Special Assistant to CEO

Summary

Join the Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation (SGBFF) as a mission-driven professional in the Office of the CEO. This high-impact role involves close collaboration with the CEO, including shadowing at meetings, leading projects, and conducting research to inform decisions. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, and comfortable managing cross-functional projects. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, reviewing strategy documents, creating meeting briefs, collaborating on external communications, drafting communications for the CEO, conducting research, managing special projects, overseeing board meeting scheduling, managing the CEO's schedule, and handling travel arrangements. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a remote-first work environment with flexible scheduling.

Requirements

• At least four years of work experience, preferably in consulting, technology or politics
• Significant experience managing cross-functional projects
• Advanced organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills with experience drawing data-informed insights and recommendations
• Strong writing skills with the ability to provide three professional writing samples
• Comfortable working directly with senior executives and managing up
• Growth mindset and willingness to “play high and play low”
• Personal commitment to the missions of Lean In and Option B

Responsibilities

• Attend key meetings alongside the CEO for insight on key priorities and workstreams
• This hire will also have the opportunity to lead Leadership Team Meetings
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams to ensure that CEO-led projects are on track, she is getting the right level of insight, and teams are getting what they need to be successful
• Review draft strategy, messaging, and planning docs and provide input to working teams
• Create briefs for meetings and events (e.g., identifying goals and talking points, providing background on attendees and existing business relationships, summarizing opportunities for Lean In to work with external partners, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Comms team on external speaking engagements, op-eds, and other thought leadership
• Draft and review communications on behalf of the CEO
• Complete research to inform strategic decisions and initiatives, such as sizing target markets and identifying potential partners
• Manage special projects for the Office of the CEO
• Oversight of board meeting scheduling and planning and ongoing board communication, including quarterly updates with key metrics
• Manage the CEO’s schedule to maximize her time on key business priorities
• Create briefs, bookings, expense reports, etc. for CEO travel (approx. 1 trip/quarter)

Benefits

• The base salary for this role varies by location: $112,500-118,800 (National) / $125,000-$132,000 (Bay Area/New York Metro), with the final amount depending on experience, skills, and qualifications
• In addition to base salary, full-time employees are also eligible for a performance-based bonus of up to 10% of their annual salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with 4% employer match, unlimited PTO, and more!
• A remote-first work environment with flexible scheduling
• A mission-driven team that values inclusion, collaboration, and growth