Chief Impact Officer (CIO)

Title: Chief Impact Officer (CIO)

Organization: WorkMoney, Inc.

Reporting to: Managing Director

Location: United States / Remote, <10% travel

Term: Full-Time, Exempt, requires U.S. work authorization

Compensation: $257,000 - $275,000 Annually

To Apply: LINK

Deadline: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis; Target start beginning of April 2025

About WorkMoney, Inc.

At WorkMoney.org, we are dedicated to enhancing the financial well-being of hard working Americans. Founded on the belief of the American dream, we strive to provide our members with the tools, resources, and support they need to navigate their financial journeys with confidence. 

We don't stop at individual support. At WorkMoney, we believe in systemic change and actively advocate for policies that promote economic fairness and opportunity. By amplifying the voices of our members and engaging policymakers, we strive to create a more just and equitable economic landscape.

We believe that financial stability should be accessible for everyone and we're here to make that a reality. By offering financial tools and resources, fostering a supportive environment and championing policy changes, we empower our members to take control of their finances and build a more secure future.  

Join us at WorkMoney, Inc. and become part of an organization dedicated to making sure all Americans can afford to live a good life.

Why do we need a Chief Impact Officer?

WorkMoney is a young, vibrant, growing organization. As we scale, we’re in need of a highly experienced leader who can help develop and advance organizational strategy and partner with others to “hold the whole” of the organization. We’re looking for a Chief Impact Officer who is passionate about and motivated by WorkMoney’s vision and has the skills and experience to develop and manage programming that brings that vision to life. The Chief Impact Officer will oversee our research and campaigns, our member services– connecting our members to programs and products that reduce their costs and raise their incomes– and our public relations. The ideal candidate is an intellectual powerhouse who has extensive experience developing organizational strategy, has been an effective executive leader, and brings strong staff and team management skills. As a fast-paced start-up, we’re looking for an experienced professional who can effectively manage competing demands, collaborate to achieve results and independently lead with confidence and integrity. 

A typical day in the life of Chief Impact Officer could look like:

• Organizational Program Strategy
• In partnership with the Founder & CEO, Managing Director and the Chief Partnerships Officer, develop and advance organizational program strategy in support of WorkMoney’s mission. 
• Track and elevate internal and external developments that require strategic pivots and partner with fellow executive leaders to update and embed new strategic priorities. 
• In partnership with other leaders, cohere the whole of the organization around the program strategy, ensuring all entities are coordinated, fully leveraging their unique assets and complementing each other. 

• Organizational Leadership
• Engage in cross-organizational strategizing, planning, budgeting and problem-solving as a member of the Executive Team. 
• In partnership with the other leaders, in particular the Chief Marketing and Chief Product Officers, identify and cohere program staff around top-level organizational impact goals and oversee development of team-level goals; regularly track progress to goals and address gaps and implement needed shifts and pivots. 
• Act as a steward of WorkMoney’s mission by continually ensuring programming is advancing organizational goals and identifying and implementing cross-team alignment and collaboration.  
• In partnership with other leaders, develop and support a staffing strategy and plan that aligns with goals and meets organizational needs. 
• Contribute to fundraising efforts by attending meetings with donors and reviewing donor proposals and reports on an as-needed basis, in collaboration with the Chief Partnerships Officer. 
• Act as a steward of the culture at WorkMoney, modeling the organization’s values.
  
  
• Team Leadership 
• Directly manage, support, mentor and grow leadership staff on the campaigns, member services and public relations teams.  Cultivate fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning.
• In partnership with team leaders, cohere staff around the vision and goals for the organization and support alignment and collaboration with other WorkMoney teams. 
• In partnership with leaders, oversee implementation of team strategies and tactics and ensure teams effectively drive toward team goals. 
• Support team leaders in meeting team needs and addressing team challenges. 

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Mission, Culture & Values Alignment. You are inspired by the WorkMoney mission and are passionate about advancing economic fairness and opportunity. You are an expert in issues impacting low-and-moderate income Americans and have built and led organizations that address financial security. You demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding the organization’s culture and values.
  
  
• Strategic Leadership. You are considered a thought leader and are experienced as an exceptional thought partner. You have a track record of taking a germ of an idea and independently turning it into a comprehensive, multi-year strategy aimed at improving the financial lives of low-and-moderate income Americans. You have cohered staff around a shared vision and understand how to leverage organizational capacities in service of a strategy.
  
  
• Organizational Leadership & Management. You have held executive-level roles and been on executive teams at start-up and legacy organizations. You have been directly responsible for “holding the whole” of an organization, from infrastructure to program, and are able to see and lead across the entirety of an enterprise, identifying gaps and co-developing solutions to address. You are goal and impact oriented, relying on hard metrics to assess organizational effectiveness. You have experience effectively leading through a variety of anticipated and unanticipated cultural, financial and programmatic organizational dynamics. 
  
  
• Program & Team Leadership. You are an experienced team and staff leader and have successfully mentored other seasoned leaders. You have experience leading teams across multiple program areas with the ultimate goal of significantly impacting the lives of working and middle class Americans. You possess a high EQ and the ability to integrate a people-centric collaborative approach to decision making.
  
  
• Analytical Thinking & Judgment. You have experience working effectively in ambiguous, fast–paced, highly dynamic environments. You use strong strategic and analytical thinking skills to identify and address root causes, and you have a track record of being on the right side of tough judgment calls by carefully assessing complex situations, weighing all options and making humane, just and impact-driven decisions.
  
  
• Communication & Relationship Building. You have a demonstrated track record of building relationships that support individual and collective ability to grow, thrive, and work effectively together. You embody a growth mindset, approach your relationships and work with a learning orientation, and continuously seek to improve your work and the work of the organization. You possess a deep appreciation for diversity, equity and inclusion and seek to bring people together along lines of difference. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and thrive on direct, honest, and supportive communication. You have a high comfort level with technology and use it effectively to communicate ideas and plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with and organizing people across the political spectrum.
• Experience working with unionized workforces. 
• Experience with fundraising.
• Experience scaling advocacy and/or direct service programs.
  

Benefits

At WorkMoney, Inc., we're proud to offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth. In addition to competitive salaries, we invest in your success and create a work environment that's as dynamic and rewarding as the work we do! We fully cover the premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, our retirement plan includes up to a 6% employer match for IRA contributions and we contribute toward your student debt repayment. You'll enjoy five weeks of paid vacation each year, alongside generous paid family and medical leaves. To further enhance your work experience, we offer stipends for remote work expenses, professional development, health & wellness, and cell/internet data usage.

As part of our commitment to pay transparency and equity in our organization, the starting salary for this position is $257,000-$275,000.

Why join our team?

In our vibrant and ever-evolving work environment, we embrace change and pivot quickly when necessary. Our team is deeply mission-driven, combining hard work with ingenuity and a fearless approach to overcoming complex challenges. Teamwork is integral to our culture, and we readily jump in to support each other, celebrating achievements and learning from our experiences. At the heart of it all, we are passionate about the innovative projects we undertake, collaborating with exceptional people, and are having a great time along the way.

WorkMoney, Inc. believes that embracing diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to achieve our mission and serve our members. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or veteran status.

At our core, we understand that true excellence comes from embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences. We are dedicated to creating a team that represents the diverse fabric of America. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented communities to apply and join us in our mission.

We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process. For accommodations or assistance during the application or interview process, please contact careers@workmoney.org

To Apply

Follow the link to the application page, complete the required fields, and submit a resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting will remain published until the position is filled.

**Please do not reach out directly to any team members. If you'd like more information or to check the status of your application, email careers@workmoney.org