Chief of Staff

The Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders (“Alliance”) is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Chief of Staff to provide executive-level support to the CEO, operational leadership to the organization, and management of key functions. Responsibilities include project managing the implementation of strategic initiatives in coordination with the Alliance team, helping improve internal processes and systems, and management of external vendors. Additionally, this individual will serve as a liaison to the Alliance Board of Directors, working in partnership with the CEO to prepare for regular Board and Board Committee meetings and ensure timely follow-up from those meetings. 

The ideal candidate for this role is experienced in working with founders or CEOs of smaller-sized nonprofit organizations or trade associations, has management experience, understands the healthcare (and ideally, wound care) industry, is proactive and solution-oriented, and understands how to balance implementation of strategic priorities while tackling day-to-day operational needs. The Chief of Staff position reports to the CEO and is responsible for managing the Membership Director and Communications Director.

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Read full job description below, then E-MAIL your resume plus a cover letter introducing yourself to careers@woundcarestakeholders.org. Send to the attention of the "Chief of Staff Application."

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis over the month ahead. 

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Chief of Staff: Core Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Provide CEO support to define and document long-term goals and annual priorities.
• Project manages the implementation of the Alliance’s strategy and annual plans in consultation with the CEO and close coordination with the broader Alliance team.
• Develop and implement annual action plans for the Chief of Staff’s area of responsibility. Support the CEO's oversight of Alliance’s staff execution of function mandates and action plans.
• Monitor progress towards organizational goals, helping the Alliance provide regular updates to Board members as needed.

Team and Contractor Management 

• Supervise the Membership and Communications functions.
• Partner closely with the Membership Director and Communications Director to ensure the teams have clear targets and annual action plans that align with the CEO’s expectations and the Alliance’s overall strategy and priorities.
• Manage the relationship with the Alliance’s contracted IT support, including work product and deliverables, in coordination with the CEO.
• Supervise external contractors who are brought on to support the Alliance, ensuring contracts are in place, deliverables are completed, and work is closed out effectively.

Internal Operations and HR

• Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations for cost-saving measures and revenue-generating strategies.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee the maintenance and improvement of the association’s website, member portal, and other technologies.
• Manage the recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of new staff.
• Implement performance management systems and employee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee the operational planning and execution of association events, including conferences, strategic planning meetings, educational programs, and member meetings.
• Manage other end-to-end special projects and initiatives as needed. 

Board of Director and Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Act as Board liaison, in consultation with the CEO, supporting Board development initiatives and managing the new Board member onboarding process.
• Prepare strategic updates, key reports, and presentations for the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate Board meetings, including agenda preparation, material distribution, and follow-up on action items, and work with the Executive Assistant for scheduling needs.
• Work with the CEO to coordinate Alliance activities with the Scientific Advisory Group and Independent Clinician Group; develop implementation frameworks where needed.
• Represent the CEO and organization in various meetings and events, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experienced in and enjoys working closely with founders and CEOs.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, as well as experience managing budgets and finances.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a leadership role, ideally within membership-based associations and/or the non-profit sector. 
• Fast learner, detail-oriented, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple demands (independently and as part of a team) across various projects and issue areas. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills, with a proven ability to anticipate and address challenges. 
• Experience working closely with a Board of Directors or a similar stakeholder group.
• Knowledge of the association’s industry.

Location: 

The Alliance is headquartered in Maryland, close to Washington DC. The Chief of Staff must be located in the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) area, comfortable working in a virtual environment, and willing to commute weekly to the Alliance office. Some travel in the United States may be required for Alliance events and conferences.

Compensation: 

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity statement:

The Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment and maintaining an environment where everyone can feel included and valued. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. Hiring, compensation, training, performance evaluations, or termination decisions are made fairly and based on individual merit alone.

About the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders:

The Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders serves as the unified voice for the wound care community, ensuring access to quality care for all patients with chronic wounds. We are a small, founder-led, membership-based association representing physician specialty societies, clinical and patient associations, non-clinical associations, wound care provider groups, wound care clinics, business/support business entities, and professional services firms operating in the wound care field. The Alliance unites wound care stakeholders on regulatory and legislative policy issues through collaboration, education, and advocacy. With our unified voice, we influence policy change to create an equitable and sound regulatory and legislative environment that supports evidence-based clinical practices and innovation in wound care. Learn more at www.woundcarestakeholders.org

*** HOW TO APPLY ***

Email COVER LETTER + RESUME to careers@woundcarestakeholders.org

with "Chief of Staff Application" in your subject line.

Please do NOT simply apply via LinkedIn's application prompts (which do not require a cover letter) without ALSO sending your cover letter and resume to the email above. We regard the cover letter as an important initial way to get to know you, your background and your interest in the Alliance's Chief of Staff job.

Thank you for taking the extra step to email your information to our careers inbox.

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis over the month ahead.