This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chief of Staff & Director of Special Projects in the United States.
This is a high-trust, high-impact leadership role supporting the CEO in shaping organizational direction, external voice, and strategic execution. You will act as a close advisor and operational extension of the executive office, ensuring priorities are clearly defined, communicated, and executed across teams and stakeholders. The role blends executive communication, strategic operations, and hands-on project leadership in a fast-moving mission-driven environment. You will own critical communications channels, manage high-stakes relationships, and step into ambiguous challenges that require rapid structuring and execution. Beyond traditional Chief of Staff responsibilities, you will also lead special initiatives that span communications, AI-enabled tooling, and organizational strategy. This position requires strong judgment, exceptional writing ability, and the capacity to operate with autonomy in complex and evolving situations. It is ideal for a builder-operator who thrives at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution.
Accountabilities:
- Serve as the primary operational partner to the CEO, managing priorities, workflows, and strategic focus across the organization.
- Act as a trusted proxy for the CEO by handling communications, triaging requests, and managing follow-ups across internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare briefings, materials, and talking points for high-stakes meetings and represent the CEO in select discussions when appropriate.
- Own and lead executive communications, including thought leadership content, public messaging, and media engagement coordination.
- Oversee and support the communications and marketing function, partnering with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and strategic alignment.
- Manage and program executive-facing initiatives such as advisory boards, ensuring effective coordination and stakeholder engagement.
- Lead ambiguous, cross-functional special projects from inception to execution, including AI-enabled tools, internal systems, and strategic initiatives.
- Build lightweight analytics and operational systems to track communication impact, organizational priorities, and executive effectiveness.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in Chief of Staff, strategy, communications, or high-intensity generalist roles in fast-paced environments.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to write in an executive voice across multiple formats.
- Strong experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and ambiguous requirements.
- High fluency with AI tools and modern workflows, including experience building or automating lightweight systems and internal tools.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to create dashboards, track performance metrics, and translate data into actionable insights.
- High emotional intelligence with strong relationship-building skills and the ability to operate with discretion in sensitive contexts.
- Proven ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and execute rapidly in ambiguous environments.
- Genuine interest in mission-driven work, particularly in education, equity, or social impact domains.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of $150,000 – $175,000, based on experience.
- Remote-first flexibility across the United States, with preference for PST-aligned working hours.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
- 401(k) plan with 4% employer match, vested immediately.
- Generous paid time off, flexible scheduling, and paid parental leave.
- Annual stipends for home office setup and professional development.
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership on high-impact strategic initiatives.
- Travel opportunities (up to 40% within the U.S.) for relationship-building and organizational engagement.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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