Chief of Staff to the CEO

Job Description
The Lewis & Clark Information Exchange (LACIE) is seeking a highly motivated and relationship-driven Chief of Staff to partner directly with the Chief Executive Officer. This is a unique opportunity for an emerging leader who wants exposure to executive decision-making, organizational strategy, healthcare innovation, and the continued growth of a mission-driven organization.

The Chief of Staff serves as a trusted partner to the CEO, helping coordinate priorities and strengthen relationships, both internal and external. This role requires someone who thinks strategically, communicates effectively, reads situations well, builds relationships naturally, and can help bring structure to a growing organization.

This position is ideal for someone who is curious, organized, energized by people, and interested in growing into broader strategic leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Strategy

• Serve as a strategic partner and extension of the CEO, helping manage priorities, relationships, communication, and follow-through.
• Help prepare the CEOfor key conversations, meetings, and decisions by developing briefingmaterials, identifying considerations, and organizing relevantinformation.
• Attend meetings withthe CEO as needed, capturing key themes, commitments, opportunities, andfollow-up actions.
• Support specialprojects and strategic initiatives that advance organizational goals.
• Maintain awareness oforganizational priorities and identify ways to improve communication,coordination, and execution.

Relationship Building

• Support the CEO instrengthening LACIE's presence and visibility.
• Build relationshipsacross the Kansas City region by representing LACIE at community events,partner meetings, and other opportunities to stay connected to localconversations and priorities.
• Help identifyopportunities for connection, partnership, and increased organizationalengagement.
• Coordinate follow-up,communication, and next steps from external meetings and events to supportstrong relationship management.

Executive Operations

• Manage the CEO's calendar, event planning, travel logistics, and other coordination needs.
• Draft and edit communications, presentations, reports, and other executive-level materials.
• Help strengthen internal communication, team connection, and employee engagement.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Wants to grow as astrategic leader and learn directly alongside executive leadership.
• Naturally buildsrelationships and enjoys connecting people, ideas, and opportunities.
• Balances strategicthinking with the ability to get things done.
• Notices details andanticipates needs.
• Understands people,reads situations well, and knows how to build trust.
• Brings positiveenergy, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to their work.
• Is comfortable withambiguity and excited to help build systems in a growing organization.
• Exercises discretionand sound judgment when handling confidential information.

APPLY TODAY

EverStrive Solutions is assisting LACIE with this search. We welcome referrals of qualified professionals who may be a strong fit for this opportunity. To apply, please submit a resume and brief cover letter online. First review of applications occurs on July 20; open until filled.


Please direct all inquiries to: Meredith View email address on click.appcast.io

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degreepreferred in Business Administration, Communications, HealthcareAdministration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years ofprofessional experience in business development, external relations,project management, operations, consulting, communications, or a relatedfield.
• Experience workingwith executives, senior leaders, clients, partners, or communitystakeholders preferred.
• Healthcare, nonprofit,technology, or mission-driven organization experience preferred but notrequired.

A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required qualifications may be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to regularlyattend meetings and events throughout the Kansas City region.
• Willingness andavailability to occasionally travel regionally and nationally (estimated15%).
• Requires regularin-office presence in Overland Park, Kansas, with some flexibility inscheduling based on business needs.

Benefits

The anticipated hiring salary range for this position is $92,000-$102,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

LACIE offers a competitive benefits package that is fully employer-paid for the employee, including medical, health, dental, vision, and life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; retirement plan participation; and paid time off.

LACIE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category pursuant to applicable federal, state, or local law, to explore this opportunity.