Chief of Staff to the CEO

Role and Responsibilities

• CEO Enablement & Executive Leverage
• Manage the Office of the CEO, including the Executive Assistant to the CEO and the CEO’s schedule.
• Ensure the CEO’s vision is translated into action.
• Support organizational alignment.
• Communicate with external stakeholders.
• Help keep the leadership team focused, informed, and effective.

Key External Relationships

• Board of Directors, External Partners and Stakeholders
• Staff the CEO at in-person meetings, events, and conferences.
• Lead critical high-level projects.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have Some or All of the Following

• 5+ years working directly with a CEO, founder, or high-level executive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
• Experience in an operations role within a strategic communications, journalism, or political campaign environment.
• A passion for principal management and supporting a visionary with tactical execution with little oversight.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex information into clear and actionable messaging in memos and presentations.
• A highly organized, resourceful, and adept at managing shifting priorities with discretion and calm under pressure.
• An appreciation and adeptness for internal communications, Keen attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture — tracking leadership-wide to-dos and ability to prioritize which need immediate attention.
• A thoughtful approach to managing external relationships and maintaining appropriate communications, providing necessary updates, and keeping all parties informed.