Chief of Staff

Job Description

• In this role you’ll serve as Chief of Staff for the CEO: coordinating and managing the engagement model for the CEO in order to ensure rapid decision making, coordinated execution, and visibility to key initiatives within the company. Your goal is to enable the leadership team to operate at a high level of performance. Accountabilities include: - Facilitate successful implementation of the organization’s operating model - Oversee implementation of communication strategy for the CEO - Funder and Strategic Relationship management - Travel for the CEO

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of work experience with a BA, BS, or equivalent in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred but not required • Management experience preferred, including staff and budget responsibility • An activator; action-oriented and driven; solutions oriented • Strong influencing skills; comfortable negotiating and driving timely decisions • Diplomatic with high levels of professional confidence and business acumen • Strong leadership skills with proven ability to influence and garner support for objectives • Prior experience in a program management role • Demonstrated effective communication skills and strong executive presentation skills • Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships • Self reflective and aligned with Acumen’s Values • Authorized to work in the U.S., must be based in New York

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays • Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service • Generous paid sick time • Annual day of service