Description:

Join the Movement. Not Just a Job.

At Humanity United for Equity (HUE), we believe that leadership in mental health, community care, and social justice requires more than vision—it requires structure, trust, and protection.

The Director of Executive Operations & Protection serves as a trusted strategic partner to the Executive Office, ensuring operational efficiency, executive coordination, and safety planning for leadership. This role blends executive operations, strategic relationship management, and executive protection to help advance HUE’s mission and the communities we serve.

At HUE, our staff are more than employees—they are Humanitarians, committed to advancing equitable access to mental health care and uplifting underserved communities.

About Humanity United for Equity (HUE)

Humanity United for Equity (HUE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to mental health services, grief recovery programs, and community-based behavioral health support.

Our work focuses on addressing disparities affecting underserved communities—including Black communities, disabled individuals, and other historically marginalized populations—through culturally responsive care, advocacy, and innovative program delivery.

Position Summary

The Director of Executive Operations & Protection oversees the coordination and operational management of the Executive Office while ensuring the safety, logistics, and operational continuity of executive leadership.

This role functions as a strategic liaison between the Executive Office, internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders while supporting high-level initiatives, organizational partnerships, and executive-level decision making.

The Director also assists in planning and implementing safety protocols, travel logistics, and operational planning that allow leadership to operate effectively in community, policy, and organizational environments.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities

Executive Operations:

Serve as the primary operational coordinator for the Executive Office.
Manage executive priorities, strategic initiatives, and follow-up actions.
Coordinate internal communication between leadership, program teams, and administrative staff.
Support organizational planning, executive decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Prepare briefing materials, reports, and executive updates.
Strategic Coordination & Relationship Management
Serve as a liaison between executive leadership and community partners, stakeholders, and collaborators.
Assist in cultivating relationships with community organizations, policy leaders, and institutional partners.
Coordinate meetings, engagements, and partnership initiatives.
Support community engagement initiatives aligned with HUE’s mission.
Executive Protection & Risk Awareness
Assist in planning and implementing safety protocols for executive travel, public engagements, and community events.
Conduct situational awareness and risk assessments for executive activities.
Coordinate logistics for executive travel, event attendance, and high-level meetings.
Ensure confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive organizational matters.
Organizational Support & Special Projects
Assist with cross-departmental coordination on key projects and initiatives.
Support executive leadership in operational planning and project implementation.
Assist in overseeing special initiatives related to organizational growth and community impact.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, behavioral health, criminal justice, or related field (experience may substitute).
Demonstrated experience in executive support, operations management, program coordination, or organizational leadership.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Exceptional discretion, judgment, and professionalism.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to equity, community-centered leadership, and social impact.

Preferred:

Experience working in nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health, or community-based organizations.
Background in mental health, social services, or community engagement.
Certification or experience in behavioral health support roles such as Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or similar.
Experience in safety coordination, executive protection, or risk management environments.

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