plan. The CSO works collaboratively with executive leadership to identify growth opportunities, strengthen organizational performance, establish strategic partnerships, and ensure all initiatives align with the Foundation's mission and vision.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with experience in organizational leadership, business strategy, nonprofit management, public policy, healthcare, education, consulting, or corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Foundation's strategic plan.
• Identify opportunities for organizational growth, expansion, and innovation.
• Conduct strategic planning, organizational assessments, and market research.
• Develop strategic partnerships with nonprofits, corporations, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and government agencies.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on organizational priorities and performance metrics.
• Support grant strategy, sustainability initiatives, and long-term organizational planning.
• Evaluate organizational performance and recommend strategic improvements.
• Prepare executive reports, strategic recommendations, and Board presentations.
• Promote innovation and continuous organizational improvement.
• Represent the Foundation in strategic meetings, partnerships, and external engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Executive or senior leadership experience in strategy, operations, nonprofit leadership, consulting, business development, or organizational management.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience developing organizational growth strategies and partnerships.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for youth empowerment and mission-driven leadership.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader who enjoys building organizations, solving complex challenges, developing sustainable growth strategies, and helping create long-term impact for youth and communities.

Position Structure

Youth RISE Foundation is currently expanding its leadership infrastructure and program portfolio.

Selected candidates will initially join as members of the Foundation's Founding Executive Leadership Team and contribute on a flexible basis, generally averaging 5–10 hours per week, depending on organizational needs and individual availability.

As grants, sponsorships, donations, contracts, and other sustainable funding sources continue to grow, the Foundation anticipates transitioning qualified founding leaders into compensated full-time executive positions, based on funding availability, organizational needs, Board approval, and mutual agreement.

Why Join Youth RISE Foundation?

• Help shape the long-term strategy of a growing national nonprofit.
• Influence the organization's growth, partnerships, and future direction.
• Collaborate with passionate leaders across nonprofit, healthcare, education, business, and government sectors.
• Build innovative programs and strategic initiatives that create lasting community impact.
• Grow into a full-time executive leadership position as the organization expands.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief statement describing their strategic leadership experience and interest in advancing the mission of Youth RISE Foundation.