Chief of Staff

Summary

Join a minority-founded ecosystem of purpose-driven companies as their Chief of Staff to the Founder. Based in Austin, TX (hybrid), this high-impact role requires a strategic and execution-focused individual to serve as the Founder's right-hand. You will translate visionary ideas into actionable steps, optimize internal processes, and drive projects across the entire ecosystem. This leadership position demands strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills, ensuring alignment and accountability across teams. The ideal candidate possesses 7-10 years of relevant experience and a deep alignment with the company's mission and values. Competitive compensation, equity opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and growth & development opportunities are offered.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in a Chief of Staff, strategic operations, business management, or similar leadership role
• You have a track record of supporting CEOs or senior executives in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
• Exceptionally strong project management and execution skills
• You are able to juggle multiple initiatives, keep teams on task, and drive projects to completion on time
• You excel at process design and optimization, always seeking ways to make things work better and more efficiently
• A big-picture thinker who can also roll up their sleeves
• Equally comfortable brainstorming at the 30,000-foot level and diving into the trenches to ensure plans are implemented properly
• No task is too small or too large if it moves the mission forward
• Thrives in fast-moving environments and can navigate ambiguity with ease
• You adapt quickly to new information and changing circumstances, maintaining composure and effectiveness amid rapid growth and change
• Startup agility and a solutions-oriented mindset are a must
• Strong relationship management and business development abilities
• You’re skilled at building rapport and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders – from internal team members to clients, partners, and investors
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) enable you to influence and inspire others, even without formal authority
• Deep alignment with their mission and values
• You are purpose-driven and likely have an interest in conscious business, holistic well-being, personal development, and using business as a force for good
• You understand their ethos and are excited to further it
• Able to bring order to chaos
• You can take complex, abstract problems or visionary ideas and structure them into clear plans, processes, and frameworks
• You think in terms of systems and sustainable solutions, not one-off fixes
• Comfortable working directly with founders, C-level executives, and senior leadership
• You can hold your own in high-level strategic discussions, exercise sound judgment, and maintain the utmost confidentiality
• You have the confidence and tact to push back when necessary and the humility to support others’ ideas when they’re best for the business
• A self-starter with a high level of initiative and accountability
• You take ownership of outcomes and consistently drive projects to successful completion
• ���Ownership” and “follow-through” are part of your DNA
• You embody their core values – Integrity in Action, Courage Redefined, Challenge in Love, and Holistic Abundance – in both your work and interactions
• These aren’t just words; they resonate deeply with who you are
• Mission-driven and passionate about making a positive impact, you care about more than just the bottom line
• You’re open-minded, introspective, and excited about integrating mindfulness and consciousness into high-performance business
• You lead with empathy and respect
• While you are assertive and unafraid to challenge the status quo, you do so with love and in service of growth (staying true to “Challenge in Love”)
• You excel at fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and holistic success for the team
• You operate with integrity and authenticity at all times
• You own mistakes, speak truthfully, and prioritize doing the right thing even when it’s hard – reflecting “Integrity in Action” in everyday decisions

Responsibilities

• Serve as the connective tissue across their companies, driving strategic execution and overseeing day-to-day business operations to ensure the Founder’s directives are implemented effectively and on time
• Act as a bridge between the Founder and the leadership teams of each venture, ensuring clarity of priorities, seamless communication, and alignment with their overall strategy and mission
• Regularly communicate the Founder's vision to all departments so that everyone is moving in concert toward shared goals
• Continually evaluate and improve internal processes and operating systems
• Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies and implement solutions that enhance productivity, transparency, and scalability across teams
• Lead and manage high-priority projects and strategic initiatives from concept through completion
• Establish project timelines, deliverables, and milestones, and monitor progress to ensure objectives are met
• Step in to remove roadblocks, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and keep everyone accountable for their commitments
• Partner with the Founder on business development activities, including managing new client onboarding, client proposals, and special initiatives to drive growth
• Interface with key clients and external partners when needed, representing the Founder and ensuring relationships are managed with professionalism and care
• Take the Founder's unique ideas, methodologies, and frameworks and help document and systematize them
• Turn big-picture concepts into scalable processes and playbooks that teams can implement across the organization
• Provide oversight and execution support for ad-hoc projects that fall outside the usual organizational structure or require cross-department coordination
• Ensure these special projects are given the attention needed and that follow-through is flawless on all action items
• Work closely with functional leaders in marketing, sales, operations, product, and other areas to track progress against goals
• Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration, ensure information flows to the right people, and assist in data-driven decision-making at the executive level
• Keep a strong pulse on the marketing division's business plan and growth targets
• Ensure that the division's key growth initiatives and holistic business objectives are executed precisely and that the agency continues to innovate and deliver outstanding results for their clients
• Act as a confidant and advisor to the Founder
• Prepare briefing materials, research as needed, and offer input to support the Founder's decision-making
• You’ll provide a “sounding board” for ideas and help anticipate any obstacles or resource needs for upcoming initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in marketing, venture building, consulting, or scaling startups is highly preferred

Benefits

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus potential for performance-based bonuses
• Opportunity for equity ownership or other long-term incentive plans, so you can share in the growth and success you help create
• They are headquartered in Austin, TX and prefer an Austin-based candidate for ease of collaboration. However, they are open to remote candidates if you are an exceptional fit
• They care about outcomes, not hours at a desk, so they offer flexibility in how you achieve results
• This role offers access to transformative business and leadership experiences within a fast-growing ecosystem of companies
• You will work side by side with a visionary founder and have a front-row seat to the scaling of multiple businesses
• Opportunities for personal and professional development are abundant
• Wellness benefits and unlimited PTO (vacation) are part of their commitment to supporting their team’s holistic well-being